Solana's DeFi ecosystem is experiencing significant growth in 2025, processing 70 million daily transactions and achieving $143 billion in monthly DEX volume, surpassing Ethereum's growth metrics. The introduction of Solana-based ETFs, such as Bitwise's BSOL and Vaneck's VSOL, attracted $417 million in initial inflows, indicating strong institutional interest. Despite these advancements, Solana's DeFi total value locked (TVL) fell by 11% to $10.2 billion, highlighting ongoing liquidity challenges. In parallel, TRX Gold is enhancing its operations at the Bakirif gold mine in Tanzania with a $30 million investment, increasing production capacity by 300% to 3,000 tons per day. The company reported a 37% rise in gold production and a 13% increase in gold prices during Q4 2025, with average prices reaching $3,350 per ounce, underscoring its strategic expansion efforts.