How Solana Works: Proof of History (PoH) & Proof of Stake (PoS)

Solana’s incredible speed and efficiency come from its unique hybrid consensus mechanism: Proof of History (PoH) and Proof of Stake (PoS). These technologies work together to enable fast, low-cost, and scalable transactions, making Solana one of the most advanced blockchains today.

Unlike traditional blockchains, which require nodes to agree on transaction order, Proof of History (PoH) creates a cryptographic timestamp for each transaction. This acts as a verifiable clock, allowing Solana to process transactions in parallel instead of waiting for global consensus.

✅ Pre-ordered transactions reduce network congestion.
✅ Fast finality speeds up transaction processing.

Proof of Stake (PoS): Securing the Network

Alongside PoH, Proof of Stake (PoS) keeps Solana decentralized and secure. Validators stake SOL tokens to participate in confirming transactions and maintaining the network. In return, they earn rewards for securing the blockchain.

✅ Validators confirm transactions efficiently.
✅ Staking helps decentralize the network.

Why It Matters

By combining PoH for speed and PoS for security, Solana achieves blazing-fast transaction speeds (65,000+ TPS) and near-zero fees, making it perfect for DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications.

🚀 With this powerful system, Solana is redefining blockchain scalability and performance!