The developers behind the Solana blockchain have launched Solana Payments, a centralized information hub designed to accelerate the global integration of crypto-based financial services.
A New Standard for Financial Integration
The portal serves as an all-in-one resource for developers and enterprises, featuring deep technical documentation, network analytics, and a live transaction simulator. By showcasing successful ecosystem case studies, the hub aims to demonstrate why global giants like Visa, PayPal, Stripe, and Western Union have already chosen Solana for cross-border transfers, payroll automation, and merchant settlements.
The network’s historical milestones include:
- Scale: Over 480 billion transactions processed since inception six years ago.
- Volume: Quarterly stablecoin settlements reaching $2 trillion.
- Momentum: Over $300 million in monthly non-stablecoin asset transfers.
Dominating the AI Micro-Payment Market
A standout feature of the report is Solana’s leadership in the emerging AI economy. The blockchain currently commands 49% of the market share for micro-payments between AI agents using the x402 protocol, positioning it as the primary infrastructure for machine-to-machine commerce.
Solana vs. Base: The Scalability Gap
The platform also provided a direct comparison with its main competitor, Base, highlighting significant advantages in speed and cost:
| Metric | Solana | Base (L2) |
| Current Throughput (TPS) | 1,140 | 118.5 |
| Historical Max (TPS) | 5,289 | 1,988 |
| Block Time | 0.39 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Full Finality Time | ~12.8 seconds | >13 minutes |
| Avg. Transaction Fee | ~$0.0058 | ~$0.015 |
With fees roughly 62% lower than Base and transaction finality occurring in seconds rather than minutes, Solana reinforces its value proposition as the most viable blockchain for high-frequency retail and institutional payments.
