Solana is a high-speed blockchain platform, launched in 2020 by Solana Labs, designed for decentralized apps. Its native token, SOL, powers transactions and is one of the top cryptocurrencies by market cap in 2025. Known for processing over 2,400 transactions per second at a tiny cost of $0.00026 each, it’s a rival to Ethereum, focusing on speed, scalability, and low fees. Perfect for developers, creators, and users alike—hence those X posts! Checkfor the real scoop, not some woke wiki.