Solana’s Struggles May Be Short-Term
Among the top cryptocurrencies, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has been one of the most disappointing performers over the past year. As of July 30, SOL is down 1%, even while the broader crypto market has been in bullish territory. In fact, Solana holds the unfortunate distinction of being the worst-performing asset among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap during that period.
While such lagging performance may concern short-term traders, crypto veterans know that the market can shift quickly—especially when new use cases drive utility and user adoption. In Solana’s case, a major catalyst is emerging: real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Solana Becomes a Hub for Tokenized Real-World Assets
In 2025, tokenization of real-world assets has become a leading growth theme within blockchain technology. Solana is increasingly positioned at the center of this trend. By definition, RWAs are digital tokens backed by physical or financial assets—like real estate, gold, stocks, or even commodities.
Solana users can now buy tokenized equity shares in real companies. Although the list of available stocks is more limited than in traditional brokerages, Solana-based tokenized equities already include major names like Tesla, Nvidia, and Palantir Technologies.