21Shares Spotlights Solana’s Breakout Year in New “State of Crypto” Report

Solana’s Rise: Understanding the High-Speed Blockchain Alternative

Let’s face it – blockchain technology moves fast. And nobody’s moving faster than Solana right now. While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominated headlines for years, Solana burst onto the scene as a game-changing alternative that actually delivers on the promise of speed and affordability. Founded back in 2017 by a team of tech veterans – Anatoly Yakovenko, Greg Fitzgerald, and Dr. Eric Williams – Solana has transformed from an obscure project into a cr…

21Shares Spotlights Solana’s Breakout Year in New “State of Crypto” Report

New report explores Solana’s rise as the infrastructure layer of next-gen finance Zurich, 12 May 2025 – 21Shares, one of the world’s largest issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), today announced the release of the 14th edition of its flagship research series, State of Crypto, featuring an in-depth spotlight on Solana. With ultra-high speed, near-zero fees, and a rapidly expanding ecosystem, Solana has emerged as a leading bl…