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Solana has positioned itself as one of the largest cryptocurrencies globally, and its supporters frequently highlight the speed of its network as a primary feature. Bitcoin processes around seven transactions per second (TPS), while Ethereum can handle nearly double that. In stark contrast, Solana claims to boast a staggering capability of over 50,000 TPS—an achievement that outperforms even the Visa credit card network. This remarkable speed raises essential questions about the trade-offs that accompany such performance.