{"id":176648,"date":"2024-11-26T15:57:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/?page_id=176648"},"modified":"2024-11-26T15:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:57:02","slug":"solana-vs-ethereum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/solana-vs-ethereum\/","title":{"rendered":"Solana vs Ethereum: Which is Better in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Solana<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>and Ethereum are two of the most prominent platforms for decentralized applications and smart contracts, which is why they are frequently compared.<\/p>\n<p>Solana\u2019s fast transaction speeds and low fees have led some to call it an \u201cEthereum killer,\u201d directly challenging Ethereum\u2019s established dominance.<\/p>\n<p>As both platforms evolve, the debate over which is better, Solana or Ethereum, continues to grow, particularly as their 2025 outlook comes into focus.<\/p>\n<!---------- CMC 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A Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<style>\n    .cwp-coin-chart svg path {\n        stroke-width: 0.65 !important;\n    }\n\n    \n    <\/style>\n\n\n    <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-container\" data-id=\"eth-ethereum\" id=\"coin_widget_id_67cb5be53bdce\">\n\n        <!-- name of the coin in the text -->\n        <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-wrapper\" data-id=\"eth-ethereum\">\n            <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-holder \" style=background:#e6eaed;>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-name\" data-id=\"eth-ethereum\" >\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-icon \"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-label \"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-symbol hidden\"><\/span>\n                    \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-price hidden\"><\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend \"><\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    \n                <\/span>                     \n            <\/span>  \n        <\/span>\n\n        <!-- popup with basic info about the coin -->\n        <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-wrapper \" data-id=\"eth-ethereum\" style=\"\">             \n            <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-holder\" >\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-name\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-icon\"><\/span>            \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-name\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-symbol\"><\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-price\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-title\">Price<\/span>                        \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-value\"><\/span>    \n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                            <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend\"><\/span> \n                        <\/span>                  \n                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume-title\">Volume in 24h<\/span>\n                        \n                    <\/span>                    \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume-value\"><\/span> \n                    <!-- <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend\">?<\/span> \n                    <\/span>                     -->\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-chart\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-graph-title\">Price 7d<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-graph-container\"><\/span>                    \n                <\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-link\">                  \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/okx\/\" alt=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/okx\/\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" class=\"cwp-coin-custom-link\" \n                        style=\"color:#000000; background: #81d742; padding: \">\n                            Buy Now!                        <\/a>\n                    <\/span>              \n                 \n     \n            <\/span>           \n            \n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n\n\n      \n\n\n has the largest ecosystem for DeFi and NFTs, while \n<style>\n    .cwp-coin-chart svg path {\n        stroke-width: 0.65 !important;\n    }\n\n    \n    <\/style>\n\n\n    <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-container\" data-id=\"sol-solana\" id=\"coin_widget_id_67cb5be53bf75\">\n\n        <!-- name of the coin in the text -->\n        <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-wrapper\" data-id=\"sol-solana\">\n            <span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-holder \" style=background:#e6eaed;>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-name\" data-id=\"sol-solana\" >\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-icon \"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-label \"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-symbol hidden\"><\/span>\n                    \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-price hidden\"><\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend \"><\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    \n                <\/span>                     \n            <\/span>  \n        <\/span>\n\n        <!-- popup with basic info about the coin -->\n        <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-wrapper \" data-id=\"sol-solana\" style=\"\">             \n            <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-holder\" >\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-name\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-icon\"><\/span>            \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-name\"><\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-symbol\"><\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-price\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-title\">Price<\/span>                        \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-value\"><\/span>    \n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                            <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend\"><\/span> \n                        <\/span>                  \n                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-price-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume-title\">Volume in 24h<\/span>\n                        \n                    <\/span>                    \n                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-volume-value\"><\/span> \n                    <!-- <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\">\n                        <span class=\"cwp-coin-trend\">?<\/span> \n                    <\/span>                     -->\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"cwp-coin-chart\">\n                    <span class=\"cwp-graph-title\">Price 7d<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"cwp-graph-container\"><\/span>                    \n                <\/span>\n\n                                    <span class=\"cwp-coin-link\">                  \n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/okx\/\" alt=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/okx\/\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" class=\"cwp-coin-custom-link\" \n                        style=\"color:#000000; background: #81d742; padding: \">\n                            Buy Now!                        <\/a>\n                    <\/span>              \n                 \n     \n            <\/span>           \n            \n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n\n\n      \n\n\n is all about speed and low fees.\n<p>The Solana vs Ethereum debate is important because it highlights what each blockchain does best\u2014and what that means for their future.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking about investing in ETH or SOL, it\u2019s worth understanding how they stack up to make the best choice for your goals.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethereum is a more established platform with a long history, a large developer community, and a diverse range of applications already built on it.<\/li>\n<li>Solana, on the other hand, is a newer platform that stands out with its faster transaction speeds and significantly lower fees.<\/li>\n<li>Both platforms are continuously improving, focusing on scalability and security to meet the growing demands of their users.<\/li>\n<li>The right choice between the two ultimately depends on your specific needs and priorities.<\/li>\n<li>In this blog, we\u2019ll take a closer look at Solana and Ethereum, comparing them across key factors to help you determine which platform is the better fit for your goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Solana vs Ethereum: Understanding the Basics<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/solana-review\/\" rel=\"\">Solana <\/a>and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/ethereum\/\" rel=\"\">Ethereum<\/a> are among the leading blockchain platforms in the cryptocurrency space, each catering to unique use cases and addressing different blockchain challenges.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176697\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176697\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176697 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum.jpg\" alt=\"Solana vs Ethereum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Ethereum has the first-mover advantage in <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buffalo.edu\/tcie\/professional-education\/public-courses\/decentralized-applications-da.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">decentralized applications (dApps)<\/a> and smart contracts, Solana has emerged as a strong alternative focused on high-speed transactions and scalability.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding their key differences, especially in tokenomics and consensus mechanisms, can help evaluate which blockchain may better suit specific needs or lead the market in the long run.<\/p>\n<h3>Tokenomics of Solana and Ethereum<\/h3>\n<p>Solana and Ethereum have very different approaches to how their tokens work. <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/price-predictions\/ethereum-price-prediction\/\" rel=\"\">Ethereum<\/a> is all about long-term value and security, while Solana focuses on being fast and affordable, making each one suited for different kinds of users and applications.