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Jeden Tag erscheinen immer mehr automatisierte Kryptowährungshandelslösungen auf dem Markt. Fast alle großen Kryptowährungsbörsen bieten bereits ihre eigenen KI-Agenten an.
Bis vor kurzem konzentrierten sich die Diskussionen über künstliche Intelligenz im Kryptohandel hauptsächlich auf Analysen: Ein Modell konnte Daten sammeln, die Marktsentiment einschätzen, Preisniveaus hervorheben oder helfen, Handelsideen zu formulieren. Jetzt hat sich der Fokus verschoben. Große Börsen haben begonnen, eine Umgebung zu schaffen, in der ein KI-Agent nicht nur den Markt analysiert, sondern auch Zugang zu tatsächlichen Handelsaktivitäten erhält: Er kann Angebote lesen, die Liquidität überprüfen, Aufträge erteilen, Positionen verwalten, mit Wallets arbeiten und mit On-Chain-Infrastruktur interagieren. Genau deshalb ist das Thema KI-Agenten im Jahr 2026 keine Frage des Futurismus mehr. Es ist eine Frage der modernen Architektur einer hochmodernen Krypto-Börse.

Polymarket and Kalshi updated their rules after the U.S. Senate proposed restrictions on certain forecasts
Crypto prediction markets are tightening controls on insider trading: Polymarket has expanded its list of prohibited activities, while Kalshi has introduced new tools for identifying insiders. At the same time, Polymarket has launched a program to attract new users.
The Kalshi platform announced that it is implementing new technological measures that proactively block politicians, athletes, and other individuals associated with specific political and sports markets from participating in trading. The service has also made it easier for users to report violations.
Polymarket announced that it has updated its restrictions policy, introducing clearer rules regarding insider trading. Three main categories of prohibited actions were identified: trading based on stolen confidential information, trading based on insider information, and trading by individuals who can directly influence the outcome of an event.
In addition to insider trading, the platform’s global and U.S. divisions have banned “all forms of fraud and market manipulation, including spoofing, fictitious trades and trading using illiquid assets, as well as self-trading, front-running, misuse of information, attempts at manipulation, and disruptive actions that interfere with the normal functioning of markets.”
These updates come as the U.S. Senate has introduced a bill titled “Prohibiting Prediction Markets Related to Sports Competitions or Gambling.” The bill covers a wide range of products, including contracts related to professional and collegiate sports.
Previously, a bill was introduced aimed at banning bets on prediction markets related to death, war, and murder. This occurred following the U.S. and Israeli strike on Iran, which resulted in the killing of the republic’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Kalshi and Polymarket are the largest prediction markets for cryptocurrency betting. According to The Block, monthly trading volume on Kalshi in February was approximately $10.44 billion, while on the global Polymarket platform it was $7.94 billion. For the first part of March, the figures were $9.61 billion and $8.14 billion, respectively. On Polymarket US (a service for the U.S. market), trading volume was $263 million in February and has already reached $393 million this month.
Users of prediction markets place bets on the outcome of events by purchasing “yes” or “no” tokens. The token’s market price reflects the collective assessment of probability: for example, $0.20 indicates a 20% chance of the event occurring. Winning tokens pay out $1 each, while losing tokens are worth zero. They can be traded within the platforms themselves, just like on an exchange, until the outcome is determined.
On March 24, Polymarket also updated its referral program. The platform offers to return up to 30% of the commissions from new customers referred by users. Existing traders with a trading volume of at least $10,000 are eligible to participate in the program.
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The organization behind the launch of Ethereum has published a new strategic vision for the role of layer-2 networks
The Ethereum Foundation (EF), the organization behind the development of Ethereum, has published a strategic vision for the synergy between the main blockchain and Layer 2 (L2) networks. Approximately five years after the development of L2 technologies began, developers have, for the first time, redefined their role in the future of Ethereum.
In 2020, L2s were launched with the goal of relieving congestion on the main network and making transactions faster and cheaper. During traffic spikes at that time, Ethereum often struggled to handle the transaction flow, leading to significant increases in delays and fees. However, as technical updates were implemented, the situation changed, as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned in early February, calling the now -outdated concept “meaningless.”
