Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has stated that the Solana network processes as many transactions in a single month as Ethereum has done throughout its entire history. Yakovenko attributes this efficiency to Solana's single-state machine design, which eliminates the need for additional layers, contrasting with Ethereum's rollup-focused architecture. Yakovenko also pointed to artificial intelligence and regulated stablecoins as significant factors for the upcoming Web3 cycle, especially following the 2025 GENIUS Act. Currently, Solana's native token SOL is trading near $160, with a market capitalization of $87.7 billion, maintaining its status as a leading blockchain platform.