Research Study
Coin Report: Solana (SOL)
An overview of Solana and its potential use cases
October 23, 2025 • 5 min read
Executive Summary
Solana launched in 2020 with the goal of creating a high-performance blockchain capable of supporting scalable decentralized applications (dApps). Created by Anatoly Yakovenko and a team of engineers, Solana introduced a novel approach to blockchain architecture through its proof-of-history mechanism. This innovation enables the network to process thousands of transactions per second, positioning Solana as a more attractive platform for developers.
Fidelity Digital Assets’ “Coin Report” series provides readers with a foundational understanding of a unique asset and examines its strengths and weaknesses. Each installment is updated on an ongoing basis as warranted by significant changes in data and developments across the digital assets market.
This report specifically highlights Solana and explores its long-term potential in the digital asset market, covering topics including:
An overview of Solana’s unique blockchain infrastructure and its enhanced trading experience—and how this differentiator is central to its investment thesis
How Solana is building network effects through developer activity and growth
A high-level comparison of Solana’s architecture and trade-offs relative to other networks
For institutional investors, Solana represents a potential opportunity for portfolio diversification as a high-performance blockchain. As the broader digital assets ecosystem evolves, Solana’s distinct technical approach and growing developer community position it as a notable contender within the smart contract platform space.
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