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Ethereum Tokenomics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ethereum is designed to balance flexibility, sustainability, and value over time. Right now, there are around 120.8 million ETH in circulation, with no hard cap on how much ETH can exist. However, things changed in 2021 with the introduction of <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdegree.org\/crypto\/tutorials\/what-is-eip-1559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">EIP-1559<\/a>, which burns a portion of transaction fees.<\/p>\n<p>This means some ETH is permanently removed from circulation, and during busy times, Ethereum can actually become deflationary\u2014more ETH is burned than created. Since this change, over <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/beaconcha.in\/burn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">4.62 million ETH<\/a> has been burned, helping reduce supply growth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176695\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176695\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-4.6-million-ETH-has-been-burned-1024x412.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum vs Solana Tokenomics \" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-4.6-million-ETH-has-been-burned-1024x412.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-4.6-million-ETH-has-been-burned-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-4.6-million-ETH-has-been-burned-768x309.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-4.6-million-ETH-has-been-burned-1536x618.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-4.6-million-ETH-has-been-burned-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: beaconcha.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ethereum\u2019s switch to Proof of Stake (PoS) has also shifted how new ETH is issued. Validators\u2014people who stake their ETH to help secure the network\u2014earn annual <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/help.lido.fi\/en\/articles\/5230595-ethereum-staking-reward-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">rewards of 4-7%,<\/a> with Coinbase claiming an estimated APY of 2.23% as of 2024.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176693\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176693 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coinbase-eth-staking-rewards-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum Staking \" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coinbase-eth-staking-rewards-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coinbase-eth-staking-rewards-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coinbase-eth-staking-rewards-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coinbase-eth-staking-rewards-1536x364.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/coinbase-eth-staking-rewards.jpg 2045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Coinbase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The official Ethereum website gives the staking <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/staking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">APR as 3.2%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176710\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176710\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176710 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum Staking Mechanism\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-130x63.jpg 130w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-104x50.jpg 104w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-83x40.jpg 83w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-1536x732.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-apr-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176710\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Ethereum.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the moment, about <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dune.com\/hildobby\/eth2-staking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">34.7 million ETH<\/a> (28% of the total supply) is staked, which also helps stabilize the price by keeping those tokens locked up.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176692\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176692\" style=\"width: 813px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/percentage-of-ETH-being-staked.jpg\" alt=\"Percentage of Staked ETH\" width=\"813\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/percentage-of-ETH-being-staked.jpg 813w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/percentage-of-ETH-being-staked-300x79.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/percentage-of-ETH-being-staked-768x203.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Dune<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While gas fees can be high, averaging $3 to $10 per transaction, Ethereum is still the biggest blockchain development platform in the crypto space.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Solana Tokenomics<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Solana\u2019s economic model is all about speed, scalability, and adoption. There were 500 million SOL tokens when Solana launched, and the supply has since grown to about <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/solanacompass.com\/tokenomics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">588 million<\/a>. Unlike Ethereum, Solana has an inflationary model\u2014new tokens are regularly added.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176699\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176699\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176699 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-total-and-circulating-supply-1024x417.jpg\" alt=\"Solana Circulating Supply\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-total-and-circulating-supply-1024x417.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-total-and-circulating-supply-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-total-and-circulating-supply-768x313.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-total-and-circulating-supply-1536x626.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-total-and-circulating-supply.jpg 1806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Solana Compass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The current inflation rate is <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/solana.com\/docs\/economics\/inflation\/inflation-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">8% per year<\/a>, but this decreases by 15% annually and will eventually stabilize at 1.5%. This setup ensures that the network rewards its participants while slowly reducing the rate of new tokens entering circulation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176700\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176700 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-Proposed-Inflation-Schedule-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Solana Inflation Schedule\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-Proposed-Inflation-Schedule-1024x605.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-Proposed-Inflation-Schedule-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-Proposed-Inflation-Schedule-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-Proposed-Inflation-Schedule.jpg 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Solana.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Staking is also central to Solana\u2019s ecosystem. According to Solana Compass, 386,245,067 SOL is currently being staked, and since there are currently 474,674,824 SOL in circulation, a whopping 81.43% of all SOL tokens are currently staked.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176714\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176714\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176714 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-81-of-SOL-is-being-staked-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Solana Staking Stats\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-81-of-SOL-is-being-staked-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-81-of-SOL-is-being-staked-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-81-of-SOL-is-being-staked-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-81-of-SOL-is-being-staked-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/over-81-of-SOL-is-being-staked.jpg 1786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176714\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source; Solana Compass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Solana\u2019s inflationary model supports its rapid growth and adoption, making it an exciting option for developers and users who prioritize affordability and performance.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Solana Better Than Ethereum? Consensus Mechanism Comparison<\/h3>\n<p>Solana and Ethereum are two of the biggest names in blockchain, but they work in very different ways. Ethereum uses Proof of Stake (PoS), which is great for security and decentralization. Solana combines <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blockchain-council.org\/blockchain\/what-is-proof-of-history-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Proof of History (PoH)<\/a> with PoS, focusing on speed and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break down what makes these systems unique and how they stack up against each other.<\/p>\n<h4>Ethereum (Post-Merge): Proof-of-Stake<\/h4>\n<p>Ethereum completed its transition from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/proof-of-stake\/\" rel=\"\">Proof-of-Stake (PoS) <\/a>with \u201cThe Merge\u201d in September 2022.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176724\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176724\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176724 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-proof-of-stake.jpg\" alt=\"Solana vs Ethereum Consensus Mechanism \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-proof-of-stake.