Rome Protocol, backed by $9 million in seed funding from prominent investors including Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko, has announced the launch of its genesis NFT collection, Imperia: Rome Citizens, scheduled for October 14th on Magic Eden. These NFTs represent more than digital collectibles—they function as digital citizenships within Rome’s expanding blockchain ecosystem, granting holders exclusive access to campaigns, drops, and priority interoperability features as the protocol works to unify fragmented blockchain networks.
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Rome Protocol’s Imperia NFT Mint Date Announced
Rome Protocol has officially revealed the mint date for its genesis NFT collection, Imperia: Rome Citizens. The highly anticipated digital citizenship NFTs will launch on October 14 via Magic Eden, priced at 0.753 SOL. This marks a significant milestone for the $9M-backed interoperability protocol.
about Rome Protocol's Imperia NFT Mint Date AnnouncedSolana Co-Founder Urges Bitcoin Quantum Resistance
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko is calling for Bitcoin to adopt quantum-resistant security measures, warning that quantum computing advances may arrive sooner than anticipated. He argues that major tech companies’ adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography should signal the right time for Bitcoin to upgrade its security architecture.
about Solana Co-Founder Urges Bitcoin Quantum ResistanceSolana Founder Urges Bitcoin Quantum Defense by 2030
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has issued a stark warning to the Bitcoin community, predicting a 50/50 chance of a quantum computing breakthrough by 2030 that could compromise Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Speaking at the All-In Summit 2025, Yakovenko urged immediate acceleration toward quantum-resistant signature schemes, citing the rapid pace of AI implementation as a model for how quickly quantum threats could materialize.
about Solana Founder Urges Bitcoin Quantum Defense by 2030Ethereum Nears Record Transactions Amid ETF & Meme Coin Boom
Ethereum’s daily transactions have surged to 1.87 million, approaching the January 2024 peak of 1.96 million. The uptick is fueled by stablecoins (USDC, Tether), decentralized exchange Uniswap, and regulatory tailwinds like the GENIUS Act. Analysts also cite ETF approvals and meme coin speculation on layer-2 networks as contributors. While Solana dominates meme coin volume, Ethereum’s DeFi TVL has climbed to $137 billion, with 59% market share. However, sustainability remains uncertain amid macroeconomic risks in 2026. Optimism persists, with prediction markets forecasting a potential doubling of transaction volume this week.
about Ethereum Nears Record Transactions Amid ETF & Meme Coin BoomSolana Founder Faces Backlash Over Meme Coin Comments
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko faced backlash after calling meme coins and NFTs ‘digital slop’ with no intrinsic value, despite Solana hosting many top meme coins by market cap. The crypto community, including marketers and developers, criticized his stance, pointing out that meme coins have driven significant revenue and engagement for Solana. Yakovenko’s remarks stemmed from a debate with Base’s lead developer Jesse Pollak over the value of meme coins on different chains. While Yakovenko remains skeptical, meme coins like BONK and TRUMP continue to dominate Solana’s trading volume, even influencing SOL’s price surges. At press time, SOL was down 5% at $183.
about Solana Founder Faces Backlash Over Meme Coin CommentsSolana Co-Founder Calls Memecoins ‘Digital Slop’ Despite Boom
Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana’s co-founder, criticized memecoins and NFTs as ‘digital slop,’ comparing them to loot boxes in mobile games—lacking inherent value despite their hype. His remarks clashed with Jesse Pollak’s defense of such assets as culturally meaningful, akin to art. While Yakovenko acknowledged memecoins’ role in Solana’s recent dominance in DEX trading volume, he warned of the financial risks for retail investors caught in speculative cycles. Despite controversies, including politically charged tokens, memecoins remain central to Solana’s on-chain activity, driving record revenue and adoption.
about Solana Co-Founder Calls Memecoins 'Digital Slop' Despite BoomSolana CEO Calls Memecoins ‘Digital Slop’ Amid Debate
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko ignited a fiery debate by calling memecoins and NFTs ‘digital slop,’ comparing them to loot boxes in mobile games. His comments, made on X, drew sharp responses from figures like Jesse Pollak, who argued that content inherently holds value. The controversy underscores Solana’s paradoxical dependence on memecoins, which contributed 62% of its decentralized app revenue in June 2025. Critics accuse Yakovenko of hypocrisy, as memecoins fuel Solana’s growth while he publicly derides them. Meanwhile, competition in the memecoin space intensifies, with platforms like LetBonk challenging Pump.fun’s dominance, signaling both opportunity and volatility for Solana.
about Solana CEO Calls Memecoins 'Digital Slop' Amid DebateSolana Developers Target Market Microstructure with ACE
Solana’s developer ecosystem, including key figures like co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, is prioritizing changes to the network’s market microstructure through Application-Controlled Execution (ACE). ACE allows on-chain applications to dictate transaction execution order, addressing what developers call the ‘single most important problem in Solana today.’ This shift could enable features like sniper protection for token launches and improve overall market efficiency. The roadmap includes short-term updates like Jito’s Block Assembly Marketplace and long-term developments such as Anza’s Alpenglow consensus protocol, aiming to reduce latency and simplify development. The goal is to create a flexible foundation for optimal market structure by 2027, fostering Solana’s growth as a hub for high-liquidity markets.
about Solana Developers Target Market Microstructure with ACESolana Co-Founder Slams Cardano’s $100M Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has publicly opposed Cardano’s proposal to convert $100 million of its ADA treasury into Bitcoin, labeling it as misguided treasury management. The controversial plan, introduced by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, seeks to enhance the network’s DeFi and stablecoin ecosystems but has drawn criticism for potentially undermining confidence in ADA. While Hoskinson defends the move as a strategic necessity to address liquidity gaps, critics, including Yakovenko, argue it signals a lack of faith in Cardano’s native token. The debate has split the Cardano community, with concerns over ADA’s price impact and the broader implications for decentralized finance.
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