- Total value locked in Solana falls below $9 billion.
- Mainly due to decreased liquid staking by Jito.
- Impacts significant DeFi applications and market perceptions.
Solana’s decentralized finance ecosystem faces a downturn as the total value locked in its blockchain falls to $8.67 billion, driven by significant declines in major applications.
This decline underscores challenges in Solana’s DeFi space, affecting major tokens and liquid staking, with potential ramifications for investor confidence and broader market dynamics.
Solana’s TVL Plummets 34% Amid Staking Struggles
The Solana ecosystem faces a downturn as its total value locked fell over 34% since mid-September. This drop influenced decentralized applications like Jupiter DEX, Raydium, and Sanctum protocol, with declines of 30%, 46%, and 46%, respectively.
Liquid staking by Jito, a core factor, saw a 53% reduction, impacting staking efficiency. Market speculation points to changes in validator structures contributing to the low TVL, alongside efficiency challenges.
Market observers note that the Solana community expects strategic adjustments. Brian Smith from Jito highlights the significance of their partnership with a16z, with a $50 million investment to enhance validator performance.
Solana Faces Historical Declines and Regulatory Scrutiny
Did you know? Solana previously experienced a similar decline during network congestion issues in 2021, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining high efficiency in its protocols.
Solana (SOL) currently trades at $133.01, with a market cap of $74.78 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The circulating supply is 562,190,040 SOL, albeit fully diluted to $81.98 billion. Recent trading volumes fell by 25.37%, reflecting decreased investor enthusiasm.
Solana(SOL), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 15:13 UTC on December 17, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCapExperts from Coincu Research highlight potential regulatory scrutiny on liquid staking activities. Solana’s validators aim to enhance ecosystem security and liquidity, considering the volatility in decentralized market operations.
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Source: https://coincu.com/news/solana-tvl-drop-liquid-staking/
