Solana’s investment allure lies in its technical edge: 50,000 TPS, sub-1-second finality, and $0.0002 fees, outpacing Ethereum’s 30 TPS and $15+ costs. Its DeFi TVL ($8B) and NFT sales ($5B in 2024) reflect adoption, driven by projects like Marinade Finance (liquid staking) and Magic Eden. Risks persist: 2024 saw 3 outages, and top 20 validators control 65% of stake, raising centralization concerns. However, upgrades like Firedancer (decentralized clients) and Turbulence (stability fixes) mitigate risks. For investors, Solana offers high-growth potential (220% 2024 rally) with volatility—a trade-off between innovation and reliability.