• Press Releases
    • Submit a press release
    • Read All
  • Contact us
Advertise
Bitcoinist.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
    • Price
      • Bitcoin Price
      • Ethereum Price
      • Binance Coin Price
      • Litecoin Price
  • Industry
    • Industry News
    • Press Releases
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • How to do Crypto Gambling
      • Crypto Casinos
        • Ethereum Casinos
        • Solana Casinos
        • LiteCoin Casinos
        • DogeCoin Casinos
        • Live Crypto Casinos
        • New Casinos
        • Instant Withdrawal Casinos
        • Cash App Casinos
        • No KYC Casinos
        • VPN Casinos
        • Offshore Casinos
          • Crypto Casinos IT
          • Crypto Casinos ES
            • All Guides
          • Crypto Casinos JP
          • Crypto Casinos SG
          • Crypto Casinos MY
          • Crypto Casinos KR
          • No GAMSTOP Casinos in UK
          • No Cruks Casinos NL
      • Crypto Betting
        • No ID sportsbooks
    • Play Crypto Games
      • Crypto Poker
      • Crypto Slots
      • Crypto Blackjack
      • Crypto Crash Gambling
        • Aviator Sites
      • Plinko
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Bitcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Events
  • Play Games
Breaking News: Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried? Polymarket Odds Surge as Traders React to CZ’s Release
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
    • Price
      • Bitcoin Price
      • Ethereum Price
      • Binance Coin Price
      • Litecoin Price
  • Industry
    • Industry News
    • Press Releases
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • How to do Crypto Gambling
      • Crypto Casinos
        • Ethereum Casinos
        • Solana Casinos
        • LiteCoin Casinos
        • DogeCoin Casinos
        • Live Crypto Casinos
        • New Casinos
        • Instant Withdrawal Casinos
        • Cash App Casinos
        • No KYC Casinos
        • VPN Casinos
        • Offshore Casinos
          • Crypto Casinos IT
          • Crypto Casinos ES
            • All Guides
          • Crypto Casinos JP
          • Crypto Casinos SG
          • Crypto Casinos MY
          • Crypto Casinos KR
          • No GAMSTOP Casinos in UK
          • No Cruks Casinos NL
      • Crypto Betting
        • No ID sportsbooks
    • Play Crypto Games
      • Crypto Poker
      • Crypto Slots
      • Crypto Blackjack
      • Crypto Crash Gambling
        • Aviator Sites
      • Plinko
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Bitcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Events
  • Play Games
Bitcoinist.com
No Result
View All Result
Breaking News: Will Trump Pardon Sam Bankman-Fried? Polymarket Odds Surge as Traders React to CZ’s Release
Solana News

US Hedge Fund Recognizes Solana As ‘Mac OS’ Of Blockchains, Here’s Why

Jake Simmons
by Jake Simmons
1 year ago
·
Posted in Crypto News
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure

In a new report, US-based hedge fund Pantera Capital has posited Solana as the ‘Mac OS’ of blockchains, paralleling its developmental strategy and potential impact to that of Apple’s renowned operating system. Authored by Franklin Bi, Cosmo Jiang and Eric Wallach, the report delves deep into the structural dynamics and strategic positioning of blockchains within the tech industry.

The report begins by addressing a common query about the future landscape of blockchain technology: “How many blockchains must exist?” Rather than focusing on the number, the Pantera team suggests a different perspective: “What is the least number of blockchains needed to reach the technology’s full potential?” This approach aims to understand the essential characteristics that will allow certain blockchains to dominate the market.

Related Reading: Celebs In Crypto: 50 Cent Says X Account Was Hacked To Promote Rugged Solana Meme Coin

The analogy to historical tech oligopolies is strong. “Historically, developer-facing technologies have converged around a small number of dominant players – typically oligopolies of two or three, each with a distinct approach catering to different developer preferences.” It draws on examples from the evolution of operating systems, gaming consoles, and mobile platforms to predict a similar trajectory for blockchains.

Why Solana Stands Out

According to the Pantera Capital team, Solana is emerging as a formidable contender in the blockchain space, akin to Apple during the rise of personal computing. “The shift is reminiscent of Microsoft’s dominance of the early desktop computer market, until Apple broke through with its vertically integrated approach,” the report notes, suggesting that Solana’s integrated and monolithic architecture could give it a similar competitive edge.

The report elaborates on several advantages of SOL’s architecture. First, Solana’s cohesive blockchain design avoids the complexities of bridging multiple chains, which simplifies both development and user interaction.

By controlling its entire stack, the project can quickly iterate and implement upgrades, a crucial factor in the fast-paced blockchain environment. Third, the reduced dependency on external components and a simplified architecture decrease potential failure points, enhancing the overall stability and security of the platform.

Related Reading: First Solana ETP in North America On The Horizon: Details

The authors also highlight specific applications that showcase Solana’s capabilities and its impact on both developers and end-users. DRiP, a platform for distributing free collectibles, exemplifies how Solana’s high throughput and low transaction costs facilitate massive, cost-effective distributions of NFTs.

