Yet many mainstream investors are only beginning to understand the network and its $SOL token. Known for its speed and scalability, Solana is a smart contract platform hosting a wide range of applications.
According to Grayscale’s report, from decentralized finance to consumer apps and mobile networks, the Solana ecosystem has grown into one of the most active in the blockchain world. For investors looking to explore high-activity networks, Solana offers a compelling case.
1/ @solana is a central part of the crypto ecosystem, but many mainstream investors are only just starting to learn about the network and its $SOL token. Get up to speed with the latest report from our research team.
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— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 17, 2025
Solana’s High-Activity Ecosystem
Solana stands out in the crowded world of smart contract blockchains for its deep and diverse on-chain activity. The network leads in users, transaction volume, and transaction fees, three key metrics of blockchain activity. Notable applications include Raydium Protocol, a decentralized exchange; pumpfun, a consumer-focused app; and Helium, a network for mobile hotspots. Measuring Solana’s activity goes beyond the blockchain itself, as its hosted apps generate significant additional transaction volume.
6/ The network produces new blocks every 400 milliseconds, and transactions can be considered final in about 12–13 seconds. In addition to high throughput, transaction costs have remained relatively low: users have paid an average transaction fee of just $0.02 year to date. pic.twitter.com/XpZei8LqFJ
— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 17, 2025
According to Grayscale, the Solana ecosystem earns roughly $425 million in fees per month, translating to more than $5 billion annually. This success stems from fast and inexpensive transactions, a smooth user experience, and a willingness to take a unique path compared to other blockchains. The network produces new blocks every 400 milliseconds, and transactions reach finality in just 12 to 13 seconds.
6/ The network produces new blocks every 400 milliseconds, and transactions can be considered final in about 12–13 seconds. In addition to high throughput, transaction costs have remained relatively low: users have paid an average transaction fee of just $0.02 year to date. pic.twitter.com/XpZei8LqFJ
— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 17, 2025
Users pay an average fee of only $0.02 per transaction this year, making it one of the cheapest networks for high-volume activity. Solana also benefits from a strong developer community, with over 1,000 full-time developers working to advance applications and infrastructure across the network.
8/ The $SOL token is a digital commodity that helps operate the network and provides investment access to growth in the Solana ecosystem. pic.twitter.com/wnU7kzw1rr
— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 17, 2025
Understanding $SOL and Its Investment Potential
The $SOL token is the native asset that powers the Solana network. It enables users to interact with the blockchain and gives investors a way to gain exposure to the ecosystem’s growth. Supply of $SOL increases by around 4% to 4.5% annually, which can dilute existing holdings. However, staking $SOL offers nominal rewards of roughly 7%, resulting in an inflation-adjusted return of about 2.5% to 3%.
10/ However, $SOL stakers can receive a nominal reward rate of around 7%³, depending on network conditions. Therefore, $SOL stakers earn a “real” (inflation-adjusted) reward rate of roughly 2.5%–3%. pic.twitter.com/h7p1rmsEcN
— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 17, 2025
For investors, the value proposition of $SOL centers on the network’s expansion. If Solana continues to attract users, process transactions efficiently, and generate fees, the token’s price could rise. The network’s speed, low costs, and vibrant developer community make it well-positioned to capture more market activity and drive long-term growth.
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