In the new development strategy, the developers assign L2 a key role in developing functionality that cannot be implemented at the base layer of Ethereum. They emphasized that “no single network can meet the diverse needs of the global blockchain economy.” The developers have clearly defined the roles for both approaches.
Ethereum’s primary role is to remain the most decentralized hub for settlement, liquidity, and decentralized finance. L2’s primary role is to launch specialized applications, ensure corporate compliance, provide enhanced privacy, offer unique fee mechanisms, and enable rapid iterations.
According to EF, this model benefits both sides: L2s will gain access to the liquidity, users, and security of the base blockchain without spending billions to build their own set of network operators. Ethereum, in turn, will strengthen its network effect and attract additional demand for ETH.
In addition to these overarching principles, EF offers three key recommendations for teams developing L2 networks: first and foremost, they should stop competing with Ethereum on transaction speed or cost and instead focus on unique features.
They also emphasized network security transparency: developers should specify the degree of decentralization they employ, and highlighted the role of rapid asset and data exchange between networks - EF urged developers to implement mechanisms where liquidity could move freely between L1 and L2 without complex bridges.
Active development of Ethereum
Just a year ago, in early 2025, there was virtually no developer activity within the EF, a situation accompanied by internal disagreements and a subsequent reorganization of the management team. Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin, having stepped back from management for several years prior, took sole responsibility for the EF’s next steps. He announced major changes in the EF’s leadership and outlined new goals for the foundation.
As a result, a number of new initiatives emerged, coinciding with the rise of the Ethereum (ETH) price to a peak of nearly $5,000, reached in August 2025. And although the ETH price has since fallen by approximately 55%, standing at $2,150 as of March 24, developers continue to promote new solutions.
The new development roadmap, published in late March 2026, complements the developers’ previously announced plans. In early 2026, the EF had already announced two Ethereum protocol updates - Glamsterdam and Hegota - aimed at scaling and reducing fees this year. And lead researcher Justin Drake presented a roadmap outlining plans for major changes through 2029.
In addition, in early 2026, Ethereum developers were also highly active in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. In early February, Vitalik Buterin published a new vision for the synergy between AI, blockchain technologies, and cryptography. In his post, he highlighted key areas of Ethereum’s development.
Shortly before that, the development team announced the launch of the new ERC-8004 standard, which aims to create tools for the blockchain to interact with artificial intelligence-based applications.
Since late 2025, Vitalik Buterin has repeatedly cited the threat of quantum computers and the need to enhance privacy as key priorities for Ethereum. For example, he stated bluntly that developers “will no longer compromise” on privacy and decentralization in exchange for mass adoption.
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Die Rentabilität des Bitcoin-Minings ist gesunken. Welche anderen Kryptowährungen werden von Minern abgebaut?
Mining ist die erste Methode zur Extraktion von Kryptowährungen, die 2009 zusammen mit Bitcoin entstand. Durch komplexe Rechenprozesse erhalten Miner die Blockchain-Betrieb aufrecht und erhalten eine Belohnung in Kryptowährung für ihre Bemühungen.
Die Rentabilität des Bitcoin-Minings ist kürzlich erheblich gesunken und hat Ende Februar einen historischen Tiefstand erreicht. Der Bitcoin Hashprice Index fiel auf 27,6 $. Am 18. März schwankt er um 32 $, verglichen mit etwa 47 $ vor einem Jahr.

What is X Layer and how to use it. How the L2 network works, how to transfer tokens via bridges, how to check transaction status, and what to do if withdrawals are delayed
X Layer is a Layer 2 network for the Ethereum ecosystem, integrated with OKX’s infrastructure. For users, it offers practical benefits: lower fees, faster transactions, and access to dApps in an EVM-compatible environment. In current documentation, X Layer is described as an Ethereum Layer 2 solution built by OKX on the enhanced Optimism Stack, featuring EVM equivalence, 1-second blocks, and gas in OKB.
A specific detail regarding the name is important for searching for information. Previously, the network was referred to as X1 in public communications, but the current infrastructure and documentation use the name X Layer. This is the current public name of the network in 2026.
What is X Layer in simple terms
What is X Layer in simple terms? X Layer is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network for Ethereum. It is designed to process transactions and run dApps faster and more cheaply than on the Ethereum mainnet. The X Layer developer documentation explicitly refers to it as an Ethereum Layer 2 network with full EVM equivalence.
