Solana News Today: Investors Shift Focus from AVAX to Rollblock’s Deflationary Gamble

AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, has recently seen a modest rally but continues to lag behind its Layer 1 peers in terms of performance. As of the latest data, AVAX is trading at $22.84, down 6% over the last 20 hours and 9% over the past week. This decline significantly underperformed the broader cryptocurrency market, which saw a 7% drop over the same period. The token's underperformance is further underscored by its -2.53% return over the last year, compared to the 16% gain seen in Ethereum (ETH) over the same time frame [1].

The current circulating supply of AVAX stands at 422 million tokens, representing approximately 59% of the maximum supply of 716 million. Despite the deflationary mechanics introduced by burning gas fees, the token has not yet seen a significant price appreciation. The market cap of Avalanche is currently $9.69 billion, placing it at 18 in the cryptocurrency rankings. However, it has a relatively small market dominance of 0.26% and faces stiff competition from other Layer 1 blockchains [1].

While AVAX remains in the top 10 Layer 1 assets for weekly performance, it trails behind emerging platforms such as STRK and BERA. The recent underperformance has not dampened the broader ecosystem growth on Avalanche, which continues to see expansion in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins. Notably, Avalanche has secured partnerships with major institutions and has launched innovative platforms such as Arena, a SocialFi application, and expanded its tokenized real estate project in New Jersey [1].

Despite these developments, many traders and analysts are now looking beyond AVAX to other projects with stronger utility and growth potential. Rollblock, a GameFi platform, has emerged as a compelling alternative, particularly for long-term investors. Rollblock's native token, RBLK, is currently priced at $0.068 and has seen a 500% surge in its presale phase. The platform has already processed over $15 million in wagers and has attracted a substantial user base of more than 50,000 players [3].

What sets Rollblock apart is its unique revenue model, which allocates 30% of weekly earnings toward token buybacks. Of these buybacks, 60% are permanently burned, reducing the token supply and creating deflationary pressure. The remaining 40% is distributed as staking rewards, offering up to 30% annual percentage yield (APY). This dual mechanism of scarcity-driven price appreciation and passive income generation has positioned Rollblock as a strong contender in the 2025 bull run [5].

The platform’s adoption is further accelerated by its integration with major payment systems like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, and Mastercard, removing the barriers to entry for traditional users. Additionally, Rollblock is fully licensed under Anjouan Gaming and audited by SolidProof, providing a level of regulatory and operational credibility that many emerging crypto projects lack. With a hard cap of 1 billion tokens and only 82% of the presale allocation sold, the project is still in a strong accumulation phase for early adopters [4].

In contrast, Solana (SOL), another high-profile blockchain, is currently consolidating below $190 and facing key resistance levels. While Solana has demonstrated impressive scalability, reaching 107,664 transactions per second in a single block, its real-world throughput remains around 1,000 TPS. Traders are closely watching the $180 support level, and a break below that could trigger a pullback toward $170. In this context, the utility-driven growth of Rollblock appears more resilient and sustainable [5].

With AVAX showing signs of stagnation and Solana facing consolidation challenges, Rollblock is capturing market attention as a project with real-world utility, transparent operations, and a deflationary model that supports long-term value. For investors seeking exposure to the next phase of the crypto bull cycle, Rollblock represents a compelling alternative to traditional Layer 1 blockchains [3].

Source:

[1] Avalanche Price, AVAX Price, Live Charts, and Marketcap (https://www.coinbase.com/price/avalanche)

[2] SkyBridge Capital Partners with Tokeny to Tokenize $300 ... (https://www.avax.network/about/blog/skybridge-capital-to-tokenize-300m-on-avalanche)

[3] Bitcoin and Solana Struggle to Hold Gains While Rollblock ... (https://coincentral.com/bitcoin-and-solana-struggle-to-hold-gains-while-rollblock-captures-market-attention/)

[4] Rollblock Casino Early Investors Set For 10x Gains This ... (https://crypto-economy.com/rollblock-casino-early-investors-set-for-10x-gains-this-year-as-presale-surges-in-popularity/)

[5] Solana Faces Key Resistance As Rollblock Captures ... (https://blockchainreporter.net/solana-faces-key-resistance-as-rollblock-captures-market-attention/)