Fogo is built on a straightforward idea: maintain Solana-level program compatibility, then optimize the rest of the chain for latency-critical trading environments. At its core is full SVM execution support, which means existing Solana programs and developer tools can migrate over without major rework or friction.
What stands out more is the “Soul” layer people mention a session-based UX approach using intent signing, allowing a regular Solana wallet to approve actions even without direct native integration with Fogo itself. The direction here is clear: reduce transaction friction and enable smoother, near gasless interaction flows.
On the technical side, Fogo relies on a single Firedancer-derived client design, localized consensus zones, and a selective validator structure. The goal is not just peak benchmark speed, but stable, predictable performance in real conditions rather than theory.