Old Men, New Money®: Bitcoin, Blockchain & Tokenization

Solana vs Ethereum: The Financial Market Game Changer

Oct 19, 2025
The discussion dives into Galaxy Digital's groundbreaking decision to tokenize on Solana, highlighting a major shift in blockchain use. Solana boasts processing 40 times more transactions than Ethereum at a fraction of the cost. With Solana attracting more developers and better performance metrics, the conversation emphasizes the looming trillion-dollar mistake made by traditional finance in favoring brand recognition over technical superiority. Insights into Solana's efficiency, network revenue, and the potential for institutional migrations are shared.
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ANECDOTE

Galaxy's Solana Decision Changed The Game

  • Douglas Borthwick recounts Galaxy Digital tokenizing NASDAQ-listed shares on Solana instead of Ethereum as a pivotal moment.
  • He frames this choice as a wake-up call showing institutions can prioritize performance over brand familiarity.
INSIGHT

Solana's Transaction Lead Is Massive

  • Solana processed about 93.5 million daily transactions in Q3 2025, vastly outpacing Ethereum at the same age.
  • This gap signals developer and user momentum shifting toward higher-performance chains.
INSIGHT

Developers Are Migrating To Performance

  • Solana onboarded more new developers than Ethereum in 2024, with 7,625 versus 6,456.
  • Electric Capital data shows talent follows performance, accelerating Solana's ecosystem growth.
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