Solana Founders Propose Removing 'Beta' Tag Post-Alpenglow Launch
Solana's co-founders advocate for removing the 'beta' label, signaling platform maturity following Alpenglow's release.
Solana's co-founders advocate for removing the 'beta' label, signaling platform maturity following Alpenglow's release. Solana (SOL) is trading at ₹10,290 ($108.32). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:01 UTC.
The removal of the 'beta' tag signifies a major confidence boost in Solana's stability and maturity, potentially attracting more institutional and retail investors.
- Solana co-founders propose removing the 'beta' label after Alpenglow's launch.
- The move signals confidence in Solana's platform maturity and stability.
- Solana's price is up 2.36% in the last 24 hours, currently trading at $108.39.
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- Solana Founders Propose Removing 'Beta' Tag Post-Alpenglow Launch — this brief
Solana's co-founders have proposed removing the 'beta' label from the platform, citing the successful launch of Alpenglow as a key milestone in the network's development. This move is seen as a strong endorsement of Solana's stability and readiness for broader adoption.
Alpenglow, a recent update to the Solana network, has been touted as a significant step towards improving the platform's performance and reliability. The co-founders believe that the improvements brought by Alpenglow justify the removal of the 'beta' designation.
The proposal to remove the 'beta' label comes at a time when Solana's market performance is also showing positive momentum. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $108.39, marking a 2.36% increase in the last 24 hours and a 4.08% rise over the past week.
The broader crypto market is also experiencing a bullish trend, with the total market cap standing at $2.89 trillion and the Fear & Greed index at 63, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment. 
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has seen a 2.33% increase in the last 24 hours.
Since this brief published about 56 minutes ago, Solana (SOL) has moved from ₹10,296.53$108.39 to ₹10,289.88$108.32 — -0.06%.
The chart plots SOL's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₹11,237.12 (about $108.32), up 1.7% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Solana Founders Propose Removing 'Beta' Tag Post-Alp — questions & answers
What is the significance of removing the 'beta' label?
Removing the 'beta' label signifies that Solana's co-founders believe the platform has achieved a level of maturity and stability, potentially attracting more users and investors.
How has the market reacted to this news?
Solana's price has increased by 2.36% in the last 24 hours, suggesting positive market sentiment towards the proposal.
What is Alpenglow?
Alpenglow is a recent update to the Solana network aimed at improving its performance and reliability.
How much is 1 Solana worth in rupee today?
About ₹11,237.12 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $108.32. The rupee price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Solana in rupee page for any amount.
Has Solana's price moved since this brief was published?
SOL is down 0.06% since this brief first published — trading at ₹10,290 ($108.32) now versus ₹10,297 ($108.39) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Coinfomania. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.