Foundation Capital has raised $600 million for its 11th fund, focusing on early-stage startups in sectors like crypto, fintech, and AI. The firm, an early investor in Solana Labs, emphasizes backing founders before revenue generation, with 80% of investments occurring at this stage. The new fund is 20% larger than its previous one, reflecting its commitment to emerging technologies.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekUnderstanding Solayer Restaking Risks and Benefits in the Solana Ecosystem
Solayer introduces a restaking model on Solana, allowing users to stake SOL and liquid-staked tokens (LSTs) across multiple security layers, enhancing network security and decentralization. While it offers higher rewards and automated management, risks include smart contract vulnerabilities and validator penalties. Compared to other mechanisms like Jito and Picasso, Solayer focuses on native integration and validator coordination, shaping the future of staking within the Solana ecosystem.
about Understanding Solayer Restaking Risks and Benefits in the Solana EcosystemEthereum price faces potential crash as key support levels weaken
Ethereum’s price has dropped significantly, falling to $2,430, over 40% down from its November peak, and is at risk of crashing to $1,500 if it loses key support at $2,130. The network’s fee generation has plummeted, and its dominance in decentralized finance is waning as layer-2 networks gain traction.In contrast, the Avalanche Foundation has launched the Avalanche Card, enabling users to spend cryptocurrencies like USDC and AVAX anywhere Visa is accepted, aiming to enhance everyday cryptocurrency transactions, especially in regions with limited banking access.
about Ethereum price faces potential crash as key support levels weakenAltcoins Show Strong Recovery in Weekly Cryptocurrency Market Analysis
Altcoins have shown significant recovery, with PancakeSwap (CAKE) leading the charge, rising from a low of $1.13 to $3.41. Other notable performers include SPX6900, Jito, Helium, and GateToken, each demonstrating varying degrees of upward momentum and market activity. CAKE currently holds the top position with a 68.09% gain over the past week, while SPX6900 and Jito also show promising trends.
about Altcoins Show Strong Recovery in Weekly Cryptocurrency Market AnalysisSolana Price Recovery Factors and Potential for New All Time High
Solana (SOL) is currently trading at $238.77, down 26% from its all-time high of $295 in January 2025. Key factors influencing its potential recovery include improved network stability and scalability, revitalization of developer activity, and positive market sentiment, particularly with a 27% increase in total value locked (TVL) over the past month. The growing adoption of Web3 applications and stablecoin migration from Tron to Solana may further drive its growth.
about Solana Price Recovery Factors and Potential for New All Time HighJito Surpasses Major Blockchains in Fees and Revenue Growth
Jito has surged over 8%, becoming the second most profitable entity in the crypto industry after Tether, generating over $261 million in fees this year. Its total value locked has climbed to over $3.6 billion, with a customer base exceeding 155,000. Despite a 42% drop from its all-time high, Jito’s price may consolidate before potentially rebounding, with gains of up to 75% possible if it maintains above key support levels.
about Jito Surpasses Major Blockchains in Fees and Revenue GrowthFactors Influencing Solana Price Recovery and Future Potential
Solana’s SOL token has seen a 17.2% price drop recently, recovering to $235 but remaining 26% below its all-time high of $295. Despite a 40% decline in onchain trading activity, Solana’s total value locked (TVL) rose by 27%, outperforming Ethereum and BNB Chain. Future price appreciation may hinge on stablecoin migration from Tron and increased adoption of Web3 applications, particularly in AI.
about Factors Influencing Solana Price Recovery and Future PotentialCoinbase Resolves Solana Transaction Delays and Enhances Support Infrastructure
Coinbase has resolved delays in Solana transactions, with CEO Brian Armstrong confirming that users can now retry canceled transactions. He acknowledged the need for infrastructure improvements to better support Solana’s decentralized exchange and memecoin trading, aiming for tier 1 support comparable to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite recent congestion due to high demand, Armstrong views the increased activity as a positive sign for Solana’s growth.
about Coinbase Resolves Solana Transaction Delays and Enhances Support InfrastructureJito Surpasses Ethereum and Uniswap in Fees and Total Value Locked
Jito, the leading liquid staking project on Solana, has achieved a total value locked (TVL) of 14.6 million SOL, or $2.7 billion, making it the third-largest liquid staking protocol after Lido and Binance Staked ETH. With nearly 150,000 users, Jito has generated $63 million in fees this year, surpassing Ethereum, Solana, and Uniswap, and has become the most profitable player in the DeFi industry. Despite its success, Jito’s token has struggled post-airdrop, trading at $2.64, down significantly from its all-time high due to ongoing token dilution.
about Jito Surpasses Ethereum and Uniswap in Fees and Total Value LockedRaydium Launches Perpetual Futures Trading with High Leverage on Solana
Raydium has launched a public beta for perpetual futures trading on Solana, offering over 70 trading pairs with up to 40x leverage and low fees, including 0% maker fees and 0.025% taker fees during the beta. This move positions Raydium in the competitive on-chain derivatives market, which has seen over $650 billion in trading volume. With $2.2 billion in total value locked, Raydium aims to leverage Solana’s infrastructure for enhanced liquidity and trading capabilities.
about Raydium Launches Perpetual Futures Trading with High Leverage on SolanaSolana ETFs Near Approval as IntelMarkets Offers High Gain Potential
Solana ETFs are nearing approval, with Polymarket estimating a 71% chance by July 31, 2025, as regulatory hurdles may ease under a new administration. Meanwhile, SOL whales are flocking to IntelMarkets, a DeFi platform offering innovative features and a potential 13,100% gain, as it raises over $5.4 million in its ICO presale. With Solana’s ecosystem thriving and daily DeFi fees surpassing $55 million, the future looks promising for both the network and its traders.
about Solana ETFs Near Approval as IntelMarkets Offers High Gain PotentialTop Solana Protocols by Fees in 2024 Analysis
In 2024, Solana’s top protocols by fees showcased a significant surge driven by memecoins. Raydium led with $648 million, followed closely by Jito at $633 million, while PUMP.FUN and Photon generated $308 million and $248 million, respectively. Other notable mentions include BLOXROUTE, Trojan, and Marinade, each contributing substantial fees to the ecosystem.
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