At the Solana Breakpoint conference on December 11, Bitwise CIO emphasized that Solana applications are leveraging the final 1% of the network's performance, achieving unprecedented liquidity and scalability. This unique utilization sets Solana apart from other blockchains, where node performance directly influences the network's capacity. As more SOL is committed to products such as staking ETFs, the ecosystem faces the challenge of balancing growth with stability and innovation.