Solana Breakpoint is an annual conference hosted by the Solana Foundation. It brings together developers, industry leaders, and blockchain enthusiasts to explore advancements and trends in the Solana ecosystem. The event highlights key technological innovations, network upgrades, and the latest projects building on Solana, fostering collaboration and growth within the community. Held in cities worldwide, Breakpoint serves as a dynamic gathering for anyone invested in the future of decentralized technology. ^[1]

2025

Solana Breakpoint 2025 is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 11 to 13. ^[1]

2024

Solana Breakpoint 2024, held in Singapore from September 20 to 21, was a significant event for the global Solana community organized by the Solana Foundation. This annual conference brought together developers, investors, and enthusiasts worldwide to explore the latest innovations and trends in the Solana ecosystem. Attendees experienced a range of activities, including keynote speeches from prominent blockchain figures, workshops on blockchain development, panel discussions on the future of finance and technology, and networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders. ^[1][2]

Speakers

Some notable speakers from Breakpoint 2024 include: ^[6]

• Jeremy Allaire - Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, Circle
• Arthur Cheong - Founder and CIO, DeFiance Capital
• Raj Gokal - Co-Founder, Solana / COO, Solana Labs
• Jess Houlgrave - CEO, WalletConnect
• Joe McCann - CEO, Asymmetric
• Cuy Sheffield - VP Head of Crypto, Visa
• Anthony Scaramucci - Founder and Managing Partner, Skybridge
• Lily Liu - President, Solana Foundation
• Anatoly Yakovenko - Co-Founder, Solana / CEO, Solana Labs
• Tarun Chitra - CEO, Gauntlet
• Cindy Leow - Co-founder, Drift
• Sunny Aggarwal - Co-Founder, Osmosis
• Zaki Manian - Co-Founder, Sommelier
• Mert Mumtaz - CEO, Helius
• Emily Meyers - General Counsel, Electric Capital
• Vibhu Norby - CEO, DRIP
• Dovey Wan - Founding Partner, Primitive Ventures
• Wei Zhou - CEO, Coins.ph
• Carlos Domingo - Co-founder and CEO, Securitize
• Muneeb Ali - Co-Creator, Stacks

2023

Solana Breakpoint 2023, held in Amsterdam from October 30 to November 3, brought together 3,000 developers, validators, founders, engineers, and ecosystem contributors from the Solana community. With over 300 presentations, discussions, workshops, and 25+ side events, the conference showcased Solana’s latest advancements and its commitment to decentralized, high-performance blockchain technology. ^[3]

The event opened with a keynote by Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, who highlighted the community’s drive to tackle complex challenges and push the limits of blockchain technology. This theme underscored the ecosystem’s ongoing improvements, including Solana Improvement Documents (SIMDs) launched in early 2023, with 79 proposals for protocol enhancements. Yakovenko and other leaders also spotlighted upgrades like Solana 1.16 and Firedancer, a validator upgrade aiming to increase transactions per second significantly by 10x-100x. Validator diversity and network security were focal points, with over 2,000 nodes maintaining a decentralized network. Amira Valliani, Head of Policy at the Solana Foundation, underscored the importance of distributing network stakes to avoid single points of control. Solana’s sustainability was also emphasized, with each transaction using minimal energy compared to traditional online searches. ^[3]

Notable discussions included Helium’s 2022 migration to Solana, which Noah Prince, Helium’s Head of Protocol Engineering, praised as a seamless transition highlighting Solana’s capability for integrating decentralized systems. The conference celebrated Solana’s growing ecosystem, from applications like Helium’s user-hosted wireless networks to Helius’s DePIN solutions, demonstrating Solana’s adaptability for diverse blockchain applications. ^[3]

2022

Solana Breakpoint 2022 was the second annual conference organized by Solana, held from November 4th to 7th in Lisbon, Portugal. It brought together the global Solana community. This event followed the inaugural 2021 Breakpoint and offered developers, builders, and blockchain enthusiasts a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of Solana. ^[1][4]

The conference occurred across four Lisbon venues and featured over 100 workshops, panels, and discussions. Highlights included a keynote from Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, who discussed Solana’s focus on speed, resilience, and privacy, as well as updates on Solana’s tooling ecosystem led by Jacob Creech. Notable panels, such as “What’s Next for Crypto Policy,” addressed evolving US and European crypto regulations. Day two offered hands-on workshops like building zk-apps and xNFTs on Solana, emphasizing privacy and decentralization in DeFi. Day three highlighted topics like blockchain automation with Nick Garfield and Web3 messaging advancements with Chris Osborn from Dialect Labs. ^[1][4]

Breakpoint 2022 also included 70+ side events, ranging from social gatherings and hackathons to focused discussions on topics like Women in Web3, DeFi, and NFTs. This conference underscored Solana’s mission to drive blockchain innovation and community engagement. ^[1][4]

2021

Solana Breakpoint 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal, organized by the Solana Foundation, celebrated the community’s achievements and aimed to inspire future developments. The event brought together industry leaders, developers, and innovators worldwide, marking Solana's first in-person gathering. The conference spanned multiple venues across Lisbon, each focused on distinct themes. LxFactory, the Ecosystem Stage, hosted discussions on the broader Solana ecosystem and its evolving role in the blockchain space. Estufa Fria, referred to as the Growth Stage, was the site for sessions on scaling and expanding Solana's reach. Meanwhile, SUD Lisboa, or the Developers Track, provided a space for technical workshops and talks tailored for developers. These varied settings enabled participants to explore different aspects of the Solana ecosystem, from technical innovations to growth strategies, fostering a collaborative spirit in the expanding decentralized landscape. ^[5]