Solana - The Emperor's New Clothes
Does Solana really have the potential to surpass Ethereum and become the next king of public chains? Or on the contrary, is Solana's prosperity an artificial illusion, or is it the emperor's new clothes?

Does Solana really have the potential to surpass Ethereum and become the next king of public chains? Or on the contrary, is Solana's prosperity an artificial illusion, or is it the emperor's new clothes?
In 2024, Solana emerged as a dark horse, with its TVL soaring from US$1 billion at the beginning of the year to nearly US$5 billion today, becoming the fourth largest public chain.
Solana doesn’t have to go the Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS) route chosen by Ethereum, but it will need to take a comprehensive approach to stabilize its fee market in the long term.
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Solana’s token extensions enable developers to build complex token interactions.
RepubliK's integration with Fireblocks enhances Web3 security, prioritizing transparency and user-centricity. This pioneering move signifies a pivotal step in fortifying social media platforms against evolving digital threats.
Firedancer is a new protocol built specifically for the Solana blockchain. It aims to improve transaction throughput and optimization on Solana, which is critical for its long-term growth.
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