# Introduction ### **Why Traditional Simulations Fail on Solana** Backtests can be misleading. Most systems rely on mathematical models that assume fixed latency, frictionless fills, and predictable execution. But Solana doesn’t behave that way. Real outcomes depend on slot timing, account locking, compute limits, and network congestion: variables that are difficult to capture with math alone. The gap between simulation and execution creates false confidence during strategy validation: * Math models don’t reflect the nuanced reality of onchain protocols * Transaction cost and market impact are underestimated, especially for large or high-frequency trades * Iteration cycles are slow and paper trading takes days or weeks to reveal flaws * Constant retuning is required to accommodate the volatility of crypto and DeFi As a result, strategies that look profitable in backtests often underperform once deployed on mainnet. ### Get Connected * [Schedule](https://calendly.com/rustem-awkb/30min) a demo * [Request](https://t.me/rustemzzzz) an API key to integrate and run simulations Our team is quick to respond and should be able to answer questions within a few hours. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.termina.technology/documentation/overview/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.