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# Solana

[Solana](https://solana.com/) is a high-performance blockchain designed to support a wide range of decentralized applications (<Glossary>dApp</Glossary>). It uses a unique combination of Proof of History, where leader nodes add cryptographic timestamps to <Glossary>Block</Glossary>, and Proof of Stake, enabling faster and more efficient transactions compared to older blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

By staking on Solana, users can contribute to network security and earn rewards. Blockdaemon provides reliable infrastructure to support Solana staking, ensuring a secure and seamless experience. With Blockdaemon’s Dedicated Solana Nodes, enjoy secure, reliable, and fully managed infrastructure for flexible and scalable node deployment.

## Solana Node Types & Networks

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        Node Types
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        Networks
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        <Glossary>Watcher Node</Glossary>

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        <Glossary>Full History Node</Glossary>
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      <td>
        Mainnet/Testnet/Devnet
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    </tr>
  </tbody>
</Table>

> 👍 Note
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> Get started with Solana [here](https://blockdaemon.com/marketplace/solana/).

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  ### Need testnet SOL?

  Get free testnet tokens sent directly to your wallet to build and test your applications.

  ✅ No login required  
  ✅ CAPTCHA integration (Google reCAPTCHA)  
  ✅ Rate limiting based on IP and wallet address

  Go to the Blockdaemon Solana faucet 👉 [https://solana-faucet.blockdaemon.com/](https://solana-faucet.blockdaemon.com/).
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