Solana faces critical challenges as a potential global blockchain backbone. Blockchain analyst Ryan Berckmans explains why Solana’s structure limits its global viability. From single-client reliance to bandwidth demands, Solana’s design falls short of the reliability required for a global role.

Single Client Limits Security

Solana relies on a single client, Agave Rust, to run its network. This lack of diversity leaves Solana vulnerable to failures. Without multiple independent clients, Solana risks network shutdowns or breaches.

Ethereum, in contrast, runs on multiple clients, strengthening its security. Solana’s efforts to add a second client, Firedancer, remain incomplete. This single-client structure weakens Solana’s reliability on a global scale.

Bandwidth Requirements Reduce Accessibility

Solana’s high bandwidth demands also restrict its reach. Running Solana requires an upload speed of 10 Gbps, which many regions cannot support. This bandwidth requirement makes Solana challenging to use in remote areas.

Ethereum, however, has lower bandwidth needs, making it accessible in diverse environments. Solana’s reliance on high-speed internet limits its potential as a truly global platform.

Past Outages Undermine Stability

Solana has experienced significant outages that impact trust. Unlike Ethereum, Solana lacks a fallback mechanism to keep producing blocks during issues. Global systems need continuous, reliable operation.

Solana’s history of outages adds risk and reduces its credibility as a backbone for global infrastructure. Ethereum’s built-in fallback systems offer the reliability that Solana lacks.

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Centralized Token Distribution Raises Risks

Solana’s initial token distribution was highly centralized. Only 2% of Solana’s tokens went to public sale, with insiders holding the rest. This creates a concentration of control and increases the risk of centralized decision-making.

Ethereum’s token distribution was much broader, allowing more decentralized ownership. This broader distribution adds stability and trust, elements essential for a global blockchain.

Scalability Choices Reduce Decentralization

Solana’s scalability approach also limits its viability as a backbone. Solana prioritizes execution scaling on its base layer, which sacrifices