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Solana Inks Record-High $300B Stablecoin Volume in January

Solana Inks Record-High $300B Stablecoin Volume in January

DailyCoinDailyCoin2024/01/22 02:25
By:DailyCoin
  • Solana stablecoin transfer volume has been on an impressive climb since last year. 
  • Stablecoin transfer volume on Solana recently reached a new all-time high.
  • The network’s market share in the stablecoin industry has increased significantly. 

Solana, a network that has recently been turning heads with its surging network activity and developer retention rates , is now making strides as an emerging hub for stablecoins. 

Surpassing its rivals, including Ethereum, Cardano, and Polygoin, in multiple metrics , Solana is now looking to make a mark with its latest achievement–a record-high stablecoin transfer volume. 

Solana’s Stablecoin Success

Solana’s stablecoin transfer volume has been on an impressive trajectory since last year, reaching a new all-time high in January by soaring past $300 billion, as reported by blockchain analytics platform Artemis .

The figure marks a major leap from December 2023’s $297 billion and an astounding 2500% surge compared to January 2023’s $12 billion volume. 

This remarkable growth has propelled Solana’s market share to 32%, a staggering climb from its 1% share just a year ago, nearly catching up with Ethereum’s 33% market share. In stark contrast, Ethereum has recorded $317 billion in stablecoin transfer volume this month. 

Solana’s recent success in the stablecoin industry can be attributed to the significant volumes of USDC transfers and the introduction of Paxos’ new stablecoin, USDP . Additionally, the platform has experienced a massive surge in DeFi activity , reflected in its TVL (Total Value Locked) reaching $1.36 billion, the highest since September 2022, as reported by DeFiLama .

On the Flipside

  • Despite Solana’s effort to distance itself from FTX, the defunct exchange still holds millions in SOL tokens, most of which will hit the market in 2025. 
  • Solana’s recent ascent has sparked a resurgence of the ‘Ethereum Killer’ narrative. However, S olana’s Anatoly Yakoveko swiftly rejected the label and advocated for co-existence. 

Why This Matters

Solana’s remarkable growth in the stablecoin space underscores its increasing prominence in the broader decentralized finance landscape. Should it maintain its momentum, the network is slated to replace Ethereum as a stablecoin hub.

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