Is Solana Changing Its Strategy? New Debate on Decentralization Heats Up

• A debate sparked by analyst Gabriel Shapir0 questions Solana’s shift from ‘performance-first’ to decentralization
• New competitors like MegaETH and Hyperliquid are now adopting Solana’s original high-speed strategy
• Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko rebuts, stating the goal is “decentralization through performance.”

Solana’s journey from its post-FTX collapse to market dominance has reignited a key industry debate. The discussion centers on the balance between decentralization and performance. Analyst Gabriel Shapir0 sparked the debate, noting it underscores a deeper shift in the crypto market’s values.

Shapir0 noted that Solana’s early success stemmed from convincing users that transaction speed and cost mattered more than decentralization. The project’s emphasis on fast, affordable transactions built a massive user base. This success reshaped what the industry con…

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