Solana blockchain in need of repairs
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Solana’s development team has set a target date of April 15th to address an “implementation bug” that has caused a surge in failed transactions on the Solana network. The team is working hard to resolve the issue and restore smooth operations.
Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Labs, emphasized that Solana’s problem is not a design flaw, but rather an implementation bug. Helius Labs specializes in blockchain infrastructure and provides backend support to the Solana network. Mumtaz’s statement highlights the importance of distinguishing between implementation glitches and design flaws, with the former being more manageable and fixable.
Mumtaz took to social media to shed light on the issue and reassure Solana users. He explained that the core of the problem lies in the implementation of the “QUIC” data transfer protocol, developed by Google. While there have been high failure rates for non-vote transactions on Solana, Mumtaz clarified that this should not be seen as a systemic flaw in the overall design. He compared it to a specific part malfunctioning in a car, noting that it does not mean the entire car was poorly designed.
Mumtaz emphasized that Solana’s implementation of QUIC has its own set of bugs and deficiencies that need to be addressed. He likened it to different car models, each with their own unique features and potential issues.
The fix for Solana’s implementation bug is scheduled for April 15th, assuming there are no new complications during testing. The community has expressed concern over the network failures, especially given the significant market cap of the SOL token and the substantial value locked on the network.
(Source: CoinChapter.com)