2024 in Review: Solana’s Biggest Wins for Builders

2024 was a massive year for Solana builders, with hackathons, new tools, and performance upgrades. Let’s recap the highlights as of December 31, 2024.

Details at: Solana Blog

Key Milestones

• Token Extensions (January): Programmable token features for compliance and metadata, launched in January.
• Renaissance Hackathon (March): Over 600 devs built 120+ projects, with winners announced in May.
• Firedancer Mainnet (November): Jump Crypto’s validator client went live, hitting 1.5 million TPS.
• Radar Hackathon (November): SolanaPay Checkout and others won, showcasing Solana’s versatility.

Why It Matters

These milestones gave builders:

• New Tools: Token extensions and Solana Actions API for easier dApp development.
• Performance: Firedancer’s mainnet launch for faster, more reliable networks.
• Community: Hackathons like Renaissance and Radar for collaboration and inspiration.

Solana Foundation reflected: “2024 was a year of growth for Solana builders” (Solana on X).

Standout Projects

• Hivemapper: Decentralized mapping with APIs for DePIN dApps.
• SquadsX: Multisig wallet with dApp integrations like Marinade and Jupiter.
• SolanaPay Checkout: Radar winner for seamless e-commerce payments.

Get Involved

Revisit 2024’s projects at Solana Dev Resources. Follow @Solana on X for 2025 updates. Start building with these tools now.

The Takeaway

2024 set Solana up for a big 2025. Builders, these wins are your foundation—keep pushing the limits.