Solana withstood a DDoS attack with a load of 6 Tbps

Transaction times remained stable, but the price of SOL and dApp revenues declined

Solana network remained stable during a large-scale DDoS attack

22.12.2025 - 10:30

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Solana survived a DDoS attack with peak traffic of up to 6 Tbps without any serious technical failures.
Network activity decreased by 97%, while SOL price and dApp revenue showed a moderate decline.

The Solana network faced a large-scale DDoS attack that led to a sharp drop in activity — almost 97%. The incident occurred during a period of high traffic and caused concern among crypto market participants.

However, the network itself demonstrated resilience: transaction processing times remained stable despite the extreme load.

Stress test without critical consequences

The attack was a serious stress test for the blockchain. Solana withstood a peak load of up to 6 Tbps without critical failures. Project co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko called the incident a “bullish signal,” pointing to noticeable progress in network stability compared to past incidents.

However, the stability of the infrastructure did not save Solana from a negative market reaction. Weekly transaction fees fell by 36%, dApp sales fell by about 30%, and the price of SOL fell by 4%. At the same time, the blockchain continued to process significant transaction volumes without delays.

Unlike past outages, which exposed system vulnerabilities, the recent attack demonstrated a higher level of network preparedness. Historical data confirms improved technical performance, although short-term volatility remains likely.

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