NETWORK RESEARCH
Solana Network Research and Reports
Examine Solana's validator network, performance, and energy use through published reports and the data behind them.
June 2025
Validator and Community Health
Explore the health of the overall Solana network, and the protocol's general health.
Published snapshot; figures are not live.
September 2024
Energy Impact
Dive into the Solana network's environmental footprint and steps being taken to mitigate impact.
Published snapshot; figures are not live.
Research archive
See the Data
Dig into the raw numbers of Solana's energy impact on Solana Climate, powered by Trycarbonara.
ExploreCase StudyGainForest
See how Gainforest is bringing transparency to climate preservation efforts using Solana.
ReadNewsBxC Leadership Network
Solana Foundation joins other blockchain groups to tackle climate challenges.
ReadSeptember 2026
Network Performance
Explore the overall health of the Solana network, as well as the status of network updates.
Published snapshot; figures are not live.
Research archive
Earlier reports, case studies, and independent research on the Solana network.
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