For the average user, this means one simple thing: many familiar wallets, addresses, and contracts operate in a way that’s familiar from Ethereum, but transactions take place on L2. At the same time, the network is connected to the OKX ecosystem via OKX Wallet, OKLink, and other internal tools, so you can check blocks, transactions, and transfer statuses within the proprietary infrastructure, rather than relying solely on third-party services.
How X Layer Works: Core Components and Operational Logic
X Layer is designed so that execution takes place in L2, while the final state and data are linked to Ethereum. The current documentation states that the network runs on the OP Stack, uses a trusted sequencer, and provides fast L2 execution for most operations with data published to L1. For the user, it looks simple: a transaction on X Layer is confirmed faster than on the Ethereum mainnet, and the model itself reduces transaction costs.
EVM compatibility here means that applications and wallets from the Ethereum ecosystem do not need to be adapted for a new virtual machine. The X Layer overview explicitly states “Full EVM Equivalence: deploy existing Ethereum applications without code modifications.” This is important for both developers and users, who can connect a standard Web3 wallet and interact with dApps in a familiar format.
Where can you view transactions and blocks? The basic option is the X Layer explorer on OKLink. There, you can find lists of blocks, transactions, pending operations, and a separate page for L2→L1 bridge transactions. Additionally, X Layer is integrated into the OKX Wallet infrastructure, where you can also track activity and address formats.
X Layer and Cross-Chain Bridges: How Asset Transfer Works
The X Layer and cross-chain bridges. A bridge is needed to transfer an asset from one network to another. In practice, this involves locking or accounting for the asset on one side and issuing or unlocking its equivalent on the other side. The X Layer architectural description includes separate flows for L1→L2 and L2→L1: the user deposits the asset into the bridge contract, the bridge service tracks the event, after which a claim or mint occurs on the X Layer side, and when withdrawing back, the transaction goes through the finalization stage on L1.
The practical risk here is significant. Official infrastructure and supported routes change over time, and some cross-chain transfers may go through third-party providers. Therefore, the security rule is simple: always verify the destination network, address, token, fee, and receipt format before confirmation. And for sensitive transfers, send a minimal amount first. This is especially important in Layer X, where there are two address display formats.
How to Transfer Tokens to X Layer
How to transfer tokens to X Layer. The general transfer process is as follows: select the source network, connect your wallet, select the token, specify the X Layer network as the destination network, confirm the transaction, and wait for the funds to be credited. The specific interface depends on which bridge or aggregator the user is using, but the basic logic is the same. The X Layer bridge flow is described in the documentation as L1 deposit → event sync → L2 claim or mint → block inclusion → balance update.
You also need to consider the address format. In X Layer, an address can be displayed as XKO or as a regular 0x. The documentation explicitly states that these addresses are equivalent to on-chain addresses and differ only in the prefix. However, there is an important limitation: XKO is used for off-chain display and RPC/UI interactions, while the standard 20-byte address format must be used when manually constructing transactions. Otherwise, the network will reject such a transaction.
Before sending, it’s helpful to go through a short checklist:
check the source network and destination network;make sure you’re sending the correct token, not a similar contract;verify the recipient’s address and network format;check the fee and gas;check the limits, minimum amount, and any service restrictions;estimate the approximate time of crediting;save the transaction hash immediately after sending.
Another detail from the technical specifications is confirmed by the practice of Layer 2 networks: during maintenance and updates, deposits and withdrawals may be temporarily suspended. Therefore, before making a large transfer, it is wise to check the status of the network and services, rather than relying solely on the wallet interface. In X Layer, this is especially important for bridge and L2→L1 claim operations, where delays may be related not only to the block itself but also to the finalization phase.
How to Check the Status of an X Layer Transaction
How to check the status of an X Layer transaction. To check the status, you need the transaction hash. You can usually find it in your wallet, transaction history, or the bridge interface immediately after confirmation. Next, enter this hash into a blockchain explorer. For X Layer, the main tool for checking is the OKLink X Layer explorer.
