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Solana’s Value Stuck in Fourth Gear as Network Growth Races Ahead of Ethereum

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Solana (SOL) is steadily gaining ground on Ethereum in terms of market capitalization and key metrics, according to crypto hedge fund Syncracy Capital. Solana-based decentralized applications (dApps) have recently surpassed Ethereum dApps in revenue generation, indicating its expanding utility. Syncracy points to metrics such as real economic value (REV) and total application revenue (TAR) to measure a blockchain's value creation. Solana's low transaction costs, appeal to developers and retail users, and expanding ecosystem make it a leading hub for trading activity. The network has seen significant growth in applications focused on trading, decentralized finance, and meme coins. While Ethereum has long been dominant in institutional support and developer activity, Solana's technical architecture offers a compelling alternative. However, Solana has faced challenges with network interruptions and downtime, which have raised concerns about its reliability. Despite this, Solana's low operational costs and quick deployment times make it an attractive platform for developers. The potential approval of a Solana ETF in the US could further drive its growth.

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