Predicting 2025: Key Metrics for SOL, ETH, and Other Chains | by Saad Jameel | The Capital | Dec, 2024

As 2025 approaches, I find myself reflecting on the state of the blockchain world — particularly the fierce yet fascinating race between platforms like Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH). Their journeys are rich with insights, and the story they tell through on-chain activity metrics offers a lens into their health and potential. Let me walk you through what I discovered while diving deep into these metrics.

Imagine a bustling city where every street hums with life — this is what blockchain networks resemble. The streets are their on-chain metrics: transaction volumes, active addresses, and network fees. These metrics reveal the vitality of these digital ecosystems, showing us how engaged the users are and the economic activity that flows within.

But why do these metrics matter? They are the pulse of a blockchain network. If they’re strong, the network thrives; if not, its potential falters. As I delved into Solana and Ethereum, it became clear just how much these numbers can tell us about their stories and their futures.

Over the past two years, Solana has dazzled the blockchain world. Its price appreciation is a testament to its growing strength. But it’s more…