Yigit Taha OZTURK 
In October 2024, Solana reached over 120 million monthly active addresses, marking a record level for the platform. This increase indicates significant growth in the number of users on Solana. The network’s low transaction fees and high speed continue to attract users, while the growing support from developer communities and projects also bolsters this expansion.
The number of unique addresses signing transactions on the Solana network increased by over 42% from September, reaching a noteworthy level of activity. This rise is particularly impressive considering that the network had fewer than 12.7 million active addresses in January.
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Analysts indicate that this recent surge is attributed to the growing popularity of memecoin trading on Solana. Notably, applications for creating memecoins, such as Pump.fun, along with the decentralized exchange Raydium, have demonstrated strong activity over the past month, contributing to increased user engagement on the platform.
“This memecoin narrative’s sustainability is uncertain if other narratives take over and market attention shifts elsewhere,” says Au. “Nonetheless, there are many applications and infrastructures on Solana, from DeFi to DePIN, which suggests that Solana is likely to remain relevant despite increasing competition among blockchains.”
Justin D’Anethan, head of business development at Keyrock for APAC, told The Block that Solana has historically been viewed as an alternative to Bitcoin and Ethereum, with users prioritizing speed and cost-effectiveness over ideological purity.
“While Ethereum and Layer-2 solutions remain critical in the broader DeFi landscape, Solana‘s low-fee, high-performance network is attracting users who need fast and affordable transactions,” D’Anethan stated. “For high-frequency or smaller trades, Solana‘s structure is ideal, as Ethereum’s fees often erode profits,” he added.
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