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-proof-of-stake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-proof-of-stake-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In PoS, validators replace miners. Validators are chosen to validate transactions and propose new blocks based on the amount of ETH they have staked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy Efficiency:<\/strong> PoS significantly reduces Ethereum\u2019s environmental impact compared to <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/proof-of-work-proof-of-stake\/\" rel=\"\">PoW<\/a>, as it eliminates the need for energy-intensive mining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> While PoS alone doesn\u2019t increase transaction throughput, it lays the foundation for Ethereum\u2019s future upgrades, such as sharding, which are expected to enable thousands of transactions per second (TPS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> Validators have their staked ETH at risk, incentivizing honest behavior. Malicious activity can result in penalties, including slashing (loss of staked ETH).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethereum\u2019s PoS requires a minimum of 32 ETH to run a validator node, which may deter smaller investors.<\/li>\n<li>Though improved, Ethereum still faces higher gas fees and slower transactions compared to competitors like <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/price-predictions\/solana\/\" rel=\"\">Solana<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Solana: Proof-of-History + Proof-of-Stake<\/h4>\n<p>Solana\u2019s consensus mechanism uniquely combines Proof-of-History (PoH) with Proof-of-Stake (PoS). PoH serves as a <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/online.york.ac.uk\/what-is-cryptography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">cryptographic<\/a> clock, creating a verifiable timestamp for each transaction.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176725\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176725 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-proof-of-history.jpg\" alt=\"Solana Consensus Mechanism\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-proof-of-history.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-proof-of-history-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-proof-of-history-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This timestamping system reduces the computational work required to confirm transactions and allows Solana to achieve unparalleled speed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Throughput:<\/strong> Solana can process up to 65,000 TPS, compared to Ethereum\u2019s current ~30 TPS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Latency:<\/strong> Transactions are confirmed in under a second, making Solana suitable for high-frequency applications like gaming and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/exchanges\/decentralized-dex\/\" rel=\"\">decentralized exchanges (DEXs).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy Efficiency:<\/strong> Like Ethereum\u2019s PoS, Solana\u2019s hybrid model avoids energy-intensive mining, making it eco-friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decentralization:<\/strong> Solana\u2019s speed comes at the cost of greater centralization. Running a validator node on Solana requires significant hardware resources, limiting participation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network Reliability:<\/strong> <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/buy-solana-sol\/\" rel=\"\">Solana <\/a>has experienced multiple outages in the past due to heavy network usage and technical vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Solana vs Ethereum: Transaction Speed and Throughput<\/h2>\n<p>Transaction speed and throughput are like a blockchain network\u2019s heartbeat and muscle power\u2014they determine how quickly and efficiently transactions are processed and confirmed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transaction speed<\/strong> ensures users don\u2019t have to wait long for their transactions to go through, keeping the experience smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Throughput<\/strong> measures how many transactions a network can handle per second (TPS), which is crucial for scaling and accommodating more users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these metrics shape how usable and scalable a <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.gov.in\/Home\/BlockChain?blockchain=blockchain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">blockchain<\/a> platform is, especially as demand grows.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparing Solana\u2019s Transaction Speed and Throughput to Ethereum\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s break down how Solana and Ethereum stack up when it comes to transaction speed and throughput:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<div class=\"quill-better-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"quill-better-table\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\"><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr data-row=\"1\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-fr0r\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-wddl\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Solana<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-g55i\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Ethereum (Post-Merge)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"2\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Transactions per Second (TPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Up to <strong>65,000 TPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Around <strong>15\u201330 TPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"3\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Average Confirmation Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">~<strong>400 milliseconds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">~<strong>5\u201320 seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"4\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Consensus Mechanism<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Proof-of-History (PoH)<\/strong> + Proof-of-Stake (PoS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Proof-of-Stake (PoS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Solana offers higher transaction speeds and throughput than Ethereum\u2019s base layer. However, Ethereum\u2019s adoption of <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/16495\/layer-2#:~:text=Layer%202%20is%20where%20data,and%20decoded%20into%20actual%20bits.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">layer-2 solutions<\/a> significantly boosts its scalability, narrowing the performance gap between the two platforms.<\/p>\n<h3>Scaling Challenges of Ethereum and Solana<\/h3>\n<p>Both Solana and Ethereum are working hard to tackle their scalability issues because they know handling more transactions is key to their long-term success. Right now, Solana is ahead in terms of transaction speed, thanks to its unique technology.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176712\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176712\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176712 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-scaling-challenges.jpg\" alt=\"Scaling Challenge of Ethereum and Solana\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-scaling-challenges.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-scaling-challenges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-scaling-challenges-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176712\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, as more people start using the network, keeping everything running smoothly is a big challenge. One reason is that validators on Solana need specialized hardware, which could lead to centralization since not everyone has access to such advanced equipment.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/how-to-buy-ethereum\/#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20buying%20Ethereum,to%20Best%20Wallet%20upon%20completion.\" rel=\"\">Ethereum<\/a>, being the more established network, has a different set of challenges. It\u2019s focusing on scaling up without losing its decentralized nature\u2014something that\u2019s easier said than done.<\/p>\n<p>To manage this, Ethereum has embraced some smart strategies. One is promoting layer-2 networks like Optimism, <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/arbitrum-arb#:~:text=Techopedia%20Explains,verification%20on%20the%20Ethereum%20mainnet.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Arbitrum<\/a>, and zkSync, which handle transactions outside the main blockchain to reduce congestion.<\/p>\n<p>Another is <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/31997\/database-shard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">sharding<\/a>, a future upgrade that will split Ethereum into smaller sections (shards), each capable of handling its own transactions. This upgrade is expected to massively increase how much the network can handle without compromising its core values.<\/p>\n<p>Both networks are making progress, but they\u2019re taking different paths to solve the same problem: how to grow while staying true to what makes them unique.<\/p>\n<h3>Ethereum vs Solana: Transaction Fees Compared<\/h3>\n<p>Ethereum and Solana handle transaction fees very differently. On Ethereum, fees can get really expensive, especially when a lot of people are using the network. You might pay anywhere from a few dollars to over $50 during busy times.<\/p>\n<p>This happens because Ethereum\u2019s fee system is tied to how much demand there is, and it can only process about 15 transactions per second on its main network.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">according to YCharts, the average transaction fee on Ethereum was <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ycharts.com\/indicators\/ethereum_average_transaction_fee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">$1.230<\/a> at the time of writing<\/span>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176718\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176718\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176718 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-average-transaction-fee-1024x411.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum Average Transaction Fee\" width=\"1024\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-average-transaction-fee-1024x411.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-average-transaction-fee-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-average-transaction-fee-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-average-transaction-fee-1536x617.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ethereum-average-transaction-fee.jpg 1609w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176718\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: YCharts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Solana, on the other hand, keeps fees super low\u2014usually around $0.00025 per transaction, according to most sources.