Fogo is a new layer 1 blockchain protocol that enhances performance in throughput, latency, and congestion management. An extension of Solana, it maintains full compatibility with the SVM execution layer while offering higher performance and lower latency.

Fogo introduces innovations like a Firedancer-based client for improved performance, multi-local consensus for faster block times, and a curated validator set to encourage high performance and deter malicious behavior. These advancements deliver significant performance gains while ensuring decentralization and robustness.