Solana processed 2.9 billion transactions in August 2025, a monthly total COINOTAG reports as equal to Ethereum’s cumulative transactions since 2015; this highlights Solana’s high throughput and coincides with $148M in app revenue, 83M active addresses and renewed market interest in SOL.
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2.9 billion transactions in August 2025
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App revenue of $148 million and 83 million active addresses, doubling year-on-year
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SOL rose 26.7% in 30 days, peaking at $215; market participants note resistance near $300
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Solana processed 2.9B transactions in August, equaling Ethereum’s lifetime total since 2015, highlighting its scalability.
What is Solana’s 2.9B transactions milestone?
Solana processed 2.9 billion transactions in August 2025, a monthly throughput COINOTAG reports as matching the cumulative number of transactions Ethereum has recorded since its 2015 launch. The figure underlines Solana’s high-throughput design and increased application-level activity on the network.
How did Solana reach 2.9B transactions in one month?
Solana’s throughput growth was driven by a mix of on-chain activity: decentralized applications, token launches and high-frequency interactions. Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko posted the milestone on X, citing internal metrics. Solana’s reported $148 million in app revenue and 83 million active addresses in August reflect elevated usage.
Why do some analysts question these metrics?
Critics point to differing measurement methodologies across blockchains and to high-frequency automated transactions that can inflate totals. COINOTAG notes that on-chain counting conventions vary; therefore direct protocol-to-protocol comparisons require consistent metric definitions and transparency about what is counted as a transaction.
Growth in Revenue and User Activity
Solana’s official figures list $148 million in application revenue for August 2025, a year-on-year increase of 92% per COINOTAG review of reported data. Revenue gains were concentrated in decentralized finance (DeFi) fees and application-level monetization.
User engagement expanded to 83 million active addresses in the month, a doubling from the prior year. Developers launched approximately 843,000 new tokens on Solana in the period, with 357 tokens recording valuations above $1 million, indicating increased ecosystem economic activity.
How has SOL’s market performance reacted?
SOL increased 26.7% over the preceding 30 days, reaching an intraperiod high of $215. At the time of reporting SOL traded around $207.02, with 24-hour volume near $5.62 billion and a small daily decline of 0.34%.
Market participants cited heightened on-chain activity and improving app revenue as bullish signals. Some traders flagged potential resistance levels near $300, though COINOTAG emphasizes that price projections remain speculative and depend on broader market conditions.
Summary comparison: Solana (August 2025) vs. Ethereum (lifetime)
| Metric | Solana (August 2025) | Ethereum (Cumulative since 2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Transactions | 2.9 billion (monthly) | ~2.9 billion (cumulative reported comparison) |
| App revenue | $148 million (August) | Varies by year and protocol |
| Active addresses | 83 million (August) | Higher long-term cumulative user counts |
| SOL price action | +26.7% in 30 days; high $215 | Not applicable |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Solana really match Ethereum’s lifetime transaction count in one month?
COINOTAG reports that Solana recorded 2.9 billion transactions in August 2025, a monthly total cited as equal to Ethereum’s cumulative transactions since 2015. Direct comparisons depend on how transactions are defined and counted on each chain.
What drove the revenue increase to $148 million?
Revenue gains were primarily driven by increased fees and application-level monetization across DeFi and apps. Solana’s reported figures indicate a 92% year-on-year rise in app revenue for August 2025.
Is SOL likely to reach $300 soon?
Some market participants expect SOL to test higher resistance near $300 based on recent momentum, but COINOTAG cautions that price forecasts are conditional on market liquidity and macro factors.
Key Takeaways
- Throughput milestone: Solana processed 2.9B transactions in one month, highlighting high network throughput.
- Economic growth: $148M in app revenue and 83M active addresses signal stronger ecosystem monetization.
- Market response: SOL price rose sharply; traders are watching resistance near $300 while noting volatility.
Conclusion
Solana’s August 2025 reporting of 2.9 billion transactions, paired with $148 million in app revenue and 83 million active addresses, underscores significant ecosystem activity. COINOTAG recommends monitoring consistent metric definitions and on-chain health indicators as the market evaluates the sustainability of this growth. For ongoing coverage, follow COINOTAG updates.
