Solana Achieves Milestone of 100,000 Transactions Per Second on Mainnet, Surpassing Visa's Record

Solana achieved a major milestone by processing over 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) on its mainnet, making it the first major blockchain to do so. This feat was achieved under high load conditions with program call transactions. However, the real user-facing throughput is around 1,000 transactions per second, which is still significantly higher than rival network Ethereum's 20.7 transactions per second.

Solana has made a significant stride in blockchain technology by briefly processing over 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) on its mainnet over the weekend. This achievement, reported by Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Solana developer tooling firm Helius, marks a substantial milestone in the industry [1].

The high TPS was driven by no-operation, or "noop," program calls, which are minimal instructions that leave blockchain data unchanged. While these transactions help stress-test Solana’s processing limits, they are not indicative of routine network behavior or typical user activity [1].

Under optimal conditions, Solana’s design could theoretically handle a steady throughput between 80,000 and 100,000 TPS for genuine operations, including token transfers and oracle updates. However, the everyday throughput remains far lower, with on-chain data showing an average of roughly 3,700 TPS, of which about two-thirds are validator vote transactions required for consensus [1].

Despite the weekend spike, Solana’s effective transaction throughput for typical payment or application operations is estimated at around 1,000 TPS, which is still significantly higher than Ethereum's 20.7 TPS [1].

On the price front, SOL has faced resistance around $200, falling by almost 5% over the past 24 hours to trade near $183. However, institutional demand remains intact, with four publicly traded companies collectively holding over 3.5 million tokens, accounting for roughly 0.65% of the circulating supply [1].

Solana's scalability and low fees are making it an attractive choice for scalable blockchain applications, particularly in sectors such as SocialFi, NFT marketplaces, and decentralized gaming. Its infrastructure upgrades and user-friendly environment are fostering a dynamic ecosystem that encourages innovation and experimentation [3].

Strategic partnerships with major financial institutions like Visa and Stripe have further bolstered Solana’s institutional adoption. Visa’s integration of Solana into its stablecoin settlement processes and Stripe’s re-enabling of payments on the platform signal growing confidence from the enterprise sector [3].

The delayed ruling by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on a spot Solana ETF until October 2025 reflects increasing regulatory interest in the platform, potentially accelerating its adoption among institutional players [3].

In conclusion, Solana’s combination of speed, affordability, and institutional integration makes it a compelling option for those aiming to capitalize on the next wave of crypto adoption.

References:
[1] https://cryptopotato.com/solana-records-over-100000-tps-in-weekend-mainnet-test/
[3] https://depinscan.io/news/2025-08-16/solana-surpasses-ethereum-in-2025-with-unmatched-scalability-and-institutional-adoption