Solana is a next-generation smart contract platform that provides ultra-fast transaction speeds and low-cost transactions on a single-layer blockchain, which eliminates the need for additional scaling solutions that are sometimes required by other blockchain networks, like Ethereum. Ultimately, the Solana network has been designed to create a more user-friendly experience for developers and users alike because operating on a single layer addresses the issue of fragmenting liquidity and enables seamless interoperability between decentralized applications (dApps).