- Frankendancer launched on Solana mainnet, enhancing network performance.
- Firedancer is currently on testnet, progressing towards full release.
Jump Crypto’s much-anticipated validator client, “Frankendancer,” has been successfully launched on Solana’s mainnet, as announced by Chief Science Officer Kevin Bowers during the Solana Breakpoint event in Singapore. Frankendancer is a prototype of Firedancer, a second independent validator client being developed by Jump Crypto to enhance Solana’s network performance and resilience.
The launch follows the introduction of Agave, another validator client from the development firm Anza. It went live on Solana’s mainnet in August. Bowers emphasized the importance of having two independent validators for improved network redundancy, increased capacity, and reduced costs. “Performance is a prerequisite for reduced costs and increased capacity,” he explained. Also, added that Agave’s success demonstrated the potential of these upgrades.
Moreover, Bowers highlighted the significance of the Frankendancer launch, comparing it to turning a country road into an interstate highway. He called the development a “consumer science equivalent of civil engineering,” reflecting the complexity. And potential impact of Firedancer on Solana’s infrastructure.
In his keynote speech, Bowers also announced that Firedancer is currently running on the testnet, marking a significant step toward its full release. While no specific date for the Firedancer mainnet launch was revealed, its current viability on testnet signals the project’s progression toward completion.
Agave To Release New Version
Agave, the first independent validator client on Solana, has announced plans to release its v2.0 on Solana Mainnet-Beta in the weeks following Breakpoint 2024. This update includes major changes, including the removal of certain API endpoints, to improve performance.
The unveiling of these validator clients represents a moment for Solana. The community thinks that Solana’s ambition to enhance the network’s stability, scalability, and overall performance, underscores the blockchain’s ambitions for long-term growth.
Meanwhile, the Solana native token SOL is trading at $150.68 with an 8% surge in the past 24 hours. And the trading volume is up 11% in the same timeline.
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