Solana has surged to the forefront in the distribution of real world assets on blockchain, leading all networks by number of unique addresses. The total count of investor wallets on the Solana network climbed to 285,971 following the introduction of the tokenized SpaceX share product, $SPCX. Notably, this asset is backed one to one by actual SpaceX shares, bringing a new level of authenticity to tokenized equities.
Solana tops address growth rankings
Recent data shows Solana outpacing rival blockchains in user metrics. Plume follows in second with 249,000 addresses, while Ethereum trails with 199,000. BNB Chain records 102,000, and Polygon lags behind with just 20,000. This sharp rise underscores an accelerating interest in on-chain equity trading within a remarkably short period.
| Network | Number of Addresses |
|---|---|
| Solana | 285,971 |
| Plume | 249,000 |
| Ethereum | 199,000 |
| BNB Chain | 102,000 |
| Polygon | 20,000 |
Solana has emerged as a leading network in both the number of investor addresses and institutional attention within the tokenized real world asset space.
The $SPCX token launched on Solana’s blockchain, issued jointly by Backpack Securities and SunriseDeFi, is designed to represent SpaceX shares on-chain. Backpack Securities distinguishes itself as a regulated platform pioneering blockchain-based stock trading, aiming to merge the benefits of traditional equities with decentralized infrastructure.
Glossary: Tokenization of real world assets refers to the process of representing traditional financial products such as stocks, bonds, or funds as digital tokens on the blockchain. This makes transfers faster and enhances on-chain tracking and transparency.
Institutional flows hit all-time high
Total value of tokenized assets on Solana soared to a record $2.95 billion. Institutional adoption played a key role, as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton migrated their tokenized money market funds to Solana. This trend is seen as expanding Solana’s footprint as a venue for financial innovation and broader institutional use cases.
Within just a month, the Solana ecosystem attracted $716 million in fresh capital. Notably, Mastercard began leveraging Solana for 24/7 USDC settlement, and Backpack Securities rolled out its regulated on-chain stock brokerage service in compliance with US regulations. These developments point to growing utility within the network and rising confidence from major players.
BlackRock and Franklin Templeton’s choice to bring their tokenized money market funds on-chain signals growing institutional trust in Solana.
SOL price remains under pressure
Despite these substantial advancements, the price of SOL dropped below $70. The token’s recent weakness persisted, with derivative market data suggesting cautious sentiment among investors. Technical indicators hint that, should downward pressure continue, SOL may revisit its monthly low of $59.16.
Meanwhile, Circle minted another $1 billion USDC on the Solana network, lifting weekly issuance to a total of 3.5 billion USDC. Market observers interpret these high-volume stablecoin actions as signs of escalating demand for fast and low-cost transactions on-chain.