<\/p>\n<p>However, Solana Compass gave an average of <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/solanacompass.com\/statistics\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">$0.00067,<\/a> at the time of writing. That\u2019s because it\u2019s built to handle thousands of transactions per second, making it faster and cheaper to use, even during busy periods.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176717\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176717 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-average-transaction-fee-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Solana Average Transaction Fee\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-average-transaction-fee-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-average-transaction-fee-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-average-transaction-fee-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-average-transaction-fee-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-average-transaction-fee.jpg 1786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Solana Compass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The difference comes down to how each network is designed. Ethereum focuses on being decentralized and secure, which makes scaling more complicated and fees higher.<\/p>\n<p>Solana is all about speed and low transaction costs, but it relies on specialized hardware, which could lead to centralization over time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<div class=\"quill-better-table-wrapper\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Solana<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Ethereum<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Transactions Per Second<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to 65,000 (theoretical), 3,000\u20134,000 (practical)<\/td>\n<td>~15 (base layer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Average Transaction Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>~$0.00025<\/td>\n<td>~$2\u2013$20 (can exceed $50 during congestion)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Number of Validators<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Over 1,400+<\/td>\n<td>~11,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Solana vs Ethereum: Smart Contract Capabilities<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/faq\/advanced-questions\/smart-contracts-explained-for-dummies\/\" rel=\"\">smart contracts<\/a>, Ethereum and Solana take different approaches, and it all starts with the programming languages they use. Ethereum relies on Solidity, a language built specifically for creating smart contracts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176711\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176711\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-smart-contract.jpg\" alt=\"Solana vs Ethereum Smart Contracts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-smart-contract.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-smart-contract-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-vs-ethereum-smart-contract-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re a developer with experience in <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.stanford.edu\/class\/cs98si\/slides\/overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">JavaScript<\/a>, Python, or C++, you\u2019ll find Solidity familiar and easy to pick up. Ethereum also supports Vyper, which is a simpler, security-focused alternative to Solidity.<\/p>\n<p>This makes Ethereum the go-to platform for many developers because of its rich tools, massive community, and years of maturity in the blockchain space.<\/p>\n<p>Solana, on the other hand, uses <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/rust-lang_v1.25\/arch\/amd64_ubuntu1404\/share\/doc\/rust\/html\/book\/first-edition\/README.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rust<\/a> as its primary programming language for smart contracts, which it calls \u201cprograms.\u201d Rust is known for being fast and safe, which fits Solana\u2019s focus on speed and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Developers can also use C or C++ to write smart contracts on Solana, giving them more flexibility. Solana\u2019s unique design allows it to handle thousands of transactions per second at super-low costs, making it ideal for things like <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-play-to-earn-games\/\" rel=\"\">gaming platforms <\/a>or apps that need real-time processing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Ethereum<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Solana<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Languages<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Solidity, Vyper<\/td>\n<td>Rust (main), C, C++<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ease for Developers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Familiar for JavaScript, Python, C++ devs<\/td>\n<td>Best for Rust, C, or C++ devs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ecosystem Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Large, with many active projects<\/td>\n<td>Smaller, growing fast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Strengths<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mature platform, big community, lots of tools<\/td>\n<td>Fast, low-cost, handles many transactions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Drawbacks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Higher fees, slower<\/td>\n<td>Fewer tools, less mature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Reliable projects with strong support<\/td>\n<td>Games, real-time apps, low-fee needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Safe choice for most projects<\/td>\n<td>Great for speed-focused applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>That said, Ethereum has been around longer and has a much larger ecosystem. Developers working on Ethereum benefit from an extensive library of tools, resources, and community support.<\/p>\n<p>While incredibly fast and scalable, Solana is still catching up in terms of development resources and the number of active projects.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re building something that demands speed and low fees, like a game or high-frequency trading app, Solana is a strong option.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want a platform with a proven track record, lots of tools, and a massive developer community, Ethereum is still the safer bet. Both have their strengths, and the choice often comes down to the specific needs of your project.<\/p>\n<h2>Solana vs Ethereum: A TVL Comparison<\/h2>\n<p>Total Value Locked, (TVL), is a crucial metric in <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/what-is-defi\/\" rel=\"\">DeFi <\/a>that measures how much money is actively invested in a blockchain\u2019s protocols. It includes assets people lock up in smart contracts for activities like lending, staking, or liquidity pools.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, a higher TVL reflects greater trust from users and shows how healthy and active a blockchain\u2019s ecosystem is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethereum\u2019s TVL Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the original home of DeFi, Ethereum has consistently held the dominant position in terms of TVL. Back in November 2021, its TVL hit an impressive peak of around <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/defillama.com\/chain\/Ethereum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">$110 billion<\/a>, fueled by a surge of interest in DeFi projects and applications.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176686\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176686 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ethereum-TVL-1024x383.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum TVL\" width=\"1024\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ethereum-TVL-1024x383.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ethereum-TVL-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ethereum-TVL-768x287.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ethereum-TVL-1536x574.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ethereum-TVL-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: DefiLlama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over time, market fluctuations and rising competition from newer blockchains have impacted its numbers. Despite this, as of November 22, 2024, Ethereum still leads with a TVL of $50 billion, cementing its position as the go-to platform for decentralized finance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solana\u2019s TVL Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solana, on the other hand, has quickly made a name for itself in DeFi, thanks to its fast and low-cost transactions. In late 2021, its TVL soared to about <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/defillama.com\/chain\/Solana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">$10 billion<\/a>, showing how much attention the platform was getting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176685\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176685 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-TVL-1024x399.jpg\" alt=\"Solana TVL\" width=\"1024\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-TVL-1024x399.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-TVL-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-TVL-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-TVL-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-TVL-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: DefiLlama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While it has faced challenges like occasional network outages and market volatility, Solana\u2019s DeFi ecosystem has held strong. As of November 22, 2024, Solana\u2019s TVL stands at around $8.8 billion, a testament to its growing popularity and expanding user base.