DDoS attacks of this scale have historically targeted cloud providers such as Google Cloud and Cloudflare, making Solana’s ability to stay online stand out.
A Clear Contrast With Other Blockchain Disruptions
According to reports, the episode also contrasts with a recent DDoS attack on the Sui network, which resulted in block production delays and degraded performance.
As details of the attack spread, the crypto community took to X to point out the scale of the event and the lack of visible impact on the network.
This has reinforced Solana’s strong reputation as a trustworthy network built to handle heavy demand.
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FAQs
It means the network was flooded with billions of data packets per second—traffic levels usually seen only in the largest global internet attacks.
Many blockchains rely on shared network resources or limited validator bandwidth, making them sensitive to traffic floods that disrupt consensus.
Yes. Proven resilience builds confidence among developers, institutions, and users that the network can handle peak demand safely.
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