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Solana’s DeFi ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth as whale investors inject over $1 billion, triggering a 500% surge in network activity. The surge is driven by technical upgrades and institutional confidence, positioning SOL for potential new highs. This movement reflects a broader shift toward high-throughput blockchain solutions.
- Whale movements include a transfer of 20,000 SOL from Kraken to Kamino Finance, followed by a $3 million USDC loan for leveraged trading on OKX.
- The Alpenglow upgrade achieved 99% validator approval, slashing transaction finality to 150ms and attracting Ethereum users facing congestion issues.
- Institutional interest is bolstered by ETF developments and tokenization initiatives, reinforcing Solana's role as a preferred DeFi platform in 2025.
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