Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko reflected on the network's recent performance, admitting that despite traction, it was an "off year" for the blockchain. He noted that competitors gained ground in multiple areas and acknowledged the project was slow to react to market shifts and post-election dynamics. Looking forward, Yakovenko emphasized that the ecosystem has now unified to address infrastructure challenges and build products across every category. He suggested that this concerted effort to fix underlying issues is a fundamental improvement currently not priced in by the market.