Similarly, Hivemapper leverages Solana’s efficiency to process large volumes of geographic data collected from drones and dashcams, providing real-time, decentralized mapping solutions that could challenge established services like Google Maps.

The report also underscores the blockchain’s growth metrics: “Solana’s unique active addresses have skyrocketed […] showcasing the platform’s staggering growth in user activity,” further supported by data illustrating a surge in transaction fees and decentralized exchange volumes, which indicate robust and growing demand for SOL’s offerings.

Concluding their analysis, the Pantera team expresses strong confidence in Solana’s future trajectory. “As more developers recognize the advantages of building on Solana, we can expect to see a growing number of innovative projects that capitalize on its high-performance blockchain,” they predict. This sentiment is reinforced by a robust developer ecosystem and a vibrant community, which are seen as critical to the ability to outpace competitors and achieve sustained growth and relevance.

At press time, SOL traded at $123.90.

Solana price
Solana drops below the 0.5 Fib, 1-week chart | Source: SOLUSD on TradingView.com
Featured image from Bitget, chart from TradingView.com
Editorial Process for bitcoinist is centered on delivering thoroughly researched, accurate, and unbiased content. We uphold strict sourcing standards, and each page undergoes diligent review by our team of top technology experts and seasoned editors. This process ensures the integrity, relevance, and value of our content for our readers.
ShareTweetShareShare

Sign Up for Our Newsletter!

For updates and exclusive offers enter your email.

I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored.
Jake Simmons

Jake Simmons

Follow

Jake Simmons has been a Bitcoin enthusiast since 2016. Ever since he heard about Bitcoin, he has been studying the topic every day and trying to share his knowledge with others. His goal is to contribute to Bitcoin's financial revolution, which will replace the fiat money system. Besides BTC and crypto, Jake studied Business Informatics at a university. After graduation in 2017, he has been working in the blockchain and crypto sector. You can follow Jake on Twitter at @realJakeSimmons.

Full Profile

Related Posts

JPMorgan bespreekt SOL en XRP ETF - gigantische crypto koers pump onderweg

JPMorgan bespreekt SOL en XRP ETF – gigantische crypto koers pump onderweg

27 minutes ago
criptomonede

Criptomonede în atenția FED: Shift‑ul de lichiditate care ar putea declanșa următorul bull run

1 hour ago
Solana

Solana Lands Major Win As Western Union Goes Crypto

3 hours ago
With Bitcoin Trading at $113K, Bitcoin Hyper’s $25.1M Fundraiser Aims to Solve Its Fundamental Issues.

With Bitcoin Trading at $113K, Bitcoin Hyper’s $25.1M Fundraiser Aims to Solve Its Fundamental Issues

4 hours ago
Organisaties verkopen BTC voor ETH - Ethereum koers $10.000 mogelijk in november?

Organisaties verkopen BTC voor ETH – Ethereum koers $10.000 mogelijk in november?

5 hours ago
Uphold to Debut $XRP, $BTC Loans in December, Boosting Crypto Utility and Bitcoin Hyper’s 10x Potential

Uphold to Debut $XRP, $BTC Loans in December, Boosting Crypto Utility and Bitcoin Hyper’s 10x Potential

6 hours ago

Premium Sponsors

Press Releases

  • Crypto Predictions Confirmed: Tundra Presale Creating...

    3 hours ago
  • DDEX Launches Trade-to-Earn: Redefining Decentralized Trading Through Incentives

    DDEX Launches Trade-to-Earn: Redefining Decentralized...

    3 hours ago
  • меме койни

    Най-добрите меме монети за...

    5 hours ago
  • Белият дом туит

    Туитът за Белия дом на GameStop...

    1 day ago
  • ...

    1 day ago

Bitcoin news portal providing breaking news, guides, price analysis about decentralized digital money & blockchain technology.

Bitcoin

  • News
  • Price
  • Businesses
  • Acceptance
  • Technology
  • Investment
  • Regulation
  • Reviews

Altcoins

  • News
  • Price
  • Ethereum
  • Ripple
  • Litecoin
  • EOS

Categories

  • Blockchain
  • Security
  • FinTech
  • Technology
  • Trending
  • Breaking News
  • Press Releases
  • How to

About Us

  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 Bitcoinist.com. All Rights Reserved.
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
    • Price
      • Bitcoin Price
      • Ethereum Price
      • Binance Coin Price
      • Litecoin Price
  • Industry
    • Industry News
    • Press Releases
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • How to do Crypto Gambling
      • Crypto Casinos
      • Crypto Betting
    • Play Crypto Games
      • Crypto Poker
      • Crypto Slots
      • Crypto Blackjack
      • Crypto Crash Gambling
      • Plinko
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Bitcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Events
  • Play Games
Advertise

© 2025 Bitcoinist. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Center or Cookie Policy.