The decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on the Solana (SOL) blockchain has seen a remarkable surge, surpassing the $2 billion mark for four consecutive days, hitting a record-breaking $2.85 billion on March 5. According to DeFi TVL aggregator DeFiLlama, Solana DEXes have recorded over $2 billion in trading volume in the past day, marking a 153% increase over the past week. As of now, Solana stands as the third largest blockchain network in terms of DEX volume, following Ethereum and Arbitrum.
Ethereum, known for hosting the largest DeFi ecosystem, registered approximately $4.7 billion in trading volume in the past 24 hours, with a positive weekly change of 54%. On the other hand, Arbitrum DEXes witnessed $2.1 billion in daily trading volume, marking an 85% increase over the past week.
The surge in Solana’s trading volume can be attributed to several factors, including the rising number of on-chain transactions and the resulting network congestion. The platform’s ability to handle large-scale transactions efficiently has attracted users, showcasing its growing prominence in the blockchain industry. With high throughput and low transaction fees, Solana provides traders and investors with a seamless trading experience, distinguishing itself from other networks.
Solana’s popularity surge coincides with heightened interest and increased demand in the overall cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin recently reached a new all-time high above $69,000, driven by investor inflows into U.S. spot exchange-traded crypto products and anticipation of global interest rate reductions. Solana itself has experienced a notable uptick, with a 12% increase in the last week and an impressive 35% surge over the past month, indicating a strong bullish trend in the cryptocurrency market.
The Solana ecosystem now boasts over 2,500 monthly active developers, according to the Solana Foundation. The network has maintained a consistent range of 2,500 to 3,000 monthly active developers over the past year, showcasing its ability to attract and retain talent. This increased developer activity aligns with Solana’s achievements in the crypto community, including surpassing Ethereum in 7-day stablecoin trading volume for the first time. In January, stablecoin transfers on Solana reached $103 billion, outperforming other networks like Ethereum, Tron, and BNB Chain. Additionally, Solana surpassed Ethereum in NFT trade volume for the month of December, further solidifying its position in the blockchain space.
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