{"id":162493,"date":"2025-07-12T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T11:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=162493"},"modified":"2025-07-12T14:27:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T11:27:43","slug":"ethereum-and-solana-2025-update-upgrades-growth-and-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/ethereum-and-solana-2025-update-upgrades-growth-and-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum and Solana 2025 Update: Upgrades, Growth, and What\u2019s next"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ethereum kicked off 2025 with the Pectra upgrade. This update introduced smart accounts, making the network more user-friendly. It also raised the validator cap from 32 to 2,048 ETH. This change made staking easier for institutional players. Another key feature helped Ethereum better connect with Layer 2 networks, improving transaction scalability.<\/p>\n

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According to report<\/a><\/strong> from 21Shares, Ethereum\u2019s revenue jumped from $8 million in March to over $19 million in June. While daily activity still lags early-year levels, growth signs are emerging. The Ethereum Foundation now focuses on products, not just research. Robinhood\u2019s new Layer 2 on Ethereum signals rising institutional adoption. Meanwhile, Etherealize aims to bridge traditional finance with Ethereum.<\/p>\n

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ETH prices have doubled since April. That momentum reflects rising confidence in Ethereum\u2019s long-term upgrades.<\/p>\n

Solana: User growth despite price and volume drop<\/h2>\n

Solana has taken a different path. While SOL\u2019s price dropped 20% this year, user activity remained strong. June saw 7 million daily users\u2014near record highs.<\/p>\n

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This came even as trading volume dropped from $82 billion in March to $58 billion in June.<\/p>\n