Solana Withstands 6 Tbps DDoS Peak — Network Remains Stable
Solana endured a sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) campaign that peaked near 6 terabits per second without downtime. Monitoring data showed continuous block production, steady slot production, and transaction confirmation times averaging ~450 ms and never exceeding ~700 ms. Validators remained operational and the network avoided the congestion and slowdowns experts expected. The incident highlights improved resilience after upgrades following 2022 outages. Market reaction was cautiously positive: SOL price rose modestly to about $128 during the attack, with circulating supply near 560 million and market capitalization above $72 billion. Technical analysis on the 4-hour chart places key support at $124–$127 and resistance around $136–$143; a break below $124 would weaken the bullish setup. The event also drew contrasts with a recent DDoS impact on Sui, underscoring architecture-dependent resilience among blockchains.
Bullish
The news is broadly bullish for SOL and market confidence. Solana surviving a sustained DDoS at ~6 Tbps with no downtime and sub-second confirmation times reduces perceived network risk — a key determinant of on-chain utility and investor sentiment. Historically, outages (notably Solana in 2022) produced negative price pressure and volatility; reversing that narrative through demonstrable resilience removes a major sell-side catalyst. Short-term effects: modest buying and a stabilization or slight uptick in price as traders price in lower operational risk and technical buyers defend key support ($124–$127). Short-term volatility may still occur around technical levels and broader market moves. Long-term effects: improved credibility could attract builders, staking and institutional counterparties, supporting gradual demand for SOL, provided the network continues to demonstrate stability. However, risks remain — repeated attacks, unseen software bugs, or macro bearish conditions could mute gains. Comparisons to Sui’s DDoS impact highlight that architecture matters; Solana’s handling may reframe relative risk assessments among layer-1 projects.