Solana hit a record 1 billion weekly transactions, with 1,012,226,009 transactions recorded between July 27 and August 2, 2025. Two major network upgrades are progressing: the deflationary upgrade has entered its final voting stage, while SIMD-0525 is now live on testnet, reducing slot time from 400ms to 350ms. On the tokenized gold market, Solana leads with 689.1% growth since August 2025, averaging 18.8% month-over-month growth, outperforming BNB Chain and Avalanche. Gold prices have risen above $4,200 per ounce, their highest level since June 2022, which could drive further demand for tokenized gold. These fundamental developments could provide an additional catalyst for SOL heading into Q4.
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