Solana Surges Past Ethereum in Developer Growth, Payments, and DeFi, Says 21Shares

In just the first two months of 2025, Solana recorded $364 billion in transaction volume—more than both Ethereum and Coinbase combined. The network now supports over 100 million monthly active users, driven by its lightning-fast performance (sub-second finality) and ultra-low fees (under $0.01).Key institutional players have taken notice. Visa, Shopify, and Stripe are actively settling stablecoin transactions on SOL, while PayPal and First Digital reportedly hold over $100 million in Solana-native assets.Stablecoin Supply Up 600%, AI and Institutional Demand RisingSolana’s stablecoin supply has surged 600% year-over-year, now sitting at over $12 billion as of Q1 2025. This explosion reflects rising utility across AI applications, payments, and broader Web3 services.While the report flags concerns like validator centralization and the end of transaction fee burns, it argues these risks are outweighed by Solana’s growth potential. .dark-mode .read-more {background-color: #343a40 !important;} READ MORE: Anthony Scaramucci Shares Bold Bitcoin Prediction and ETF Outlook Undervalued? Price Models See SOL Hitting $1,800Using a discounted cash flow model, 21Shares estimates Solana’s fair value between $520 and $1,800, depending on network adoption and usage expansion. That’s a sharp upside from its current trading range near $150.If Solana captures even half of Ethereum’s market cap, analysts believe it could continue dominating in payments, AI, and institutional integrations—solidifying its place as a top-tier Layer 1 chain.The post Solana Surges Past Ethereum in Developer Growth, Payments, and DeFi, Says 21Shares appeared first on Coindoo.