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Solana blockchain activity spikes after Jupiter (JUP) airdrop
The Jupiter airdrop resulted in a significant increase in activity on the Solana blockchain. After the airdrop went live, transaction volume nearly doubled, rising from around 1,900 to over 3,000 transactions per second. This surge indicates that the crypto community is very interested in and engaged with the airdrop. However, increased transaction activity has resulted in a longer processing time on the Solana blockchain. The time it took to process a transaction tripled, from about 20,000 milliseconds to more than 60,000. This suggests that the blockchain is under increased demand and pressure due to the influx of transactions. Jupiter, a
