On-chain data reveals trends that agencies are looking closely. Investors have chosen to wager Solana (SOL) on more than twice the Ethereum (ETH).
Ethereum is a legacy chain, with Solana’s excellent rewards and flexible conditions making it a clear winner in the war for the stupid capital. This trend is supported by the system’s surge in adoption, with public companies already holding large SOL positions.
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On-chain data shows that Solana’s staking rate is from double Ethereum
Solanabeach’s data speaks all. Approximately 67% of Solana’s total supply is currently being piled down, accounting for more than $82 billion in lock value.
In contrast, according to Beaconcha, only about 30% of Ethereum’s total supply bets. This is not a new development. Solana’s Starked Value temporarily overtaked the Ethereum back in April 2025, but has since been dominated by that percentage metric. This indicates a clear and persistent preference among holders to lock SOLs on ETH.
Solana’s 6.6% staking reward crushes Ethereum’s 2.8% APY
The main reason investors prefer to staking Sol is simple. That’s better for you.
Solana’s native block rewards provide Validators with a baseline APY of approximately 6.6% driven by the network’s planned inflation schedule. Liquid staking platforms like JITO can increase this yield even higher, often exceeding 8% through MEV rewards.
Ethereum, on the other hand, offers much lower baseline yields. Lido, the largest liquid staking provider, currently offers 2.8% APY. For capital allocators, the choice is clear.
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Minimal and fast unlock gives Solana a big edge
Beyond yields, Solana makes staking much more accessible. Anyone can bet the amount of sols directly from their wallet in a simple 2-3 day unlock period.
For Ethereum, that’s the opposite. A minimum of 32 ETH (over $120,000) is required to run the validator node. This is a barrier that pushes most users into a liquid staking pool with longer, more variable unlock periods.
This combination of high capital requirements and strict terms is a major deterrent. This is a key factor in a broader market shift, from Ethereum staking to the upcoming wave of altcoin ETFs, and we plan to redefine this market cycle.
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