Solana ecosystem updates, DeFi and NFT growth, and the latest on performance and network development.
Stablecoins dominate at $267 billion while tokenized Treasuries climb past $7 billion.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3 min read 
Solana’s record block pushes network capacity claims to new highs while leaving doubts over how quickly peak performance can reach everyday applications.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) total value locked (TVL) grew 30.4% quarter-over-quarter to $8.6 billion.
The first US Solana staking ETF draws strong investor interest with record inflows and trading activity amid SEC decision delay.
Strong ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and a favorable macro backdrop after softer CPI data boosted the rally.
Solana's 14% surge is underpinned by strong growth in DeFi and institutional confidence.
Leveraged futures ETFs and staking rewards drive Solana and XRP to the forefront of regulated investment markets.
The main reasons are likely lack of institutional interest and the complicated structure which the ETF is based on, analysts weigh in.
Safety Shot cited BONK's Solana blockchain foundation as a key factor in the treasury decision.
