To assess its long-term value, investors should scrutinize:
Network Stability: Frequency and impact of network outages.
Decentralization Metrics: Degree of centralization in validator nodes.
Developer Activity: Growth in the number of developers and projects.
User Adoption: Increase in active users and transaction volumes.
Ecosystem Diversity: Variety and quality of projects in the ecosystem.
While Solana offers attractive features for developers and users, its long-term investment value hinges on addressing current challenges and maintaining robust network performance.