According to U.Today, Vibhu Norby, the CEO of Drip Haus, has shared his thoughts on the recent developments and future prospects of Solana. The period from December to April was marked by intense activity for Solana, with both highs and lows. During this time, Solana saw a significant increase in daily active users (DAUs), peaking at 160,000 and adding over half a million users. However, this rapid influx led to considerable congestion by early March, making the chain almost unusable by the end of the month. This situation prompted a hasty development of scaling solutions that would normally have taken an additional year to implement.
Norby identifies four key factors that will determine Solana's sustainability and growth. Firstly, the rapid response to congestion issues by accelerating scalability solutions is crucial. The ability to process large volumes of transactions without significant slowdowns is essential for maintaining user confidence and operational efficiency. Secondly, the focus on 'p5 DAUs', a measure for highly engaged users, emphasizes the importance of not just attracting users but also cultivating a dedicated user base. Drip Haus has reportedly cultivated 25,000 highly engaged users daily, indicating potential for sustained growth.
Thirdly, the improved quality of the product post-congestion issues has led to increased user satisfaction and retention. As the product evolves, maintaining high standards will be crucial for long-term success. Lastly, engaging with the community and being transparent are key for rallying user support and creating a strong ecosystem. Norby believes that these foundations set the stage for an exciting few months ahead. With some stability and new use cases, Solana is expected to continue its growth in the future.