{"id":37462,"date":"2025-11-02T19:51:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T19:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/technologies\/solanas-yakovenko-says-ai-coding-is-the-future-and-hes-already-using-it\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T19:51:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T19:51:29","slug":"solanas-yakovenko-says-ai-coding-is-the-future-and-hes-already-using-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/technologies\/solanas-yakovenko-says-ai-coding-is-the-future-and-hes-already-using-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Solana\u2019s Yakovenko says AI coding is the future and he\u2019s already using it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dataconomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1114016.jpg\" alt=\"Solana\u2019s Yakovenko says AI coding is the future and he\u2019s already using it\" title=\"Solana\u2019s Yakovenko says AI coding is the future and he\u2019s already using it\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where he endorsed agentic coding as an AI-driven approach to software development and highlighted Solana\u2019s financial achievements in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Yakovenko explained his transition away from hands-on coding, stating he now relies on AI tools such as Claude to perform coding tasks. This shift allows him to focus on higher-level oversight while leveraging the technology\u2019s capabilities. He characterized these tools as a \u201cgreat force multiplier\u201d for experts in the field, enabling enhanced productivity through automated assistance in complex programming work.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure reliability, Yakovenko described his process of monitoring the AI\u2019s output closely. He can identify instances when the AI is \u201cgoing off the rails,\u201d meaning deviations from intended logic or errors in code generation. This vigilance helps maintain quality in the resulting software, aligning with his role in guiding development at Solana.<\/p>\n<p>His comments point to changes in software engineering, where AI tools increasingly support developers in creating and refining code. These advancements facilitate faster iteration and problem-solving in technical projects, particularly within blockchain ecosystems like Solana.<\/p>\n<p>Turning to Solana\u2019s performance, Yakovenko reported the blockchain generated $2.85 billion in annual revenue during 2025, sourced mainly from cryptocurrency trading platforms. This figure underscores the platform\u2019s operational scale amid market fluctuations.<\/p>\n<p>Solana also launched its first exchange-traded fund, managed by Bitwise, which recorded $70 million in inflows on the debut day. This product introduction marks an expansion into regulated investment vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Yakovenko credited Solana\u2019s progress to increasing integration of cryptocurrency in traditional finance sectors. He noted that professionals in finance comprehend crypto concepts rapidly, given their daily handling of settlement processes and banking risks, which parallel blockchain functionalities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured image credit<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where he endorsed agentic coding as an AI-driven approach to software development and highlighted Solana\u2019s financial achievements in 2025. Yakovenko explained his transition away from hands-on coding, stating he now relies on AI tools such as Claude to perform coding tasks. 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