Deep Dive
1. Mainnet Alpha Launch (10 December 2025)
Overview:
Solayer launched its InfiniSVM Mainnet Alpha at Solana Breakpoint Abu Dhabi, achieving 300,000 TPS with sub-second finality. The hardware-accelerated blockchain supports Solana-native apps for high-frequency trading and tokenized equities, with flagship projects like Spout (equity tokenization) and DoxX Exchange (dual-engine DEX) debuting.
What this means:
Bullish for LAYER’s utility as Solayer expands Solana’s ecosystem into institutional use cases. SVM compatibility allows seamless app migration, potentially attracting developers and liquidity. However, adoption depends on proving reliability under real-world loads.
(CoinMarketCap)
2. Upbit Hack Fallout (27 November 2025)
Overview:
A $36M hack of Upbit’s Solana hot wallet led to the freezing of 12B won ($8.18M) in LAYER tokens. The breach disrupted arbitrage, causing LAYER to trade at a 95% premium on Upbit temporarily.
What this means:
Bearish short-term due to liquidity fears and exchange security concerns. However, rapid on-chain freezing demonstrated ecosystem coordination. Long-term impact may hinge on Upbit’s recovery – the exchange handles ~5% of global crypto volume.
(Bitcoinist)
3. Top 2025 Fundraise (27 December 2025)
Overview:
Solayer ranked #7 in 2025’s largest token raises with $10.5M, trailing infrastructure projects like Pump.fun ($600M) and Trump-backed World Liberty Financial ($550M).
What this means:
Neutral – while the raise underscores investor confidence in Solayer’s tech, its valuation lags behind competitors. The project must now convert capital into developer traction, especially after a May 2025 token crash (-45% post-unlock).
(CryptoPotato)
Conclusion
Solayer balances breakthrough tech (InfiniSVM) with market headwinds (exchange hacks, token volatility). With Bitcoin Season dominating crypto sentiment (CMC Altcoin Season Index: 21/100), can LAYER’s institutional pivot offset lingering security concerns? Watch developer activity and exchange relisting progress post-Upbit reboot.