Solana News Today: Solana Achieves 100ms Finality Boosting SOL Price 12.6%

Solana (SOL) has made a significant technical advancement, achieving 100-millisecond block finality in simulated testnets under its Alpenglow consensus protocol upgrade, as reported on May 20, 2025 [1]. This represents a 100x improvement over the current 12.8-second finality under the TowerBFT protocol, with a median of 150ms [2]. The Alpenglow upgrade replaces Proof-of-History and TowerBFT with Votor and Rotor, which streamline voting and data propagation, bringing latency to near Web2 levels [3]. Following these developments, SOL's price increased by 12.6% to approximately $181.57, with $4.97 billion in trading volume recorded [4].

While Solana works to refine its base-layer performance, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is focusing on capital efficiency through its Layer-2 lending and borrowing protocol. Designed with dual market structures, Mutuum enables users to optimize liquidity in both conservative and high-risk environments without exposing them to the congestion and high fees often seen on Layer-1 networks [5]. For instance, a large-scale Solana holder depositing 30 SOL—valued at around $80,000—into a peer-to-contract (P2C) lending pool at a 15% APY can generate $12,000 in annual earnings after launch [6]. This model provides a tokenized representation of deposits, ensuring claim security while preserving the holder’s core assets.

The P2P market structure of Mutuum further enhances risk control by allowing direct lending and borrowing agreements. A lender offering $15,000 USDC to a borrower using $25,000 in TRUMP tokens as collateral at a 60% loan-to-value ratio can expect a 21% APR return over 180 days, generating $1,575 in interest [7]. This isolation of risk ensures that volatility in broader markets does not impact individual agreements, offering precise risk management for lenders.

Mutuum’s Layer-2 architecture positions it as more than just a staking or deposit platform—it serves as a capital-recycling engine across diverse strategies [8]. By leveraging the faster execution speeds of networks like Solana, Mutuum enhances the deployment of capital in structured lending markets, offering real returns beyond transactional efficiency [9]. As of now, the project is in Phase 6 of its presale, with each MUTM token priced at $0.035 and $14.30 million raised, equivalent to 15% of the total supply [10]. Security audits by CertiK have yielded a Token Scan score of 95 and a Skynet score of 78, reinforcing confidence in the platform’s integrity [11].

The presale’s momentum has already generated strong returns for early participants. A Phase 1 investor who exchanged $6,000 in MATIC for MUTM has seen significant growth at the current price of $0.035, with the token projected to list at $0.06 [12]. This potential is further supported by the upcoming beta launch of the platform and planned exchange listings. The design of Mutuum’s Layer-2 system is expected to draw liquidity away from slower or more expensive alternatives by bypassing Layer-1 throughput limitations [13].

What differentiates Mutuum’s growth trajectory from Solana’s headline-grabbing speed metrics is its focus on utility-driven adoption. While faster block times enhance user experience, long-term growth is sustained by consistent yield and flexible capital deployment. By catering to diverse participants—including SOL whales, memecoin traders, and stablecoin lenders—Mutuum is building a diversified liquidity base that aligns with breakout success in the DeFi space [14].

With Phase 6 of the presale nearing its close, the price is set to increase to $0.040, a 15% jump that gives early buyers an immediate advantage [15]. In fast-moving markets, timing can significantly affect returns, as waiting often means paying more for the same exposure. While Solana’s performance milestones capture headlines, the next wave of growth is expected to come from projects that combine speed with financial depth. Mutuum Finance is positioning itself as one such project, with a dual-market model designed to channel liquidity effectively across the market [16].

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[1] BlockBeats (2025). Solana (SOL) has achieved a groundbreaking 100ms block finality in simulated testnets. https://invezz.com/news/2025/08/13/solana-hits-100ms-finality-in-tests-this-0-035-layer-2-aims-to-outpace-sol-growth/