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Unchained

Why One Solana Builder Is Still Optimistic About the Network - Ep. 606

Feb 9, 2024
Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, shares insights into the recent Solana blockchain outage that interrupted five hours of service. He discusses the technical bugs that led to the disruption and raises concerns about quality control. Despite these challenges, Lucas expresses optimism regarding Solana's advancements and ongoing projects like the Firedancer client aimed at enhancing system resilience. He also highlights the potential of the new Solana phone, which seeks to revolutionize app store dynamics and cryptocurrency asset management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Testing and quality control are crucial for the stability and reliability of blockchain networks like Solana.
  • The recent network outage on Solana was caused by a Solana-specific software bug, highlighting the need for improved quality control and testing procedures.

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Solana's Recent Outage and the Importance of Testing

The recent five-hour outage on Solana was caused by a software bug in the client, specifically in the code that handles program translation and caching. Despite the setback, the incident serves as a reminder of the challenges in building and testing blockchain networks. It highlights the need for extensive testing and quality control to ensure the stability and reliability of networks like Solana.

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