Solana's Battle Plan Against Congestion: Priority Fees and an Experimental Scheduler The Solana Foundation is taking action to tackle the recent surge in network usage, ensuring that the Solana ecosystem maintains its
high performance. While the network has soldiered on, app developers can do their part by implementing
priority fees – micro-lamport payments that incentivize validators to prioritize transactions.
Despite the benefits, many apps are yet to adopt this strategy, potentially leading to
user experience issues like dropped or delayed transactions. By adding priority fees to the standard transaction cost, these hiccups can be minimized.
Resource optimization is another key aspect of keeping Solana firing on all cylinders. Apps should aim to reduce their resource consumption, allowing more transactions to flow through the network. Additionally, prioritizing transactions through
staked validators adds an extra layer of security against sybil attacks.
However, the real game-changer might be just around the corner. An
experimental transaction scheduler, set to debut in mid-April, promises to address the current slowdown caused by conflicting transactions. According to Rex St. John from Anza, it's like a game of "hungry hungry hippos" that needs some untangling.
With these recommendations and a new scheduler on the horizon, Solana is gearing up for smoother sailing amidst surging demand. Stay tuned for updates!
