The Solana blockchain experienced severe congestion due to increased interest in Donald Trump and Melania Trump-themed memecoins. This surge overwhelmed the network, causing delays and failed transactions. Prominent Solana-based services struggled to cope, with Phantom reporting over 8 million requests per minute. Coinbase and Binance also faced issues. CEO Brian Armstrong noted the unexpected demand, while Mert Mumtaz of Helius Labs highlighted technical difficulties and the need to improve scalability.

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