SOL of the Network: Speed, Scale & Validation on Solana

About this episode

Weston Jones discusses recent developments on Solana and the broader blockchain ecosystem.

Listen in as Weston Jones, a Digital Asset Engineer from FCAT’s Blockchain Incubator, joins our hosts to break down recent developments on Solana and beyond. Together, they explore the forces driving infrastructure and innovation—from design philosophy and validator operations to community‑driven security, trade‑offs, and how Solana compares with other major networks as the broader ecosystem continues to evolve. Episode Topics: [0:00] Intro [1:28] News Rundown [6:57] Weston’s Story [10:03] Lens on the Larger Ecosystem [13:52] Running a Validator [15:05] Cross-chain Activities & Infrastructure [27:39] Final Thoughts & Outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech. Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit…

People in this episode

Guest: Weston Jones

Topics covered

• Solana developments
• validator operations
• community-driven security
• infrastructure innovation
• cross-chain activities
• blockchain ecosystem

Keywords

• Solana
• blockchain
• validators
• infrastructure
• crypto
• digital assets
• community security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FCAT, Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, Solana, FMR LLC

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