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Among the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Solana (SOL) has surpassed Binance Coin (BNB) to secure the fourth position. SOL has recently experienced a 14% increase, which has enabled it to surpass BNB.
This represents an emerging market momentum of Solana. According to Coingecko, the market capitalization of Solana has reached over $87 billion in comparison to that of Binance Coin at almost the $84 billion mark. Thus, this shows the emergence of Solana’s strong appeal to investors.
Solana’s most recent ascent has brought it into the limelight, prompting crypto devotees and analysts to contemplate whether this represents a new era for the network. Despite a nearly 4% increase in BNB during the same period, Solana’s rapid recovery and robust community support have eclipsed its rival.
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Apart from market size, active participation and complete information on-chain have raised Solana’s price. The network just noted a historic first: 123 million active monthly addresses in October, up 40% from September. According to the latest data, active addresses increased month by month displaying participation and confidence in the promise Solana presented.
According to the real-time economic activity reports by Blockworks Research, transaction fees and MEV tips recently peaked at a new all-time-high figure of $11 million on October 24th. These values have remained much above past ones, even though they have fallen somewhat lately.
Particularly from regular users and small-scale transactions, the higher use and engagement show the dynamic character of Solana’s ecosystem and its capacity to draw each daily players.
Crypto Memecoins Add To The Frenzy
The memecoin mania has taken off within its network, thereby amplifying trading volume and attracting more users, which has contributed to Solana’s rally. Pump.fun, a memecoin generator, and Raydium, a decentralized exchange, have received substantial attention. Pump.fun generated $30 million in revenue in October. On the other hand, Raydium’s trading volume exceeded $30 billion.
Memecoins have been a significant factor in the recent growth of Solana, as a growing number of users are flocking to these platforms to trade or generate meme-based tokens. The emergence of these niche areas has heightened the enthusiasm surrounding Solana, illustrating its adaptability as a blockchain that accommodates both mainstream and unconventional projects.
DeFi Expansion Boosts Solana’s Ecosystem
The price and volume of token transactions are not the only factors that contribute to Solana’s growth. According to a research by Messari, the Solana decentralized finance ecosystem is experiencing growth in terms of value locked (TVL), reaching $5.8 billion in Q3 2024. This is a 25% increase from the previous quarter, which propelled Solana to the position of third largest network by TVL.
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Christian Encila
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn.
Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved the way for a successful stint as an editor at a data engineering firm, where his first-month essay win funded a months-long supply of doggie and kitty treats – a testament to his dedication to his furry companions (more on that later).
Christian then roamed the world of journalism, working at newspapers in Canada and even South Korea. He finally settled down at a local news giant in his hometown in the Philippines for a decade, becoming a total news junkie. But then, something new caught his eye: cryptocurrency. It was like a treasure hunt mixed with storytelling – right up his alley!
So, he landed a killer gig at NewsBTC, where he’s one of the go-to guys for all things crypto. He breaks down this confusing stuff into bite-sized pieces, making it easy for anyone to understand (he salutes his management team for teaching him this skill).
Think Christian’s all work and no play? Not a chance! When he’s not at his computer, you’ll find him indulging his passion for motorbikes. A true gearhead, Christian loves tinkering with his bike and savoring the joy of the open road on his 320-cc Yamaha R3. Once a speed demon who hit 120mph (a feat he vowed never to repeat), he now prefers leisurely rides along the coast, enjoying the wind in his thinning hair.
Speaking of chill, Christian’s got a crew of furry friends waiting for him at home. Two cats and a dog. He swears cats are way smarter than dogs (sorry, Grizzly), but he adores them all anyway. Apparently, watching his pets just chillin’ helps him analyze and write meticulously formatted articles even better.
Here’s the thing about this guy: He works a lot, but he keeps himself fueled by enough coffee to make it through the day – and some serio
