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Home » Solana App Revenues Surge 213% in Q4, Driven by Memecoin Frenzy
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Solana App Revenues Surge 213% in Q4, Driven by Memecoin Frenzy

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieFebruary 6, 2025Updated:March 19, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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Solana’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem experienced an explosive fourth quarter in 2024, with application revenues surging by 213%. A new report from crypto research firm Messari highlights the significant role of memecoin speculation and AI-related tokens in driving this growth, positioning Solana as a dominant force in blockchain innovation.

Solana’s App Revenues Hit $840M in Q4

According to Messari’s report, cumulative app revenues on Solana grew from $268 million in Q3 to an astonishing $840 million in Q4. November marked a peak, with revenues hitting $367 million, reflecting the booming interest in speculative assets.

The surge was largely attributed to memecoin trading, which fueled the Solana DeFi ecosystem throughout 2024. Leading the charge was Pump.fun, a memecoin launchpad that recorded a 242% increase in revenues, reaching $235 million in Q4.

Other key contributors included:

  • Photon (DeFi trading terminal) – $140 million in Q4 revenue (+250% QoQ).
  • Raydium (Decentralized Exchange, DEX) – $74 million in Q4 revenue (+250% QoQ).

Messari noted that the massive revenue spike is “directly related to the increase in speculation on meme coins and the rise of AI-related tokens.”

Memecoins & AI Tokens: The Driving Forces Behind Solana’s Growth

Memecoins have dominated the crypto narrative in 2024, fueled by venture capital investments and political speculation. According to CoinGecko, memecoins now command a market capitalization of $130 billion, making them a formidable force in the digital asset space.

Additionally, AI-related tokens are rapidly gaining traction, with Solana emerging as the leading blockchain for AI-driven projects, holding a 56.48% market share as per a January Bitget report.

Industry experts predict that AI agent-related tokens could reach a total market capitalization of $60 billion by 2025, signaling continued expansion in this sector.

Solana’s DEX Volume & TVL Growth

The surge in trading activity also propelled Solana’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to new heights. Average daily DEX volumes on the network grew by 150% to $3.3 billion in Q4, reinforcing Solana’s position as a high-performance blockchain for fast, low-cost transactions.

Furthermore, Solana continued to attract total value locked (TVL), securing its place as the second-largest blockchain network by TVL, with holdings reaching $8.6 billion in Q4. However, Ethereum remains the leader in TVL, boasting approximately $57 billion, according to DefiLlama.

2025 Outlook: More Growth on the Horizon?

With memecoins and AI-related tokens maintaining momentum, analysts expect Solana’s DeFi ecosystem to continue expanding in 2025. The blockchain’s high-speed, low-fee infrastructure makes it an attractive hub for emerging financial applications, speculative trading, and next-gen AI integrations.

As institutional and retail interest in these digital assets grows, Solana’s dominance in the crypto space could solidify further, making it a key player to watch in the coming year.

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