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a chart of how both protocols compare when it comes to TVL, with data taken from DefiLlama:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Ethereum<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Solana<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Value Locked (TVL)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$63.74 billion<\/td>\n<td>$8.794 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stablecoins Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$98.57 billion<\/td>\n<td>$4.604 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Active Addresses<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>429,591<\/td>\n<td>6.95 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Raised<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$18.4 million<\/td>\n<td>$315.76 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$3,332<\/td>\n<td>$257.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$401.17 billion<\/td>\n<td>$122.284 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fully Diluted Valuation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$401.17 billion<\/td>\n<td>$151.674 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>The numbers tell the story. Ethereum remains the leader in DeFi with a significantly higher TVL, thanks to its established ecosystem and broad developer support. Solana, however, is catching up, offering a scalable and cost-efficient alternative that\u2019s attracting more users and developers.<\/p>\n<p>Watching these trends is a great way to understand the shifting dynamics in the <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/top-defi-coins\/\" rel=\"\">DeFi landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Solana Staking vs. Ethereum Staking<\/h2>\n<p>Staking on Ethereum and Solana works differently, and both have their unique benefits and challenges. Let\u2019s break it down in simple terms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ethereum Staking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When Ethereum switched to Proof-of-Stake in 2022, it introduced a new way for users to secure the network and earn rewards. To become a validator on Ethereum, you need to stake at least 32 ETH, which can be pretty expensive.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry\u2014there are other options. Many platforms offer staking services where you don\u2019t need to run your own validator. Some even let you stake smaller amounts through something called <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquid-staking#:~:text=Liquid%20staking%20allows%20investors%20to,platforms%20to%20earn%20more%20yields.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">liquid staking<\/a>, where you can still use your staked ETH in DeFi while earning rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Ethereum has over <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/beaconcha.in\/charts\/validators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">1 million validators<\/a>, showing just how decentralized and trusted it is.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176702\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176702\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176702 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-of-validators-on-ethereum-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum Validators\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-of-validators-on-ethereum-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-of-validators-on-ethereum-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-of-validators-on-ethereum-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-of-validators-on-ethereum-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-of-validators-on-ethereum.jpg 2039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176702\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: beaconcha.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Solana Staking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solana\u2019s staking system is more flexible. There\u2019s no minimum amount to stake, so you can participate even if you don\u2019t have a lot of SOL. Solana\u2019s low transaction fees also make it accessible to smaller stakeholders. Its unique design\u2014combining Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-History\u2014keeps things fast and efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Staking on Solana offers higher rewards compared to Ethereum, averaging around 5.33% to 8% annually.\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">For example, with Coinbase, you can earn around\u00a06.29% annually, but if you run your own node, <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/milkroad.com\/staking\/sol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">you can earn 7-8%<\/a>, according to MilkRoad.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176705\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176705 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-staking-earnings-per-year-1024x279.jpg\" alt=\"Solana Staking\" width=\"1024\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-staking-earnings-per-year-1024x279.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-staking-earnings-per-year-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-staking-earnings-per-year-768x209.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/solana-staking-earnings-per-year.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: MilkRoad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While Solana has fewer validators, <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/solana.com\/validators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">just over 1,4oo <\/a>active ones, it\u2019s steadily growing and gaining traction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which One Has More Stakers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ethereum leads the way with many validators, making it one of the most decentralized networks out there.<\/p>\n<p>Solana has a much smaller validator count and it is still developing in this area but compensates with higher rewards and easier entry.<\/p>\n<p>In short, if you want higher rewards with less upfront cost, Solana might be your choice. But if you\u2019re looking for a more established network with a huge base of validators, Ethereum takes the crown.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you\u2019re interested in staking and finding out which platforms have the highest APY, check out our <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-staking-platforms\/\" rel=\"\">Best Crypto Staking Platforms<\/a> for a detailed breakdown.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Solana vs Ethereum NFTs<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to all-time <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/what-is-an-nft\/\" rel=\"\">NFT<\/a> sales, Ethereum is still the undisputed leader, with a massive <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptoslam.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">$44.57 billion<\/a> in total sales. That\u2019s miles ahead of Solana, which has a respectable but much smaller $5.99 billion in all-time sales.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176672\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176672\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176672 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-all-time-NFT-sales-volume-1024x259.jpg\" alt=\"Solana vs Ethereum NFTs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-all-time-NFT-sales-volume-1024x259.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-all-time-NFT-sales-volume-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-all-time-NFT-sales-volume-768x194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-all-time-NFT-sales-volume.jpg 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: CryptoSlam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What\u2019s interesting is that while Ethereum has had 3.36 million buyers, Solana has seen a larger 5.39 million\u2014suggesting that Solana appeals to a broader audience, but Ethereum dominates in market value.<\/p>\n<p>The dominance of Ethereum becomes even clearer when you look at the all-time top 10 NFT collections. Eight out of the top 10 are Ethereum-based, including heavyweights like <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nftplazas.com\/bored-ape-yacht-club-guide-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Bored Ape Yacht Club<\/a>, CryptoPunks, and Mutant Ape Yacht Club.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176673\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176673 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-Ethereum-NFTs-dominate-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"Ethereum NFTs Dominate Solana NFTs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-Ethereum-NFTs-dominate-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-Ethereum-NFTs-dominate-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-Ethereum-NFTs-dominate-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Solana-vs-Ethereum-Ethereum-NFTs-dominate.jpg 1243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: CryptoSlam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The only collections not directly on Ethereum are NBA Top Shot, which is based on the <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/flow-review\/\" rel=\"\">Flow blockchain<\/a>, and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/axie-infinity-price-prediction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Axie Infinity<\/a>, which operates on Ronin\u2014a Layer 2 sidechain built for Ethereum. Even when collections venture onto secondary layers, Ethereum\u2019s influence is hard to escape.<\/p>\n<p>Solana, on the other hand, is carving out its niche. It offers faster transactions and lower fees, which makes it appealing to creators and collectors looking for a more affordable option. However, Solana hasn\u2019t yet produced any collections that rival Ethereum\u2019s flagship projects in sales or cultural impact.<\/p>\n<p>To sum it up, Ethereum remains the go-to platform for high-value, headline-grabbing <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/nft-gambling-sites\/\" rel=\"\">NFT <\/a>projects, cementing its position as the market leader. Solana, meanwhile, is gaining traction as a cost-effective alternative, but it still has a long way to go before it challenges Ethereum\u2019s dominance.<\/p>\n<h2>Solana vs Ethereum DeFi<\/h2>\n<p>Ethereum and Solana are two powerhouses in the DeFi space, each bringing unique strengths to the table.<\/p>\n<p>The Ethereum blockchain, as the pioneer of decentralized finance, boasts a well-established ecosystem with a wide range of applications and the highest Total Value Locked (TVL).