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Dragonfly VC Says Ethereum and Solana Can Both Win as Tokenization Scales

A Dragonfly partner told CNBC that expanding on-chain assets will favor multiple specialized blockchains rather than a single dominant network.

Overview

  • Rob Hadick argued that no single chain can handle all on-chain activity, saying "you can’t just have one blockchain" as tokenization accelerates.
  • Data from RWA.XYZ places about $183.7 billion in on-chain assets on Ethereum versus $15.9 billion on Solana, reflecting their different roles in the market.
  • Ethereum is described as the core settlement and stablecoin hub, while Solana is optimized for high-volume, low-fee trading flows.
  • Tokenized real-world assets surpassed roughly $23 billion in 2025, underscoring rapid growth in on-chain finance even as adoption remains early.
  • Businesses are shifting workloads to fit needs, with Sorare announcing a move from Ethereum to Solana, and institutions exploring tokenized products as research points to 5–8% allocations by 2026 alongside ongoing regulatory and technical risks.