@Fogo Official I had that awkward moment where your DeFi transaction just sits there… pending… while the market moves without you? I’ve been through that more than once. It’s frustrating, and it makes you realize how much the base layer really matters.
That’s why I started paying attention to Fogo. It’s a high performance L1 built around the Solana Virtual Machine. From what I’ve seen exploring SVM based ecosystems, the key strength is parallel execution. Instead of every transaction waiting in one long line, multiple actions can be processed at the same time. For on-chain activity, especially during heavy volume, that makes a noticeable difference.
I think this design choice fits where DeFi is right now. We’re talking about automated bots, instant arbitrage, deep liquidity pools. If the base blockchain can’t handle serious throughput, everything on top feels unstable. Building an L1 around speed and low latency from the start seems practical.
But let’s not ignore reality. Performance alone doesn’t build an ecosystem. Developers need incentives. Liquidity needs trust. Security needs time to prove itself under pressure. A technically strong chain can still struggle if adoption doesn’t follow.
Still, I respect the focus on execution. Leveraging the Solana Virtual Machine shows intention to solve real infrastructure problems, not just ride hype cycles. Whether Fogo grows into a major DeFi hub or stays niche, it reflects a broader shift toward performance driven on-chain systems. And that shift feels necessary.