Solana Is Like iOS, Ethereum Like Android: VC Firm Draws Parallels
In a recent blog post by Placeholder VC, the firm drew a striking analogy between leading layer-1 (L1) blockchain ecosystems Ethereum and Solana, comparing them to Android and iOS respectively. Written by Joel Monegro on October 10, 2023, the post provides insights into the unique attributes and future trajectories of both blockchain platforms. Why Ethereum […]
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Bank of America’s analyst says that Solana could take market share away from Ethereum. Noting that Solana is optimized for micropayments, gaming, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the analyst expects “Solana could become the Visa of the digital asset ecosystem.”
Bank of America on Crypto, Ethereum, and Solana
Bank of America (BOFA) analyst Alkesh Shah published a research note on cryptocurrency this week arguing that Solana could take market share away from Ethereum.
The Bank of America analyst described that Solana “produces a....