Solana Ecosystem Rebounds After FTX Collapse Shakes Cryptocurrency Space

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The collapse of FTX in 2022 had a significant impact on the Solana ecosystem. Many projects that were building on the Solana blockchain were affected, with Solana’s native token, SOL, experiencing a drop in value. Approximately 20% of Solana-based projects had received investments from FTX or Alameda Research, and 5% of ecosystem startups had funds on the defunct exchange. This resulted in a loss of runway for these companies, causing significant damage. One example is Armani Ferrante, who lost around $14.5 million held on FTX. Despite the challenges, many founders doubled down and rebuilt their companies. While the drop in token price was tough, the real impact was on the runways of these projects. The one-year anniversary of the FTX collapse is approaching, and Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO, has been found guilty on all charges. However, there is a silver lining for the Solana ecosystem, as investors are now more willing to support the new generation smart contract layer-1. The influence of Ethereum venture capital investor Chris Burniske has played a significant role in highlighting the value proposition of Solana and getting the ecosystem back on track.

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