2026-01-18 12:23:11

Solana's leadership recently raised a sharp question: if blockchain networks do not actively iterate and upgrade, will they be eliminated by history? This reflects two completely different evolutionary paths.

On one hand, Solana is promoting an AI-driven upgrade plan supported by fees. This model relies on revenue generated from network transactions to fund innovation. On the other hand, Ethereum adheres to a development philosophy of decentralization and self-sustainability—achieved through community governance and ecological incentives for continuous evolution.

$SOL and $ETH represent two fundamentally different development arguments in the crypto world: is rapid iteration driven by centralized decision-making and funding more efficient? Or is decentralized governance, although slower, more resilient and risk-resistant? This collision of technological routes is reshaping the future direction of the industry.

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AirDropMissed

· 10h ago

The whole idea of "sol" sounds sophisticated, but it's actually just centralized money-grabbing with a different name.

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ZenMiner

· 10h ago

Well... basically, Solana wants to make quick moves, while ETH aims for steady long-term growth. Both have their reasons.

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 10h ago

The core issue is actually the trade-off between speed and stability. SOL's approach of "using transaction fees to fund innovation" sounds sexy, but it also carries significant risks.

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blocksnark

· 10h ago

I've seen through Solana's tricks early on. Centralized money injection is fast, but how long can it last... ETH may be slow, but at least I sleep soundly.

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OvertimeSquid

· 10h ago

The idea of SOL sounds like spending money to get fast, but the community-driven approach on ETH is really more risk-resistant. --- Centralized spending vs. decentralized slow and meticulous work—it's hard to say which route will last longer. --- Solana is starting to tell stories again; basically, it still depends on the ecosystem to speak for itself. --- Fee-driven upgrades? That logic just doesn't seem quite right... --- ETH is slow but stable in people's hearts; Solana always feels like racing, and sooner or later, it'll crash. --- Both paths are experimenting; whoever runs out first will be the winner. --- At the end of the day, it's still a trust issue—centralization is fast but not necessarily safe. --- I'm just curious to see what kind of tricks Solana's AI upgrade plan will come up with in the end. --- Community governance sounds great, but can the efficiency really keep up? That's the question. --- Risk resistance sounds good, but how can the project team sustain development if they aren't making money?

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