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WAGMI Digest - February 2nd, 2024

Hi Everyone,


This week, we're excited to delve into the significant upgrades on the Solana blockchain and discuss why these changes are poised to draw more traditional businesses into using their technology.


A key update for our WAGMI community: We're increasingly optimistic about Solana and its team, leading us to up our allocation in $Sol. A major factor behind this decision is the enhanced control over decentralized assets offered by Solana – a crucial aspect for traditional companies considering the adoption of public blockchain technology. 


To illustrate, on the Ethereum blockchain, if tokens or assets end up in a problematic wallet (like one associated with criminal activities), there's little recourse due to its decentralized nature. This lack of control can be a major deterrent for traditional companies. Solana preserves the transparency and openness characteristic of a public blockchain, while simultaneously introducing mechanisms that allow for greater control over tokens and assets. This approach effectively aligns with the requirements of traditional entities, catering to their need for more regulated involvement.


Stay tuned as we explore more about how Solana is reshaping the blockchain landscape for businesses.



Bitcoin Price: $43,243.21 (+2.9% past 7 days)

Ethereum Price: $2,307.83 (+2.25% past 7 days)

Solana Price: $100.25 (+8.1% past 7 days)

*as of 12:20pm EST 2/2/24




Solana's Token Extensions: Catalyzing Business Adoption and Enhancing Blockchain Utility


Solana's recent rollout of token improvements marks a significant leap in blockchain innovation, skillfully blending the essential ethos of decentralization with improved security and control features. These advancements are particularly crucial in attracting businesses that require more control over their blockchain engagements.



  • Decentralization's Role: Decentralization remains a fundamental aspect of blockchain technology, ensuring no single entity dominates the network. This feature offers security and transparency, essential for trust in blockchain systems.


  • Enhanced Security and Privacy Features: The new token extensions on Solana, such as the ability to censor transfer amounts and the option to revoke or freeze tokens, provide an additional layer of security and privacy. These tools are especially valuable for businesses in traditional sectors like finance that demand high security and data confidentiality.


  • Fostering Business Adoption of Public Blockchains: Solana's updates bridge a crucial gap in public blockchain utility. Unlike private blockchains used by entities for specific functions, Solana's enhanced public blockchain can now offer comparable control mechanisms, including KYC and regulatory compliance. This makes it a viable option for businesses, including financial institutions that have so far been hesitant to use public blockchains like Ethereum due to control limitations.



Significance to WAGMI

These developments in Solana's technology are poised to significantly boost its adoption, especially among businesses. For WAGMI, this aligns with our diverse blockchain investment strategy, as we recognize Solana's potential to attract new companies and larger user bases. The increased adoption and expanded use cases are likely to lead to more wallet creations and transactions, which could, in turn, drive up the token's value. This synergy of decentralization and enhanced business functionality makes Solana a compelling platform, likely to inspire new applications in the blockchain space and broaden its appeal across various industry sectors.




We'll be back next week with more insights and updates in the dynamic world of blockchain.


Enjoy your weekend!


Best,

The WAGMI Team

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