- Ethereum’s Layer-2 networks are improving scalability, positioning it to surpass Solana by 2025.
- AI projects on Ethereum’s Base network highlight its growing developer appeal.
- VanEck predicts Ethereum will exceed $6,000 by 2025, driven by Layer-2 adoption.
- Despite Solana’s growth, Ethereum’s evolving infrastructure could secure its leadership
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has come out to boldly predict that by 2025, Ethereum will outshine Solana, adding that this change in place will be because of the groundbreaking changes taking place in its layer-2 networks. Its reputation is fast changing as ETH fixes these problems and becomes a strong participant in this blockchain race.
According to Hougan, Ethereum’s Layer-2 networks are making its scalability and user experience incomparable, rivaling Solana’s historically lauded ease of use. In a recent tweet, Hougan cited projects such as Clanker and Virtuals, AI-driven applications thriving on Ethereum’s Base network, as examples of the platform’s ability to support innovative and user-friendly solutions. The changes show strength in Ethereum’s infrastructure and its dedication to access, therefore appealing more and more to developers and users alike.
If ETH can hold onto institutional bona fides but level up ease of use, 2025 will be a good year. In many respects, it’s the layer-2’s network thesis all playing out in real time,” said Hougan.
The rivalry between ETH and Solana continues to heat up. VanEck predicted both platforms reaching new all-time highs by 2025, with Ethereum surpassing $6,000, driven by Layer-2 adoption and staking integration. Solana, known for its scalability and strong presence in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), is forecast to exceed $500. VanEck’s predictions also include Bitcoin, which is expected to hit $180,000 due to growing U.S. adoption and increased corporate holdings.
Layer 2 Solutions Driving Ethereum Forward
Ethereum’s top Layer-2 solutions—Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum—solve scalability and high transaction costs, which are their historical pain points. Hougan says this is key to keeping ETH competitive against upstarts such as Solana. Thus, with Layer-2 implemented, ETH further cleanses the experience for developers and users and seals itself as a hotbed of scalable and cheap blockchain projects.
Ethereum’s infrastructure is increasingly favored for projects in artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (Defi). This versatility, coupled with the platform’s robust infrastructure, places it as a leader in the blockchain space. According to Hougan, this adaptability is key to Ethereum’s continued dominance and growth.
While ETH is catching up, Solana recently surpassed it to become the most preferred ecosystem for new developers. In a report by Electric Capital, Solana’s monthly active developers increased year-on-year by 83%, thereby ending Ethereum’s eight-year reign over this metric. The surge underlines Solana’s appeal, particularly among fledgling blockchain projects.
Despite Solana’s success, Hougan remains a confident man who believes that ETH will reign supreme. Because its infrastructure keeps changing for better or more adoption on its Layer-2s and ease of use, ETH is indeed well set for a roaring success in these competitive blockchain worlds. In that way, as this industry advances, the following years may prove pivotal in defining how these two networks could move ahead in the future.
ETH’s evolution is due to its resilience and commitment to innovation. If Hougan’s prediction turns out to be right, then 2025 will mark the year when ETH can establish its position as one of the leaders in blockchain technology.
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