Solana’s unmatched speed and low costs (65,000 TPS vs. Ethereum’s 15) make it a top Layer 1 contender: its DeFi TVL surged 200% YoY, driven by lending and DEX protocols, positioning it for a breakout to $250 by 2025. With $5 billion in venture funding and 500+ dApps, Solana’s ecosystem growth supports a 30% upside for investors betting on scalable blockchains.



