Solayer is changing how we think about blockchain speed. Most people know them for restaking on Solana. Now, they are building the first hardware-accelerated blockchain. This new system uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to handle more data than ever before. By using special hardware usually meant for AI, Solayer plans to fix the slow speeds that hold back crypto today.
Why Hardware is the Next Big Step
For years, developers tried to make blockchains faster using only software. This work has reached a limit. To get to the next level, we need better hardware. Solayer uses technology like Nvidia chips and InfiniBand to speed up transactions. These tools help solve two main problems:
- Throughput Bottlenecks: Modern chains are fast, but they cannot handle the millions of transactions per second needed for global use.
- Finalization Issues: Users want their trades to be final right away. They also want to know their transactions will not fail or roll back.
Solayer is building a Layer 1 (L1) chain to solve these issues. It sits at the top of a full stack that includes staking, US Treasury bills, and yield-bearing stablecoins.
Breaking Speed Records with the InfinSVM
The team calls their new chain the InfinSVM. It is currently in a private mainnet for builders. The early results show how powerful this system is becoming.
| Metric | Current Achievement | Future Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Transactions Per Second (TPS) | 300,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Gas Fees | Low (Paid in SOL) | Constant Low Cost |
| Transaction Type | Complex (Swaps/Lending) | All Types |
The 300,000 TPS mark is not just for simple transfers. It includes “messy” transactions like lending, borrowing, and swapping. These take more power to process than simple sends. Even with this load, the network stays fast.
Staying Loyal to the Solana Ecosystem
Even though Solayer is building its own L1, it stays close to Solana. The chain uses SOL for gas fees. This makes it easy for current Solana users to join. The team knows that users love the Solana experience. They want to keep that feeling while pushing the hardware limits. You can see the live data yourself at explorer.solayer.org.
The Solayer XL Program
Solayer launched an initiative called Solayer XL to find and help new founders. It is a program led by engineers for founders who want to build quickly. They focus on a “ship weekly” culture. This means developers must show new work every week.
The first group of builders is working in Palo Alto. They bring a high-energy, Silicon Valley style to the blockchain. These teams are looking for new ways to use the 300,000 TPS speed.
Projects Building on Solayer
Several exciting projects are already using Solayer’s high-speed tech. These apps need more speed than a normal blockchain can give them.
Real-World Assets with Spout
Spout brings big-market assets like bonds and stocks to the blockchain. It allows users to lend against these assets to earn yield. This unlocks money that is usually stuck in traditional bank accounts.
AI-Powered Trading with Buff Trade
Buff Trade is a launchpad for trading strategies. It uses AI to help users trade better. AI agents need to talk to each other very fast. This creates a lot of data. Solayer provides the high throughput needed for thousands of AI agents to work at once.
Fast Trading with Docs Exchange
Docs is a full-stack trading platform. It handles everything from creating assets to spot markets. Because it runs on Solayer, it aims to be the fastest on-chain exchange available. It offers a speed that feels like using a regular website.
Four Areas of Focus
Solayer is looking for more builders in four specific categories:
- High-Frequency Trading: Apps that need instant confirmation and high volume.
- Global Payments: Systems that can handle millions of tiny payments at once.
- AI Agents: Platforms where bots can trade and talk without slowing down the net.
- Consumer Apps: Tools like shopping or streaming that require constant data reads and writes.
The $35 Million Ecosystem Fund
To support this growth, Solayer is opening an ecosystem fund with $35 million. They want to back founders who are ambitious and revenue-driven. The team provides more than just money. They offer help with engineering, marketing, and getting products to market.
This fund is an open call for builders. If you want to build fast apps for real users, Solayer wants to talk to you. They believe great ideas can come from anywhere, whether it is Tokyo, Singapore, or Dubai.
Building a Real Future
Solayer wants to move past “fake metrics.” They are focused on building a system that actually works for the whole world. By combining the best hardware with the SVM, they are creating a place where a new generation of apps can live. These apps will be completely native to the blockchain and run in real time.
The goal is simple: make blockchain as fast as the internet we use every day. With 300,000 TPS already reached, that future is closer than many think.