In this episode, Sasha and Max break down Solana’s transformation from meme coin magnet to serious infrastructure contender. What’s behind the shift? Major tech upgrades, new institutional use cases, and a 2025 roadmap that’s all about utility—not just price charts.
From Fire Dancer to confidential transfers, we unpack what’s coming, what’s already live, and what it means for users, builders, and institutions. Plus, a peek at the upcoming Accelerate event in May 2025.
Highlights
🔥 Fire Dancer: What it is & why it matters
🚗 Doubling block space = smoother traffic & lower fees
⚡ Faster consensus = quicker confirmations
🧠 Institutional adoption & the Solana Policy Institute
🔒 Confidential transfers + data read upgrades
🗓️ Why 2025 could be Solana’s breakout year