On the transaction page, you should check several fields: status, block number, time, sender and recipient addresses, the fee paid, and, if it’s a cross-chain transaction, the relationship between the L2 and L1 hashes. For bridge transfers, the separate L2–L1 transactions page in OKLink is convenient, where you can see whether the associated L1 transaction has been confirmed or is still showing as a Pending claim.
The second verification option is through the tools within the OKX Wallet, where X Layer is already supported as a network. However, if you need the most accurate technical status, the explorer usually remains the primary source, because that is where you can see the block, fee, transaction type, and sequence of steps in the bridge transfer.
What to do if a transfer is stuck in X Layer
What to do if a transaction is stuck in the x layer. First, check the transaction hash, then verify the network and address, then check the status in the explorer, check the bridge stage if the transaction went through a bridge, make sure the fee has been paid, and only then decide whether to wait longer or contact support. In most cases, “stuck” does not mean a loss of funds, but rather a processing status or waiting for the next step. This is especially evident on bridge pages, where some transactions are displayed as “Pending claim” rather than “failed.”
The procedure is as follows:
find the transaction hash in your wallet or service;check it in the OKLink X Layer explorer;verify the address, destination network, and token;if a bridge was used, check the status of each step;make sure there are sufficient funds on the destination side to cover the fee;wait a reasonable amount of time if the network is congested or a claim is in progress;if the status does not change, contact the service or bridge support, attaching the hash and details.
What not to do:
Do not send a duplicate transaction at random;Do not change the network in your wallet without understanding exactly what happened;Do not trust “helpers” in private messages;Do not share your seed phrase or private keys;Do not sign unfamiliar transactions just to “unlock” funds.
What are the risks of using X Layer?
What are the risks of using X Layer? The main risks here are not unique to any single network: these include bridge risks, risks associated with the wrong network or address, phishing, fake interfaces, errors with token contracts, temporary downtime during updates, and the risk of a malicious signature in the wallet. In the case of X Layer, there is an additional nuance regarding XKO and 0x addresses: the formats are equivalent on-chain, but they must be used correctly and with an understanding of where the format is acceptable and where it is not.
Basic precautions help mitigate risks: verify domains and contracts, start with a small amount, save transaction hashes, use an official blockchain explorer, do not share your seed phrase, and do not confirm suspicious requests. This is especially important for bridges because a user error and an error from an external bridge service look identical until the first check in the explorer.
X Layer in 2026 already looks like a full-fledged L2 infrastructure with EVM compatibility, an explorer, bridge logic, and its own addressing features. But the rule of thumb remains the same as for any cross-chain transaction: first verify the network, token, and address; then make a test transfer; then send the main amount.
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Vyper in simple terms: features, security-related limitations, reasons for Solidity’s popularity, and how Vyper interacts with data oracles.
Vyper is a contract-oriented language for the EVM, specifically designed with a focus on code readability, simplicity, and predictability.
Within the Ethereum ecosystem, Vyper is notable not as a “Solidity killer,” but as a language with a different philosophy. It deliberately removes some of the features that provide flexibility in large projects but simultaneously increase the complexity of audits and the risk of errors. That is precisely why discussions about Vyper almost always boil down not only to syntax but also to the question of which trade-off is more important: development speed or limiting dangerous patterns at the language level itself.
What is Vyper for smart contracts
What is Vyper for smart contracts? Vyper is a language for smart contracts on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks; its syntax is similar to Python’s, but it is not a direct copy of Python.
The main idea behind Vyper is not to give developers maximum expressiveness, but to reduce the error surface. Therefore, the language removes a number of constructs that are considered too complex, ambiguous, or difficult to verify. As a result, Vyper is often chosen where code clarity and predictable contract behavior are important.
In practice, Vyper is used for Ethereum smart contracts, simple protocols, and contracts where auditability and transparency of logic are more important than a rich language ecosystem. This does not mean that complex systems cannot be written in Vyper, but the language itself clearly encourages a more rigorous and restrained design style.
How is Vyper different from Solidity
Solidity is the primary smart contract language for the EVM, an object-oriented high-level language with a vast ecosystem. Vyper is a more restricted and stricter language that intentionally excludes a number of features available in Solidity.
