Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has emphasized the importance of continuous innovation for the blockchain platform's survival. He warned that a protocol that ceases to adapt to the needs of developers and users risks becoming obsolete. Yakovenko highlighted that upgrades should address real issues faced by developers and users rather than attempting to satisfy everyone. Yakovenko also noted that Solana should not rely on any single team, suggesting that the platform's evolution will involve contributions from new developers as the ecosystem grows. He underscored the inevitability of a "next version" of Solana, driven by fresh contributors as the platform matures.