Solana News Today: Solana p-Tokens Boost Transaction Efficiency by 19 Times

A new innovation called p-tokens is emerging in the Solana blockchain ecosystem, promising to significantly enhance transaction efficiency by up to 19 times [1]. These tokens, also known as the Pinocchio library, are designed by Anza—a company spun off from Solana Labs—to optimize the way Solana programs are written. P-tokens aim to replace the current SPL token standard and reduce the computational unit (CU) usage in transactions. This optimization is achieved through zero-copy data structures, which eliminate the need to copy data into separate memory addresses, thereby reducing computational overhead and network bloat [1].

According to researchers and developers within the Solana ecosystem, p-tokens could reduce the computational resources used by the most common programs by up to 95%, effectively multiplying the efficiency of average transactions by 19 [1]. This improvement is expected to allow more transactions to fit into each block, increasing throughput and potentially boosting validator rewards. Solana Foundation’s pricing lead, Ben Hawkins, noted that the input and output processes would remain unchanged, with the optimization coming from a more efficient implementation [1].

Currently, the existing SPL token standard has locked 184,128 $SOL in mint accounts, amounting to $33.7 million in value [1]. While p-tokens cannot unlock these existing tokens, they are expected to significantly reduce the amount of $SOL locked in future mint accounts. The p-tokens project is still under development and undergoing security audits. According to Taylor Johnson, co-founder of ExoTech, the core T22 instruction support has recently been integrated into the Pinocchio codebase, but expansion support is yet to be added [1].

Once the audit is complete, the full network implementation of p-tokens will be submitted as the SIMD-0266 governance proposal. If approved, the deployment of p-tokens is expected to occur within several months [1].

Despite the enthusiasm, some members of the Solana developer community remain skeptical. Scott Hague, founder of Flux RPCs, Fluxbeam, and RugCheck, argues that the real-world impact of p-tokens may be limited and that resources might be better directed elsewhere [1]. SolanaFloor reached out to Hague regarding where he believes development efforts should be prioritized but has not received a response as of the time of writing [1].

The concept of p-tokens aligns with Solana’s broader strategy to remain at the forefront of high-performance blockchain solutions. As one of the fastest blockchains in the industry, Solana has consistently sought ways to improve throughput without compromising decentralization or security. The efficiency boost provided by p-tokens could further solidify Solana’s position as a preferred platform for developers and enterprises building next-generation blockchain applications [1].

The introduction of p-tokens also reflects a broader trend in the evolution of blockchain infrastructure, where there is a growing shift from purely technical solutions toward more institutional and regulated frameworks [2]. This transition is evident in global efforts to bring stablecoin innovation within the bounds of legal and financial oversight, ensuring broader adoption and trust. The implementation of p-tokens demonstrates how technical innovation can work in tandem with institutional development to meet these objectives [2].

As the Solana network continues to grow, the integration of p-tokens is expected to have ripple effects across the broader blockchain and fintech sectors. By reducing latency and increasing throughput, p-tokens may attract more developers and enterprises looking to deploy complex smart contracts and high-frequency transactions on a reliable and efficient platform [1]. This could, in turn, contribute to the continued expansion of the Solana ecosystem and its relevance in the global blockchain landscape [1].

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[1] [title: 什么是 p-tokens，它们如何使 Solana 的效率提高 19 倍？](https://solanafloor.com/zh/news/ptokens-solana-19x-more-efficient)

[2] [title: 2025 年上半年东南亚稳定币市场报告 - 区块周刊BlockWeeks](https://blockweeks.com/view/155286)