Solana Foundation's December 2023 Energy Use Report Highlights Commitment to Sustainability; Announces Offsetting Emissions Onchain
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Solana Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the Solana network's decentralization, adoption, and security, today released its December 2023 Energy Use Report, underscoring the Foundation's commitment to fostering environmental responsibility and regenerative practices in blockchain technology.
- Since the last energy use update in April 2023 , energy use per transaction on the Solana network has declined by 25%, with total emissions from the network decreasing by 17.5%.
- Even with these significant reductions, the Solana Foundation purchased carbon credits on behalf of the network to offset the network's 2022 emissions, maintaining the Solana network's carbon neutrality.
- For the first time, the Solana Foundation purchased these offsets entirely onchain.
- The Solana Foundation remains committed to tracking network emissions in real-time at SolanaClimate.com , while also pursuing and implementing regenerative programs and procedures that offset the network's carbon output.