Solana shows strong momentum with Solaxy ICO and rising DApp revenue

Solaxy, the first-ever Solana Layer 2 solution, has captured investor attention by raising $2 million within 24 hours of its presale. Designed to address Solana’s scalability and congestion issues, Solaxy integrates Solana’s speed and low fees with Ethereum’s liquidity, positioning itself as a bridge to multichain decentralized finance (DeFi).
Offering features like staking with an impressive 1290% dynamic APY, Solaxy aims to democratize meme coin trading by empowering everyday traders with tools typically used by institutional players. Analysts are optimistic about the project, labeling it a potential 10x growth opportunity in the Solana ecosystem.
Solana chart (Nov 2024 - Dec 2024) Source: Trading View
Solana’s DApp ecosystem reaches new heights
The Solana network continues its upward trajectory, with its decentralized application (DApp) ecosystem generating $365 million in revenue last November. Notably, the meme coin creation platform PumpFun became the first Solana-based DApp to achieve $100 million in monthly revenue. Despite controversies surrounding its operations, PumpFun’s success underscores the growing demand for Solana-based meme coins. The ecosystem's overall growth reflects Solana’s strong position in the crypto market.
Can Solana rival Ethereum?
Solana’s momentum has led to it outperforming Ethereum in some metrics, including decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume. In November, Solana processed $52 billion in DEX trades compared to Ethereum’s $42 billion. Technical analysis also highlights bullish indicators for Solana, such as the golden cross pattern and a breakout above its descending trendline. With a mid-term target of $354, experts believe Solana could reach as high as $700 in the long term, contingent on broader market rallies and increased adoption. However, the ecosystem's smaller size and utility compared to Ethereum remain challenges.
Solana’s recent achievements, from Solaxy’s record-breaking ICO to rising DApp revenue and technical strides, suggest a promising future. Investors will closely watch for further technological advancements and market developments.
Previously, we analyzed Solana’s price dynamics and a potential breakout to $320 and $440 based on Fibonacci projections and technical indicators. These targets remain pivotal as Solana builds momentum in the crypto market.