Solana News Today: Solana Hits 107,664 TPS Record But SOL Price Falls 6%

Solana achieved a historic milestone on August 17, 2025, by processing a single-block transaction volume of 107,664 transactions per second (TPS), according to multiple block explorers and ecosystem data teams [1][2]. This figure marks the highest throughput ever recorded on a major blockchain and represents a significant leap in scalability for the network [3][9]. Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Helius, confirmed the achievement, noting that Solana became the first major blockchain to surpass the 100,000 TPS threshold [8].

The record was enabled by a combination of validator vote transactions and program instructions, including "noop" calls—actions that do not alter the network's state and are not initiated by end users [9]. While the raw TPS number is impressive, this means that the actual number of user-facing transactions processed was much lower. For example, Solscan estimated the user-driven TPS at around 1,050 [9], highlighting the need to differentiate between total network activity and real-world utility.

Despite the technical achievement, the Solana token (SOL) has not seen a corresponding price surge. As of late August 2025, SOL was trading around $180, reflecting a daily drop of over 6 percent and a weekly decline of approximately 1 percent [10]. The market appears to be responding cautiously to the record, with traders monitoring for a potential breakout above the $210 level [10]. Analysts have suggested that while high throughput is a positive sign, it does not necessarily translate into immediate market confidence or user adoption [10].

The network's activity distribution also raises questions about the nature of its growth. A significant portion of the total value locked (TVL) on Solana is attributed to memecoin platforms such as Pumpfun, which account for 62 percent of the network's usage [10]. While this indicates strong speculative interest, it also underscores the challenges of building a sustainable, long-term ecosystem [10].

Looking ahead, ongoing upgrades like Alpenglow—aimed at reducing block finality to 150 milliseconds—could further enhance Solana’s performance and user experience [9]. However, the success of these improvements will depend on their ability to translate high throughput into meaningful, user-driven transactions that support broader adoption [10].

The achievement demonstrates Solana’s technical potential and innovative architecture, but it also highlights the gap between theoretical capacity and real-world usage. With continued development and community-led governance, the network may yet evolve into a more balanced and efficient platform capable of sustaining long-term growth.

Source:

[1] ChainCatcher, [https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2198146](https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2198146)

[2] FXStreet, [https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/solana-price-forecast-sol-falls-sharply-despite-record-setting-network-throughput-202508180753](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/solana-price-forecast-sol-falls-sharply-despite-record-setting-network-throughput-202508180753)

[3] X (SolanaFloor), [https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/1957076864540811405](https://x.com/SolanaFloor/status/1957076864540811405)

[4] PANews, [https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/d3a9bf74-7a6f-431d-9416-f0293752292b](https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/d3a9bf74-7a6f-431d-9416-f0293752292b)

[5] Bitget, [https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604916361](https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604916361)

[6] Reddit, [https://www.reddit.com/r/XGramatikInsights/comments/1mss462/solana_hit_a_new_alltime_high_with_a_max_recorded/](https://www.reddit.com/r/XGramatikInsights/comments/1mss462/solana_hit_a_new_alltime_high_with_a_max_recorded/)

[7] X (Crypto Town Hall), [https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/1957102620830499202](https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/1957102620830499202)

[8] Binance, [https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28441236774114](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/28441236774114)

[9] Blockonomi, [https://blockonomi.com/solana-hits-record-107k-tps-but-network-reality-keeps-sol-price-near-180/](https://blockonomi.com/solana-hits-record-107k-tps-but-network-reality-keeps-sol-price-near-180/)

[10] AInvest, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-solana-whales-shift-capital-magacoin-finance-25x-price-potential-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/solana-news-today-solana-whales-shift-capital-magacoin-finance-25x-price-potential-2508/)