<\/p>\n<p>The Solana network, on the other hand, has made significant strides with its fast transaction speeds and lower costs, making it an attractive choice for developers and users seeking cost efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<div class=\"quill-better-table-wrapper\">\n<table class=\"quill-better-table\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\">\n<col width=\"180\"><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr data-row=\"1\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-m4hq\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Rank<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-dyye\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Ethereum Protocol<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-8af4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Category<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-pgp0\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">TVL (USD)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-sl1x\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Solana Protocol<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-4cu2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Category<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"1\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"1\" data-cell=\"cell-chbl\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">TVL (USD)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"2\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Lido<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Liquid Staking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$32.459B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"5\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Jito<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"6\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Liquid Staking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"2\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"2\" data-cell=\"7\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$3.649B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"3\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">AAVE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Lending<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$15.977B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"5\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Kamino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"6\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Yield Optimization<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"3\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"3\" data-cell=\"7\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$2.4B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"4\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">EigenLayer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Restaking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$14.127B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"5\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Raydium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"6\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Decentralized Exchange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"4\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"4\" data-cell=\"7\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$2.373B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"5\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">ether.fi<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Liquid Staking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$8.047B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"5\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Jupiter<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"6\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Liquidity Aggregator<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"5\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"5\" data-cell=\"7\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$2.365B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"6\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">MakerDAO<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Stablecoin Issuance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$6.12B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"5\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Marinade<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"6\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">Liquid Staking<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"6\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"6\" data-cell=\"7\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">$2.041B<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-row=\"7\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"1\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"2\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">\n<\/p><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"3\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">\n<\/p><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"4\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>$76.73B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"5\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">\n<\/p><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"6\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\">\n<\/p><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" data-row=\"7\">\n<p class=\"qlbt-cell-line\" data-row=\"7\" data-cell=\"7\" data-rowspan=\"1\" data-colspan=\"1\"><strong>$12.828B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ethereum\u2019s top protocols collectively account for a TVL of $76.73 billion, with Lido leading at $32.459 billion due to its liquid staking dominance. AAVE and EigenLayer also significantly contribute to Ethereum\u2019s strong position in lending and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bnbchain.org\/en\/blog\/a-guide-to-restaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">restaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, Solana\u2019s top protocols have a combined TVL of $12.828 billion, with Jito as the largest protocol at $3.649 billion. Solana\u2019s focus is more concentrated on liquid staking and decentralized trading solutions.<\/p>\n<p>While Ethereum has the advantage of higher adoption and maturity, Solana offers a growing and efficient ecosystem that appeals to cost-sensitive and high-frequency use cases.<\/p>\n<h2>Ethereum vs Solana: Which Will Perform Better?<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to future performance, Ethereum and Solana are often compared in terms of price and market trends. Ethereum, with its mature ecosystem, large dapp ecosystem, and strong developer support, maintains its dominance, but Solana\u2019s rapid growth and innovative technology are making it a serious contender.<\/p>\n<p>Both platforms have unique factors that could influence their price performance in the coming years.<\/p>\n<h3>Price Analysis: ETH vs SOL<\/h3>\n<p>The SOL\/ETH chart is a rollercoaster. It\u2019s been full of sharp ups and downs all year, showing just how competitive these two blockchains are.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176674\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176674 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-analysis-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"Solana vs Ethereum Price Analysis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-analysis-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-analysis-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-analysis-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-analysis-1536x888.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-analysis.jpg 2001w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: TradingView<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whenever there\u2019s big news\u2014like major upgrades or ecosystem developments\u2014the market reacts quickly, causing these sudden swings. It\u2019s like investors are constantly recalibrating which network has the better edge.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Long-Term Volume<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you look at the trading volume, it\u2019s clear that people are paying close attention to the SOL\/ETH pair. There are noticeable spikes, especially mid-year and again in late November when <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" rel=\"\">Solana<\/a> seemed to gain some ground on Ethereum. These surges usually mean investors are feeling confident about Solana during those times, driving more activity. High trading volume also shows that the rivalry between these two blockchains is still a hot topic in the market.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Valuation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Over the year, Solana\u2019s value compared to Ethereum has been creeping upward. Sure, Ethereum still has the bigger ecosystem and market cap, but Solana\u2019s growth is catching attention. Its scalability, low fees, and expanding ecosystem are giving it a boost. That said, Ethereum\u2019s dominance in DeFi and NFTs keeps it firmly in the lead overall, so Solana still has work to do.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Highs and Lows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The chart also tells a story of highs and lows. Solana had its best moments against Ethereum in August and November of 2024, closing the gap a bit. But in May and July, it had hit rough patches, likely due to network problems or bigger market trends. These kinds of swings are normal, especially for a newer player like Solana trying to compete with a giant like Ethereum.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Fear and Greed<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Finally, emotions play a big role in how this trading pair moves. When fear takes over\u2014like during uncertain times or when Solana faces issues\u2014Ethereum usually comes out on top as the safer choice. But when optimism is high and investors are chasing innovation, Solana shines, thanks to its fast and low-cost transactions. This back-and-forth between fear and greed keeps the competition lively and the chart unpredictable.<\/p>\n<h3>Ethereum Price Prediction vs Solana Price Prediction<\/h3>\n<p>As of November 22, 2024, Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) are both making waves in the crypto space. Let\u2019s take a closer look at where they stand today and what experts are predicting for their future.<\/p>\n<p>Ethereum is currently trading at $2,195.57. Over the past year, it has gained 61.20%, bringing its market cap to an impressive $404.09 billion.