Solana’s expanding real-world integrations - ranging from institutional ETFs to payment infrastructure and decentralised finance (DeFi) applications - are redefining what it means for a blockchain to operate at scale in 2025. The network’s steady ETF inflows, validator reforms, and partnership activity show that Solana’s growth story is no longer simply about price volatility; it is about building financial and operational depth across both on-chain and institutional layers. Key takeaways • Institutional inflows remain steady: Solana ETFs have recorded six consecutive days of positive inflows, signalling confidence ... (full story)