"Solana’s Metaverse Reality Check
Speed vs. Adoption:
Solana processes 2,500+ TPS (vs. Ethereum’s 15-30), yet Star Atlas averages just 5K DAUs—far below Decentraland’s 50K (despite Ethereum’s lag).
Bottleneck: GPU demands, not blockchain speed, limit immersive experiences.
Economic Models:
Sandbox/Decentraland: Land speculation dominates (avg. plot -90% from 2022 highs).
Star Atlas: Play-to-earn mechanics attract traders, but retention drops 60% post-airdrop.
Verdict:
Solana’s tech excels, but metaverse success hinges on content—speed alone can’t beat Ethereum’s first-mover network effects. "