2026-01-18 18:30:05

Let's take a look at the current application layer TVL landscape—Ethereum $345.5B vs Solana $32.5B, a nearly 10x difference. This figure reflects the stage of ecosystem development and developer concentration. But an interesting question is: how will this landscape evolve by the end of the year? The Solana ecosystem is iterating rapidly, and Ethereum is continuously upgrading and optimizing. Both blockchains are competing for developers and users. From now until the end of the year, can these two numbers narrow the gap? Whose ecosystem will grow more aggressively? This is worth ongoing attention.

ETH1,26%

SOL0,53%

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MetaNomad

· 01-21 14:16

A tenfold difference sounds huge, but Solana has really gained momentum over the past two years... Let's see how it performs by the end of the year.

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HappyMinerUncle

· 01-20 23:11

A tenfold gap sounds huge, but Solana is indeed making a strong push this wave. How much it can catch up by the end of the year depends on whether developers are truly committed.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 01-19 18:39

From the supply and demand curve perspective, what does Solana need to catch up to Ethereum in this wave? Is pure speed stacking really enough? --- Honestly, a 10x gap sounds intimidating, but this is a typical "bubble period ecosystem competition." I'm still all in on Solana... because history is written by the winners [dog head]. --- Ethereum has been lying low for so long, now we're just waiting for the plot where Solana turns the tables. By the end of the year, let's see whose growth curve is more aggressive. --- According to Marxist political economy, Solana's rapid iteration is essentially competing for developers, the key production factor. But the question is... is user stickiness enough? --- 365B vs 32B, the gap is indeed large, but don't be fooled by absolute numbers. Growth rate is the real art piece. --- I just want to know if, by the end of the year, this number will become a "Schrödinger's gap"—both shrinking and not shrinking [dog head]. --- Who has the stronger ecosystem growth? I bet on Solana, but I also know I might just be betting on a beautiful narrative.

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MindsetExpander

· 01-18 19:00

A tenfold gap sounds huge, but Solana's speed is truly incredible. Maybe it can really catch up.

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ForumMiningMaster

· 01-18 19:00

Sol indeed has a larger potential for growth, but ETH's ecosystem moat is still a bit deep.

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LiquidityWizard

· 01-18 18:54

A tenfold gap is indeed outrageous, but Solana has been really holding back a big move lately. Turning the tide by the end of the year is not a dream.

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CoconutWaterBoy

· 01-18 18:52

Can SOL catch up this time? It's a bit uncertain.

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 01-18 18:50

Solana is really starting to take off, but a 10x gap to turn things around by the end of the year? That's a bit tough... But who knows, maybe it'll take off someday. --- Ethereum might still be resting on its laurels but could be overtaken. Good question—depends on which developer community gets more intense by the end of the year. --- A 10x increase—how strong would Solana have to be to catch up? Feels like it's still a bit early. --- I just want to know whether Solana will soar by the end of the year or if Ethereum will keep dominating—that's the real focus. --- TVL (Total Value Locked) is too unpredictable; it’s hard to say which chain might suddenly rise.

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ser_we_are_early

· 01-18 18:39

A tenfold gap sounds huge, but the ecosystem over at Sol is indeed racing ahead. It's hard to predict how the story will unfold by the end of the year.

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