Solana Short-term Sprint vs Ethereum Long-term Moat: A Comprehensive Comparison from Trading Volume to Locked Value

2025-12-25 19:20:12

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【Crypto World】Regarding the development trajectories of different public blockchains, industry insiders have pointed out an interesting phenomenon: Solana indeed has an early advantage in speed and upgrade flexibility, making it appear highly competitive in the short term. However, when it comes to long-term competitiveness, Ethereum still holds the edge — its deep investments in zero-knowledge proofs and scalability research set the upper limit for future development.

Data comparisons can be quite illustrative. Solana is indeed leading in daily transaction volume, but when looking at total value locked and stablecoin usage, the gap widens. It is estimated that Solana’s scale is roughly one-tenth of Ethereum’s. This is not to say Solana is not capable, but rather that different chains have their own approaches.

The real difference lies in their evolution methods. Ethereum follows a relatively conservative but validated path; although slow, each step is backed by theoretical support and extensive research. This methodology gives it the potential to become the globally recognized verification layer. Solana’s rapid iteration, while eye-catching, will depend on the true needs of the ecosystem and the depth of technological accumulation for how far it can go in the long run. There are no absolute right or wrong paths — they are simply suited to different market demands at different stages.

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0xSherlock

· 2h ago

Sol's trading volume looks good, but the locked-in value is ten times less. This gap says everything. --- ETH is stable, although slow, it has a solid foundation. Sol is more of a sprinting contender; in the long run, ETH still looks better. --- On the zk-proof front, ETH has invested very deeply. Can Sol catch up? It seems the gap will only widen. --- One-tenth of the scale still dares to talk about short-term sprinting? How long this hype can last is really uncertain. --- It's really a matter of style. Sol bets on speed, ETH bets on R&D. Let's see who laughs last. --- High trading volume but few stablecoin users indicate Sol can't retain genuine demand. --- A conservative approach is slow but less prone to crashes. What if Sol's rapid iteration runs into problems? --- Locked-in value is the real indicator. So what if trading volume is high? Users lack stickiness. --- ETH's research reserves are indeed a moat. For Sol to catch up, it will take years. --- One-tenth of the scale and still want more? That's just inviting humiliation.

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StableCoinKaren

· 2h ago

Sol's speed is indeed fast, but the fact that TVL is ten times lower really indicates a problem. ETH is still the same, taking its time to do things thoroughly. The zk wave has fully stocked its technical reserves, while Sol is quick and satisfying in the short term but worrying in the long run. But on the other hand, the Sol ecosystem is indeed very active, and its leading trading volume is not fake, just not as risk-resistant. ETH is like the big brother, stable and reliable, but its pace of innovation truly can't keep up with the newcomers. Both sides are uncomfortable with this. A tenfold gap sounds big, but Sol has only been around for a few years. Given time, it might catch up. TVL numbers can't be fooled; the real money is still piled up on ETH, which shows that the market's recognition of long-term value is still quite clear.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 2h ago

Sol's speed is fast, but the TVL being ten times lower says everything. Ethereum is all about meticulous work; the research into zero-knowledge proofs is not just talk. In the short term, Sol is enjoyable, but in the long run, you still have to bet on ETH's moat.

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FadCatcher

· 2h ago

Sol's speed is fast, but with such a low TVL, still trying to compete with ETH? Be realistic, buddy. Wait, is Solana about to go down again? That's hilarious. ETH may be slow to death, but its fundamentals are solid, and that's the moat. Honestly, Solana can surge in the short term, but in the long run? Still lagging behind ETH.

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ShibaMillionairen't

· 2h ago

Sol's speed is indeed impressive, but when it comes to ecosystem depth, ETH still leads. --- Tenfold gap? These numbers need to be carefully analyzed. --- Conservative and cautious vs rapid iteration, choosing which one is really a tough question. --- The difference in locked-up volume is so large... does it indicate any issues? --- Fast is fast, but without an ecosystem, it's still pointless. --- ETH's research reserves are the core competitive advantage, this cannot be denied. --- If Solana truly wants to surpass, it needs to put in serious effort on the ecosystem. --- On the same track, such different gameplay styles are interesting. --- Looking at this comparison, the considerations for short-term and long-term are vastly different. --- Fast speed ≠ long-term winner; understanding this isn't actually that difficult.

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GasBandit