Comparison of differences :
Syntax :                                             
Vyper - Python with an emphasis on simplicity                                             
Solidity - Curly braces, influenced by C++, JavaScript, and Python

Philosophy :                              
Vyper -  Restrictions for the sake of security and readability       
Solidity -  Flexibility and a wide range of capabilities
Modifiers :        
Vyper -  No                                                                                                       
Solidity - Yes

Inheritance:                                                                 
Vyper -  No                                                                                                       
Solidity - Yes
Inline assembly :                                                           
Vyper -  No                                                                                                       
Solidity - Yes
Function overloading :                                                  
Vyper -  No                                                                                                       
Solidity - Yes
Tool ecosystem:
Vyper -  Already available, mostly via the Python stack and specialized tools           
Solidity - More extensive, mature IDEs, plugins, frameworks, and libraries

Libraries and templates:                               
Vyper - Fewer ready-made solutions                                                         
Solidity - Significantly more ready-made code and best practices
The official Vyper documentation explicitly lists the features that have been omitted: inline assembly, class inheritance, modifiers, function overloading, operator overloading, infinite loops, and recursive calls. The rationale is clear: fewer hidden effects, less ambiguity, and easier auditing, but less flexibility.
Therefore, the difference between the languages isn’t just a matter of coding style. Solidity is better suited for complex patterns and large-scale ecosystem development. Vyper is better suited where a narrow, controlled language without unnecessary “magic” is important.
Why is Vyper considered more secure
Because it attempts to eliminate some risks not through recommendations, but through the language’s design itself. In the Vyper documentation, this is called “compiler-enforced security”: certain patterns are simply unavailable to the developer.
But the exact wording is important here. “Safer” does not mean “free of vulnerabilities.” Errors in business logic, integrations, access rights, oracles, and configurations remain possible regardless of the language. Even if the language is simpler, the contract itself can still be poorly designed.
What exactly is simplified for auditing and verification:
The code becomes more predictable because there are fewer hidden constructs;there are no modifiers, so checks aren’t hidden in separate layers;there is no function overloading, so function calls are always unambiguous;there is no inline assembly, so type safety and code readability are preserved;there is no class inheritance, meaning fewer jumps between files and less confusion with precedence;there is no recursion or infinite loops, meaning it is easier to control the upper limit of “gas” and analyze behavior;it is easier to find where a variable is read and modified because the language restricts opaque constructs.
Why Developers Choose Solidity Over Vyper
Because Solidity remains the de facto primary language for the EVM. It has a much larger developer community, more documentation, more libraries, more templates, and more established best practices for auditing, testing, and deployment. The official Solidity documentation showcases a mature and robust language, and the Solidity website specifically highlights its developed ecosystem and regular compiler updates.
There is also a practical reason: Solidity has a broader toolset. IDEs, plugins, frameworks, ABI tools, integration examples, and guides for Chainlink and other services usually appear first for Solidity. Even Chainlink, in most EVM guides, shows examples in Solidity first, while Vyper is supported as an additional option rather than the ecosystem’s primary language.
The choice between Vyper and Solidity often comes down not to ideology, but to the ecosystem and development speed. Solidity is chosen where it is more important to find developers, quickly reuse code, and integrate into industry practices. Vyper is chosen where language limitations are seen as an advantage rather than a hindrance.
How Vyper is connected to data oracles
Vyper itself is not an oracle and does not replace oracle infrastructure. An oracle is a set of contracts and off-chain logic that delivers data to the blockchain. Here, Vyper serves as the language in which a contract that consumes this data can be written.
In practice, it works like this: many data providers publish Solidity-style interfaces and ABIs, but a Vyper contract can still call their functions through the contract interface.
Here’s a clear example: a Vyper contract reads price feeds, verifies the data’s validity, and then uses the price to calculate collateral, fees, or transaction limits. In other words, Vyper doesn’t interfere with working with data oracles—it simply does so via ABIs and EVM interfaces, just like other languages for this virtual machine.
Vyper is neither the “best” nor the “worst” language in and of itself, but rather a deliberately limited tool for Ethereum smart contracts. Its strengths lie in readability, predictability, and a lower error surface. Its weakness is a narrower ecosystem compared to Solidity. Therefore, in 2026, Vyper remains an important alternative for EVM development, but Solidity still wins out in terms of ecosystem scale, tooling, and day-to-day practicality.