<\/p>\n<div><div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7\"\n    data-coin-id=\"eth-ethereum\">\n    <div class=\"chart__header\">\n        <div class=\"chart__info\">\n            <div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-chart__info-icon-img\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-chart__info-name\">-<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-chart__info-symbol\">-<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-chart__info-price\">-<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-chart__info-marketcap\">-<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"chart__controls\">\n            <div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-btn-24h\">24h<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-btn-7d\">7d<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-btn-30d\">30d<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-btn-1y\">1y<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53d9b7-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, Solana is priced at $143.18. Over the past 12 months, SOL has surged by an extraordinary 345.64%, with its market capitalization now at $123.43 billion.<\/p>\n<div><div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e\"\n    data-coin-id=\"sol-solana\">\n    <div class=\"chart__header\">\n        <div class=\"chart__info\">\n            <div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-chart__info-icon-img\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-chart__info-name\">-<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-chart__info-symbol\">-<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-chart__info-price\">-<\/div>\n            <div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-chart__info-marketcap\">-<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"chart__controls\">\n            <div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-btn-24h\">24h<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-btn-7d\">7d<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-btn-30d\">30d<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-btn-1y\">1y<\/button>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\"\n                    id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_67cb5be53e49e-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Crypto is unpredictable, but we have some ideas about where Ethereum and Solana could end up in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a chart with data taken from our price prediction guides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/price-predictions\/ethereum-price-prediction\/\" rel=\"\">Ethereum Price Prediction for 2024-2030<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/price-predictions\/solana\/\" rel=\"\">Solana ($SOL) Price Prediction 2024 \u2013 2030<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cryptocurrency<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>End of 2024<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>End of 2025<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>End of 2030<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ethereum (ETH)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$2,500 average<\/td>\n<td>$3,128.20 average<\/td>\n<td>$2,500 average<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Solana (SOL)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$500 average<\/td>\n<td>$2,000 average<\/td>\n<td>$1,000 average<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>For Ethereum, the predictions for 2024 show some potential cooling after its rapid rise, but continued upgrades and adoption could lead to solid growth by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Solana\u2019s price, on the other hand, could see sharper gains in the shorter term, thanks to its speed and cost efficiency.<\/p>\n<h2>Solana and Ethereum: Future Development Plans<\/h2>\n<p>Both Ethereum and Solana have ambitious plans for the future, aiming to improve their networks and stay competitive. Let\u2019s break it down simply:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ethereum\u2019s Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ethereum has a <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/roadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">detailed roadmap<\/a> to make the network faster, cheaper, and easier to use.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sharding (The Surge):<\/strong> This will divide the network into smaller pieces, called shards, to process transactions faster and reduce congestion. It\u2019s like creating multiple mini-Ethereums to share the workload.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fixing Fairness (The Scourge):<\/strong> Ethereum wants to make transaction processing fairer, reducing issues like Miner Extractable Value (MEV), where certain users get unfair advantages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better Storage (The Verge):<\/strong> They\u2019re introducing Verkle trees (a fancy way of organizing data) to make storage more efficient and reduce the load on validators.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplification (The Purge):<\/strong> This step will remove old, unnecessary data from the network, making it easier and cheaper for people to run Ethereum nodes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polishing Things Up (The Splurge):<\/strong> This phase will handle small upgrades and fixes to ensure Ethereum runs smoothly after all the major changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Solana\u2019s Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Solana is also focused on making its network even faster and more reliable. Here\u2019s what they\u2019re working on:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Firedancer:<\/strong> This is a new validator system being developed by Jump Crypto to make Solana more efficient and secure. It\u2019s like giving the network a second brain for better performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Tokens:<\/strong> Solana is adding new features to its token system, making it easier for developers to create complex applications, like advanced DeFi tools or unique NFTs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Going Mobile:<\/strong> Solana is launching the Saga phone and Solana Mobile Stack to make decentralized apps more mobile-friendly. It\u2019s a big step to bring crypto directly to people\u2019s pockets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Does This Mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Both Ethereum and Solana are working hard to address their challenges and improve. Ethereum is focusing on long-term scalability and fairness, while Solana is prioritizing speed, reliability, and accessibility. Each blockchain is carving out its space in the crypto world, and these upgrades will play a big role in shaping their futures.<\/p>\n<h2>Do Experts Prefer Solana or Ethereum?<\/h2>\n<p>The debate between Ethereum and Solana is heating up, with experts from the crypto world divided on which blockchain is better. Both have their strengths, and the choice really depends on what you\u2019re looking for. Let\u2019s hear what the experts are saying.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Some Experts Pick Ethereum<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Ethereum has been around longer and is often seen as the more reliable and established blockchain. A crypto analyst by the name of Crypto Rover <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rovercrc\/status\/1825154177091146124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">shared his thoughts<\/a> on the long-term picture, saying,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI think that in the long term $ETH will win over $SOL.\u201d \u2013 Source: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rovercrc\/status\/1825154177091146124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Crypto Rover\u2019s X Profile<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He highlighted Ethereum\u2019s low inflation rate of just 0-1% compared to Solana\u2019s 30%, which could give Ethereum a major edge in maintaining value over time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176676\" style=\"width: 881px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-1.jpg\" alt=\"Expert's Take on Ethereum\" width=\"881\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-1.jpg 881w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-1-768x658.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: X.com (@rovercrc)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another key point in Ethereum\u2019s favor is its efficiency. Kyle Reidhead (a crypto analyst) from Milk Road pointed out that<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEthereum is 3.5 times more efficient in generating revenue than Solana.\u201d \u2013 Source: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KyleReidhead\/status\/1832112746848038947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Kyle Reidhead\u2019 X profile<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For every dollar of revenue, Ethereum only spends $6, while Solana spends $21. That\u2019s a big difference, especially when you think about the long-term sustainability of each network.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176677\" style=\"width: 847px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176677 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-4-847x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What Experts think About Ethereum\" width=\"847\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-4-847x1024.jpg 847w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-4-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-4-768x929.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-4.jpg 888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: X.com (@KyleReidhead)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>WazzCrypto, a developer and regular blockchain user, also <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WazzCrypto\/status\/1857828061875478797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">praised Ethereum<\/a> for its reliability and transparency. He highlighted that Ethereum has a strong open-source culture, making it easier for developers to audit smart contracts, which is critical for decentralized finance (DeFi). He said Ethereum is still the leader in areas like DeFi, analytics, and blockchain transparency.