What to Know
- .com is now live on Solana using a hybrid model that keeps Web2 compatibility while adding on-chain features.
- SOL rose 2.5% to $142.45, driven by strong price action and growing ecosystem activity.
- Institutions and builders are treating Solana as long-term digital infrastructure.
For most of the internet’s history, .com domain names have been the gold standard of online identity. From global companies to personal websites, a .com address has always meant credibility and familiarity. Until now, these domains belonged fully to the Web2 world. This week, that changed. .com domains are officially live on Solana, using a hybrid model.
In the on-chain world, a domain name is more than a website address. It can act like a digital identity. Instead of copying and pasting long wallet addresses, users can send funds to a readable name. Domains can also be used to log into apps or prove ownership online.
What makes this .com launch important is that it does not force users to choose between old and new systems. The hybrid model blends both. People get familiar .com domains with added flexibility and ownership features. This approach lowers the barrier for everyday users and businesses to explore on-chain tools without needing deep technical knowledge.
Why Solana?
The .com on-chain launch is built on Solana, a network that is known for handling a large number of transactions quickly and at low cost, which makes it suitable for real-world use cases like payments, apps, and now domains.
WisdomTree captured the broader shift clearly: “Solana’s 2025 dominance was not cyclical. It was structural.” The message suggests that Solana’s growth is not based on short-term excitement but on real usage, active builders, and increasing value flowing through the network.
Solana Price Action
Alongside the .com domain news, Solana’s token has shown strength. SOL rose 2.5% in the last 24 hours to $142.45, outperforming the broader crypto market.
The price has been holding near the $143 level, which many traders see as an important point. Trading activity has picked up, showing stronger interest from buyers. At the same time, a long-inactive large holder moved 80,000 SOL, worth about $10.8 million, off Binance. Such moves often suggest holding rather than selling, which can reduce pressure on the price. Additionally, SOL’s 30-day correlation with BTC fell to 0.72, showing altcoin-specific buying.
Partnerships and Use Cases
Solana’s ecosystem continues to expand beyond trading. The network is working with regulators in Dubai on testing environments, and Western Union plans to launch a dollar-based stablecoin on Solana in the first half of 2026. While new wallet creation has slowed compared to late 2024, these partnerships point toward long-term use rather than short-term hype.
VanEck have highlighted Solana’s strong activity levels, especially in trading volumes compared to other networks. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley has filed paperwork to launch a Solana-focused ETF, signaling growing interest from traditional finance.
The Solana team summed up the current mood in a recent update: “The algorithm is broken. The shipping is not. The builders are busy.” This reflects the steady stream of new launches, hackathons, apps, and tools appearing on the network. From payments to gaming to privacy-focused products, development activity remains high.
Final Thoughts
The arrival of .com domains on Solana is not just a technical update. It represents a shift in how core parts of the internet are evolving. Domains, payments, identity, and apps are starting to merge into a single digital layer.
As crypto adoption spreads, networks that already operate at scale are likely to benefit the most. With .com domains now on-chain, Solana is positioning itself as a foundation for the next version of the internet.
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