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Experten haben identifiziert, welche Länder, neben den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten, günstige Bedingungen für die Geschäftsentwicklung im Bereich Kryptowährung und Blockchain schaffen.
Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate sind eines der größten Krypto-Zentren der Welt, wo die Regierung günstige Bedingungen für die Entwicklung von Kryptowährungs- und Blockchain-Projekten schafft. Die laufenden Raketen- und Drohnenangriffe Irans auf die Golfstaaten erhöhen jedoch den Druck auf die Wirtschaft der Region, und die Instabilität wirkt sich bereits auf verschiedene Sektoren aus.

Despite its dominance in asset tokenization and stablecoins, Ethereum’s price continues to track Bitcoin, and the network’s fundamental metrics have virtually no impact on it
Since early March, Ethereum has posted one of the strongest growth performances among the major cryptocurrencies; however, its performance over the years has been heavily influenced by Bitcoin. According to experts at the asset management firm Bitwise, the price of ETH behaves in a largely paradoxical manner. On the one hand, it is the most reliable blockchain in its category, with growing institutional adoption; on the other hand, the price barely reacts to these successes.
“Ethereum behaves like leveraged Bitcoin trading,” Bitwise notes.
Bitwise analysts built a factor model by analyzing 406 weekly periods starting in May 2018. The goal of the study was to understand what actually drives the price of Ethereum.
The report was released amid Ethereum’s (ETH) nearly 20% rise since early March, surpassing the $2,300 mark. Over the same period, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) rose by about 10%. Among the ten largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Ethereum showed the highest percentage growth from the beginning of the month through March 18. The only exception is Hyperliquid (HYPE), which rose by 35% but only entered the top 10 largest crypto assets on March 17.
Bitwise’s conclusion is that Bitcoin remains the dominant factor, with a high correlation between Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements of around 65%. When Bitcoin rises, Ethereum follows suit, and when the former falls, the latter declines at a faster rate.
Ethereum finds itself in a paradoxical position, writes Bitwise, especially against the backdrop of favorable regulation in the U.S. and institutional demand. Moreover, Ethereum accounts for more than 50% ($150 billion) of the $300 billion stablecoin market and about 60% ($15 billion) of the $25 billion tokenized asset market. And yet, this has almost no impact on the price, according to Bitwise.
What affects the price of Ethereum
The most surprising finding of the Bitwise study is that Ethereum’s price is not influenced by fundamental factors such as the blockchain’s revenue from transaction fees. This metric had such a negligible impact on the price that experts dismissed it as “noise.”
Experts believe the market views Ethereum not as a “technology company” generating profits for holders, but as a “network commodity” analogous to oil or gold, but in the digital world.
Bitwise cites the ratio of the asset’s price to the blockchain network’s total revenue as evidence. In traditional business, such a discrepancy would lead to a decline in prices. But in the crypto world, where ETH follows BTC, this is not a sell signal: “we are not seeing this,” analysts note.
Whether this trend will continue depends on how investors perceive Ethereum, the report states. And if “ETH remains a Bitcoin analogue with a high price volatility ratio, then active addresses and revenue will remain secondary.”
What factors influence the price of Ethereum?
To date, in addition to Ethereum’s price dependence on Bitcoin, experts have identified several additional factors that have nonetheless influenced ETH’s price formation.
Macroeconomics. The second most significant factor after Bitcoin is financial conditions in traditional markets and U.S. monetary policy. The influence of this factor has increased sharply during periods of stress and when the U.S. Federal Reserve eases its policy. At times, its contribution to ETH price movements has reached 40%. When interest rates fall in traditional markets and investors’ access to liquidity improves, this helps Ethereum as well, especially if Bitcoin remains stagnant.
Institutional capital inflows. Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have a consistent impact on the price. While they are not a growth driver due to their modest trading volume, they provide solid support for the trend. Bitwise noted that in 91% of cases, capital inflows into or outflows from an ETH - ETF are statistically significant for the price, although the magnitude of this influence is small.
Network activity. User activity on the network and transaction volume are only significant during periods of asset growth, such as in May 2021 amid the boom in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) markets. During other periods, this was not a factor.
