As a follow up to last year's "Solana the Monolith", this report explores Solana's evolving role in the modular landscape, highlighting its transition from a highly integrated system to one where its core components, particularly the SVM, are being leveraged across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and beyond.
We dive into the decoupling of the SVM, its impact on existing ecosystems, and the rise of Solana's L2 solutions. These L2s, coupled with new additions for zk-proof verification and interoperability, represent a new wave of modularity on Solana, pushing its boundaries.
The report also examines Solana Permissioned Environments (SPEs) as a strategic move toward institutional adoption, offering compliance and customization for regulated entities. Finally, we explore Solana's role as a shared sequencer for EVM rollups and its potential to enhance cross-chain interoperability.