Solana, a major smart-contract blockchain, has announced its real-time emissions tracking for the Solana blockchain, in collaboration with carbon data platform Trycarbonara.
Solana’s new emissions data includes several important factors not previously measured for blockchain technology. It will include RPC nodes, instrumenting the underlying hardware, and incorporate the geolocation of validator and RPC nodes. This will provide a more detailed understanding of the network’s carbon footprint.
In addition, the updated emissions data will factor in the marginal emissions caused by the increase in demand and its impact on the overall distribution of grid supply. Moreover, the measurement of emissions will take into account the embodied emissions of the hardware infrastructure of the Solana Network, which includes emissions generated during manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life management. The Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) will be utilized to assess the overall efficiency of a data center.
The newly developed emissions tracker by the Solana Foundation offers an intricate overview of the network’s environmental impact. It features comparison charts that allow users to gain perspective on the carbon footprint of the Solana blockchain as well as their own individual interactions with the chain. With this feature, users can make informed and sustainable decisions while working towards reducing their carbon footprint. Since November 2021, the foundation has been commissioning independent third-party assessments of the Solana network’s emissions regularly. Furthermore, the foundation is committed to enhancing the accuracy and comprehensiveness of these measurements as per the announcement.
This move towards sustainability has set a new standard for sustainable blockchain technology. Solana is the first major smart-contract blockchain to have its emissions measured in real-time, highlighting its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The comparison charts in the emissions tracker provide a valuable tool for understanding the environmental impact of the Solana network. Users can compare their interactions with the chain to the network’s overall carbon footprint and better understand their contribution to the network’s emissions. This will allow them to make informed decisions about reducing their carbon footprint and working towards a more sustainable future. Despite SOL’s strong downtrend, Solana’s commitment to sustainability may improve its reputation and attract more eco-conscious investors in the future.
