Solana's potential as a core financial infrastructure asset in an AI-driven economy is gaining traction among crypto investors, with some predicting SOL could reach $500. Parker White, COO of DeFiDevCorp, and Tom Shaughnessy of Delphi Ventures highlight Solana's speed, liquidity, and developer ecosystem as key factors that may lead to a market repricing. White argues that Solana's technology and user experience could position it as a serious competitor to Ethereum, especially as traditional finance enters the crypto space. White suggests that AI could enhance Solana's strategic relevance, as autonomous agents may require fast, low-cost financial rails. He believes Solana's infrastructure is ideal for micropayments and token-to-token transfers between non-human agents, offering a competitive edge over other networks. Shaughnessy supports this view, citing Solana's robust engineering base and potential for rapid app creation as reasons it could dominate the AI sector. At the time of reporting, SOL was trading at $94.51.