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Solana has become one of the most popular blockchains in the cryptocurrency market in terms of user base, trading volume on decentralized exchanges, and stablecoin transactions
Six years ago, on March 16, 2020, the Solana (SOL) blockchain network was launched, becoming one of the key platforms in the crypto industry and ranking seventh among the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Today, it leads the smart contract platform category across many network metrics, outperforming competitors such as Ethereum, Base, Tron, and BNB Chain.
In January 2025, the price of SOL hit a new all-time high, surpassing $295, but by now, prices have plummeted by more than two-thirds. This rise and subsequent fall coincided with activity in the meme coin market, where Solana has established itself as the primary blockchain for launching such coins. As of March 17, SOL is trading below $95, marking a drop of nearly 70% from its peak.
The price of Solana has risen above $250 several times in its history. This first occurred amid a bull market in late 2021, after which the price plummeted below $10 by the end of 2022. In late 2024 and early 2025, the price once again attempted to break above this level, but by April it had retreated to $100. By September 2025, the price had reached this level once again, after which it has been in a correction phase up to the present moment.
Despite the decline in hype surrounding the memecoin market, where interest in Solana was partly driven by the “meme” trend the blockchain leads in many other areas.
“A leader in fundamental metrics. Over the past year, Solana has led all blockchains using smart contracts in terms of the number of users, transactions, and transaction fees,” wrote Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, an asset management firm that offers SOL-based investment products.
Sol: Leader in Activity
Currently, trading activity dominates on Solana, and five of the ten largest decentralized exchanges (DEXs) by trading volume operate on this network. The combined share of DEXs in global trading volume exceeds 33% ($96 billion in February). The closest competing network, Ethereum, generates a volume of just over $57 billion.
Solana has also secured a spot among the leaders in terms of active users. According to TokenTerminal as of March 17, the figure stood at 37 million users over the past month, trailing BNB Chain at 50.5 million and NEAR at 40.1 million.
Solana became the second-largest blockchain network by the number of transactions processed -112.9 billion over the past 365 days. This is nearly 20 times higher than its closest competitor, BNB Chain, which recorded 6.2 billion. According to TokenTerminal, Internet Computer (ICP) ranks first with 146.5 billion (however, this network does not stand out in any other respect besides this metric -for example, data in March showed that the network had 3,500 active users).
Future Prospects
Trading isn’t the only area where Solana is a leading network. In a separate analytical note, Pandl also highlighted Solana’s potential in the development of the stablecoin market and retail payments using stablecoins.
Citing the Allium analytics dashboard, which tracks the volume of stablecoin transfers across individual blockchain networks, Pandl highlighted the trends in February, which “was a breakthrough month for stablecoins on Solana.” The expert noted that transaction volume for the second month of the year reached $650 billion, more than double the previous record set in October of last year and the highest figure for any blockchain during the period under review.
However, when considering the number of stablecoin holders across individual networks, Solana is far from being the leading blockchain. According to Rwa.xyz, the network ranks only seventh in terms of the number of stablecoin holders, with a figure just over 10 million. The top three spots are held by Tron (nearly 92 million holders), BNB Chain (over 59 million), and Ethereum (nearly 21.5 million).
Earlier this year, experts at the British bank Standard Chartered also noted that activity on Solana had begun to shift away from trading on decentralized exchanges dominated by meme coins toward SOL pairs against stablecoins. At the same time, analysts pointed to growing demand for payment infrastructure compared to speculative flows on the blockchain.
The bank’s analysts expect that, in the long term, the network will shift toward the payments sector, where stablecoins will play a key role in the network’s development.
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World Liberty Financial, ein Krypto-Projekt, das von der Familie Trump unterstützt wird, stimmte für einen Vorschlag, der WLFI-Token-Inhabern mit Beständen von 5 Millionen Dollar oder mehr „direkten Zugang“ zum Team ermöglicht.
Nur zehn große Teilnehmer von 1.800 sicherten sich laut CoinDesk eine überwältigende Mehrheit bei der Abstimmung.
WLFI-Inhaber nahmen am Abstimmungsprozess teil, und das „Stimmgewicht“ war proportional zur Anzahl der Token im Guthaben eines Nutzers. Der Vorschlag für den „Zugang zum Team“ wurde von 99,12 % der 1.800 Teilnehmer genehmigt. Bemerkenswerterweise wurden 76 % der Token von nur zehn Wallets gehalten.