Solana Sets 4.2B Transaction Record, $4B in Tokenized RWAs
What happened: Solana processed a record 4.
What happened: Solana processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July 2026, up 13.5% month-over-month and nearly doubling since December. The SOL token rallied approximately 40% over eight days, briefly surpassing $100 for the first time since February. Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on Solana reached nearly $4 billion, an 11.8% monthly increase, with over 313,000 RWA holders by the end of July. Notably, about 97% of on-chain tokenized-equity spot volume was settled on Solana during this period. The Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) also crossed $1 billion in cumulative inflows.
Why it matters: Solana’s transaction throughput and RWA growth underscore its position as a leading blockchain for tokenized assets and high-frequency trading. While the transaction count includes consensus-related vote transactions—sometimes criticized as inflating headline metrics—the platform’s dominance in tokenized equities is clear. The surge in SOL price and ETF inflows reflects renewed investor confidence amid broader crypto market recovery.
Source: Cointelegraph