Validated A Hardware-Accelerated Sidechain for Scaling Solana w/ Chaofan Shou (Solayer)
Apr 29, 2025
Chaofan Shou, a tech architect behind Solayer, shares insights on building a high-performance sidechain for Solana. He details Solayer's unique hybrid model, enhancing execution speeds for market makers while tackling high transaction fees. The discussion dives into the intriguing use of FPGA and SDN for optimized processing. Chaofan also explores the challenges of balancing scalability with decentralization and the potential of blockchain gaming, revealing strategies to entice major gaming firms into the ecosystem.
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Solayer's Hybrid Sidechain Model
- Solayer is a hybrid sidechain between Layer 1 and Layer 2 focused on market maker efficiency.
- It keeps funds on Solana mainnet while handling high-speed settlements off-chain to reduce priority fees.
Market Makers' Fee Challenges
- Market makers on Solana face high priority fees and latency issues for opening and closing positions.
- Paying millions daily on priority fees reduces profitability and hurts performance.
Preserving Liquidity on Solana
- Solayer retains liquidity on Solana, avoiding risks of moving funds to Layer 2 or 3.
- It acts as a settlement chain that processes transactions off-chain but secures value on Solana.