In late 2017, Solana began with an idea: building a high-performance blockchain.
In March 2020, Solana launched Mainnet Beta after about 2–3 years of development.
By that time, the project had raised approximately $25.55 million through early token sales, including the March 2020 sale.
In June 2021, Solana Labs raised another $314.15 million to support further development and ecosystem growth.
The important lesson:
Solana did not wait to raise hundreds of millions of dollars before launching its blockchain.
The team built, tested, launched, and continued improving the network.
This happened before AI coding tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini became widely available.
THE AI ERA HAS CHANGED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT.
Today, AI can help developers write code, create tests, identify errors, analyze data, and automate technical tasks.
AI cannot replace security audits or real blockchain testing. However, it can help teams improve productivity.
How can mobile mining projects use these tools to develop faster?
PI NETWORK AND INTERLINK HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES.
- LARGE USER COMMUNITIES
Millions of people participate through mobile apps, invite friends, create content, and introduce blockchain technology to new users.
Building such communities often requires significant time and investment.
- POTENTIAL REVENUE FROM MOBILE APPS
If a project maintains tens of millions of active users over several years, advertising revenue could become a major financial resource.
In theory, accumulated revenue could even exceed Solana’s early development funding.
However, this is only a possible scenario. Actual revenue, expenses, and available funds must be verified.
A large community does not automatically mean high profits.
- NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH AI
Core Teams now have more tools to support software development, identity verification, testing, and reward management.
These advantages matter most when they produce real benefits for users.
KYCFIRST SUGGESTS THREE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES.
- EARLY KYC — 48-HOUR TARGET
Use suitable AI and verification technology to process complete, eligible, low-risk applications within a target of 48 hours.
Complex cases need clear review timelines, fair appeal procedures, and personal data protection.
- CONFIRM AND PAY REWARDS MONTHLY
Use automated systems to record, review, and confirm mining rewards, referral rewards, and community contributions.
Publish monthly reward statements.
Distribute verified and eligible rewards according to clear schedules.
If on-chain transfers are not yet possible, explain why and provide progress updates.
- DEVELOP ON-CHAIN PRODUCTS IN STAGES
Publish clear and measurable technical milestones.
Focus on security, blockchain operations, practical applications, and real utility.
Projects do not need to complete their entire future ecosystem before demonstrating their first useful products.
EVERY PROJECT HAS ITS OWN DEVELOPMENT PATH.
Solana, Pi Network, and InterLink have different technologies, resources, and strategies.
Pi Network launched Open Network in February 2025. InterLink is developing its digital identity network and blockchain infrastructure according to its roadmap.
Solana’s experience may offer useful lessons for mobile mining projects in the AI era.
The goal is not to decide which project is better.
The goal is to explore ways to improve development speed, treat users fairly, and build more sustainable ecosystems.
AI CAN HELP TECHNOLOGY DEVELOP FASTER.
COMMUNITIES CAN HELP PROJECTS REACH MORE PEOPLE.
FAIRNESS CAN HELP BUILD LONG-TERM TRUST.
Core Teams contribute technology and expertise.
Investors provide capital.
Communities contribute time, participation, and global awareness.
Every contribution deserves respect.
BUILD TOGETHER.
BE MORE TRANSPARENT.
WORK MORE EFFICIENTLY.
GROW MORE SUSTAINABLY.
KYC FIRST.
PAY REWARDS MONTHLY.
PROTECT VALID WORK.
FAIRNESS FIRST.
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