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Solana Launches 'Blinks' and 'Actions' for NFT Trading and Enhanced Blockchain UX with ZK Compression

Jun 25, 2024, 02:01 PM

Solana has announced the launch of 'Blinks' and 'Actions,' groundbreaking technologies aimed at enhancing user experience and interaction within the blockchain ecosystem. These features allow users to engage with Solana applications directly on platforms like X without needing to navigate to external sites. Blinks enable seamless trading of NFTs and memecoins, while Actions facilitate various blockchain interactions, including staking and governance participation. The Solana Foundation emphasized that these innovations reflect their commitment to user-focused development. The introduction of Blinks and Actions is seen as a significant step towards mass adoption of blockchain technology, with notable endorsements from Solana co-founder Raj Gokal and other industry leaders. Additionally, these innovations incorporate ZK compression and Farcaster frames, and are supported by Colosseum's $60M fund aimed at boosting Solana app development.