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176678\" style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176678 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-3-792x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Investors' Take on Solana vs Ethereum \" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-3-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-3-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-3-768x993.jpg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-3.jpg 889w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: X.com (@WazzCrypto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Why Others Are Betting on Solana<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On the flip side, Solana has been making waves with its speed, affordability, and growing ecosystem. Ryan Watkins, a well-known blockchain analyst, made a strong case for Solana, saying,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSolana now rivals Ethereum across nearly every key metric, yet it trades at just 33% of Ethereum\u2019s valuation.\u201d \u2013 Source: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RyanWatkins_\/status\/1856351983268983145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Ryan Watkins\u2019 X Profile<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-176679\" style=\"width: 889px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-176679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-2.jpg\" alt=\"Investors' Take on Solana \" width=\"889\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-2.jpg 889w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-2-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/sol-vs-eth-twitter-opinion-2-768x859.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-176679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: X.com (@RyanWatkins_)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He pointed to Solana\u2019s massive growth in areas like active users, application revenue, and <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/decentralized-exchange-dex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">decentralized exchange (DEX) <\/a>activity.<\/p>\n<p>WazzCrypto also noted Solana\u2019s strengths, especially for retail users. He said Solana does a better job in terms of wallet experience, transaction speed, and low costs. Solana also excels in newer areas like meme coins and user-friendly apps, making it appealing to developers and everyday users alike.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>So, Which Is Better?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It really depends on what you\u2019re looking for. Ethereum is the safer, more established option. Its upgrades, like <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/ethereum-2-0-launched-two-years-ago-with-proof-of-stake-its-down-50-since\/\" rel=\"\">Ethereum 2.0<\/a>, promise better scalability and lower costs while maintaining its dominance in DeFi and institutional use cases.<\/p>\n<p>Solana, on the other hand, is the rising star. It\u2019s faster, cheaper, and more user-friendly, making it perfect for those focused on cutting-edge tech and retail-friendly applications.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after stability and long-term reliability, Ethereum might be the better bet. But if you\u2019re excited about innovation and want to be part of a fast-growing ecosystem, Solana could be the way to go. The truth is, both are solid choices\u2014it just depends on your goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: Solana vs Ethereum: Which is Better in 2025?<\/h2>\n<p>Both Solana and Ethereum bring unique strengths to the table. Ethereum is like the seasoned pro\u2014reliable, secure, and packed with features.<\/p>\n<p>Solana, on the other hand, is a fast and affordable option, perfect for people who want speed and low costs.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing between them really depends on what you need. Whether you\u2019re looking for stability or cutting-edge performance, both are shaping up to be key players in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What are the main differences between Solana and Ethereum?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Solana and Ethereum are both popular for decentralized apps, but they differ significantly. Solana is much faster and cheaper, processing up to 65,000 transactions per second with lower transaction costs. Ethereum, while slower, offers a more established ecosystem, better decentralization, and robust security due to its vast validator network.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which blockchain is faster in 2025, Solana or Ethereum?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Solana is still faster, processing tens of thousands of transactions per second. Ethereum has improved with its upgrades but doesn\u2019t match Solana\u2019s speed yet.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How secure are Solana and Ethereum networks in 2025?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Both are secure, but Ethereum has the edge because of its larger and more decentralized network. Solana has improved its security, but some experts still see it as less battle-tested compared to Ethereum.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Should I invest in Ethereum or Solana?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It depends on your goals. Ethereum is the safer bet with its established position in decentralized finance and broad adoption. Solana, however, appeals to those looking for innovation, speed, and lower costs. Always do your research and consider professional advice before investing.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Where can I read more about Ethereum?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">You can learn more on Ethereum\u2019s official website at ethereum.org. It\u2019s a great starting point for updates and insights into its ecosystem.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which blockchain has a better future, Solana or Ethereum?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Both have bright futures for different reasons. Ethereum is likely to stay dominant in decentralized finance, while Solana\u2019s speed and affordability are great for new projects and applications.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is Solana faster than Ethereum?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yes, Solana is much faster, processing \u00a065,000 transactions per second compared to Ethereum\u2019s 12-15 transactions per second on average.<\/p>\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card\"  ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Will SOL outperform ETH in 2025?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It\u2019s hard to say. 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A lot will depend on how the market evolves.\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n<h3>References<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cointelegraph. <strong>\u201cSolana vs. Ethereum: Blockchain Comparison.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Cointelegraph<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/learn\/articles\/solana-vs-ethereum-blockchain-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/learn\/articles\/solana-vs-ethereum-blockchain-comparison<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ethereum.org. <strong>\u201cEthereum Staking.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Ethereum<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/staking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/ethereum.org\/en\/staking\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Beaconcha.in. <strong>\u201cEthereum Burn Dashboard.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Beaconcha.in<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/beaconcha.in\/burn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/beaconcha.in\/burn<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Lido Help Center. <strong>\u201cEthereum Staking Reward Rate.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Lido<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.lido.fi\/en\/articles\/5230595-ethereum-staking-reward-rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/help.lido.fi\/en\/articles\/5230595-ethereum-staking-reward-rate<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Coinbase. <strong>\u201cEthereum Staking.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Coinbase<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/en-gb\/earn\/staking\/ethereum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/en-gb\/earn\/staking\/ethereum<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Dune Analytics. <strong>\u201cEthereum 2.0 Staking Dashboard.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Dune<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dune.com\/hildobby\/eth2-staking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/dune.com\/hildobby\/eth2-staking<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Solana Compass. <strong>\u201cSolana Tokenomics.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Solana Compass<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/solanacompass.com\/tokenomics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/solanacompass.com\/tokenomics<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Solana. <strong>\u201cInflation Schedule.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Solana<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/solana.com\/docs\/economics\/inflation\/inflation-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/solana.com\/docs\/economics\/inflation\/inflation-schedule<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>MilkRoad. <strong>\u201cGuide to Solana Staking.\u201d<\/strong> <em>MilkRoad<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/milkroad.com\/staking\/sol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/milkroad.com\/staking\/sol\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Coinbase. <strong>\u201cSolana Staking.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Coinbase<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/en-gb\/earn\/staking\/solana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/en-gb\/earn\/staking\/solana<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Solana Compass. <strong>\u201cSolana Staking Statistics.\u201d<\/strong> <em>Solana Compass<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/solanacompass.com\/statistics\/staking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/solanacompass.com\/statistics\/staking<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solana\u00a0and Ethereum are two of the most prominent platforms for decentralized applications and smart contracts, which is why they are frequently compared. 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