Solana (SOL) is a high-speed blockchain cryptocurrency launched in 2020 by Anatoly Yakovenko. Known for low fees and fast transactions, it’s a rival to Ethereum. Its name nods to a sunny beach town—check it out at Solana.com.
BTC Information
Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized cryptocurrency launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, a mysterious figure (or group). It’s purely digital, divisible to 8 decimal places (satoshis). Fun fact: The first real-world BTC purchase was two pizzas for 10,000 BTC—learn more at Bitcoin.org.
Did you know? (SOL)
Solana’s named after a beach where its founders brainstormed.
Did you know? (BTC)
Bitcoin’s smallest unit, a satoshi, is named after its mystery creator.