21-7-2025 – Solana (SOL) has overtaken Intel in market capitalization, reaching a valuation of over $102.43 billion, according to data from 8marketcap. This milestone positions Solana as the 218th largest asset globally, marking a significant achievement for the cryptocurrency launched in 2020.
The surge reflects Solana’s growing prominence in the blockchain space, driven by its high transaction throughput and low fees, which have attracted developers and institutional interest. Unlike Intel, a 56-year-old tech giant, Solana’s rapid rise underscores the increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies. Recent posts on X highlight Solana’s dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi) and its role in powering millions of token launches, further fueling its market momentum.
The network’s ability to handle thousands of transactions per second has positioned it as a leading layer-1 blockchain, competing with Ethereum and others. This milestone comes amid a broader crypto market rally, with Solana’s price climbing to around $190, as reported by CoinMarketCap.
