Solana to overhaul on-chain data access with modular read layer following partnership with Triton One

A major infrastructure shift is underway for Solana as its ecosystem tackles a long-standing bottleneck. The Solana Foundation has partnered with Triton One to redesign how onchain data gets accessed.

The initiative targets the network’s read layer, which has remained largely unchanged since launch. As usage grows, that layer has struggled to keep pace with demand, cost efficiency, and flexibility.

Long-overdue infrastructure shift

Until now, Solana’s architecture required RPC nodes to handle multiple roles simultaneously, including consensus, storage, and query handling within a single system. As a result, scaling read performance required expensive validator-grade hardware. The design also slowed data propagation and increased operational costs across the ecosystem.

The new approach separates read functions into modular systems, enabling independent scaling and improved resource allocation.

The effort also aligns with earlier execution and networking improvements driven by Anza and Jump Firedancer, while addressing the read layer’s slower pace of innovation.

Modular design unlocks performance

The redesigned system introduces two key components: Accounts and Ledger modules.

Accounts module

The Accounts module builds adaptive indexes tailored to application queries. Instead of scanning entire datasets repeatedly, it delivers precise results with low latency, aiming to provide developers with faster and more predictable access to critical data.

Ledger module

The Ledger module focuses on historical data. It uses a columnar storage engine optimized for large-scale queries, allowing applications to retrieve transaction histories efficiently as data volumes grow. The design is intended to help developers avoid costly and slow query patterns associated with legacy systems.

Both modules operate independently while remaining synchronized with network activity. They also rely on open-source frameworks, which supports broader adoption and customization and reduces reliance on proprietary infrastructure.

Market reaction and price outlook

As infrastructure development progresses, Solana’s market performance reflects renewed confidence. The token recently climbed to around $84, supported by strong trading activity, and has gained over 7% in the past week.

According to BitGuru, Solana has moved from consolidation into a structured bullish trend. The price established support between $80 and $82, which now anchors the current upward movement.

The asset continues to test resistance near $87 while maintaining higher lows, a pattern that indicates sustained buying pressure and accumulation. If momentum continues, a breakout above resistance could push prices toward the $93 to $95 range.