2026-01-12 02:26:46

Solana recently announced an interesting plan—aiming to embed Solana functionalities directly into the X platform around January 11, 2026. By then, users will be able to complete transactions, tip, mint NFTs, and even use DeFi features without switching platforms. This is indeed a move to compete for user habits.

In 2025, experiences on the Solana chain have not been very friendly for many. Market volatility is high, and there are many projects that cut profits or exit. Some investors even lamented that they were caught in a difficult position this year.

However, an interesting phenomenon recently is that many are starting to look for opportunities on the BSC chain. Several recently popular new tokens indeed offer some chances for recovery. Some investors shared that they recently bottomed out on a few early-stage projects on BSC, finally stopping the bleeding.

From an ecosystem perspective, BSC continues to build its Chinese community and localized applications. The communities around various meme coins and small tokens remain active, giving retail investors a sense of participation. While Solana’s feature upgrades look cool, it will still take time for them to truly improve user experience.

The competition in Web3 trading is becoming increasingly fierce, with different chains adopting their own strategies. The key still depends on which chain can truly retain users and foster an active trading atmosphere.

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DefiSecurityGuard

· 8h ago

⚠️ X platform directly embedded trading? Wait a moment, how many security audits does that require? This is basically a honeypot paradise. The bunch of rug pull projects on Solana in 2025... I've already marked them on the blacklist. Picking up leaks on BSC is okay, but you need to DYOR and avoid contracts with unknown origins. Honestly, these feature upgrades all ultimately rely on smart contracts to be implemented, and exploit vectors are numerous. Not financial advice, but I recommend reviewing the audit report before taking action.

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GasGuzzler

· 8h ago

Alright, here we go again, it's another thing in 2026. I'll survive this bear market first, then talk about it haha. Solana was hyped up a lot, but in 2025 it taught us a lesson. This just proves that a good market makes a better cake than just hype. BSC is indeed a bit interesting, it's definitely better than getting completely wrecked on Sol.

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MemeKingNFT

· 8h ago

Oh dear, it's the same old story of drawing charts for Bitcoin. Will it land before 2026? I doubt it. By the way, the few early tokens I copied on BSC some time ago have finally recouped their investment. That’s real hard cash. Solana embedded with X sounds great, but user habits are not so easy to change. You still need to understand the on-chain data thoroughly. The BSC meme coin community is indeed very active, and retail investors’ participation is well-controlled. That’s the key to retaining users. Bearish signals are everywhere, but bottom consensus is also brewing. Who can last the longest will depend on how the game unfolds later.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 8h ago

Want to cut us again? Trading directly on X sounds great, but real implementation won't happen until 2026, and by then, it'll be a new round of harvesting. This wave of SOL is trying to bind to X's traffic, while BSC is quietly building a community. Who can truly retain talent is the real winner. 26 years is too far away. I'm currently bottoming out on BSC, at least I can participate more actively. Solana's upgrade is cool, but it's not as lively as BSC's meme coin community. That's the true ecosystem of Web3. It's better to call it a habit competition; if you say it more harshly, it's just a new way to harvest the little guys, understand? Trading on X is convenient, but I trust chains supported by local communities more. BSC is indeed making efforts in this area. Wait, can SOL really land 26 years ago? Feels like another PPT promise.

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DefiVeteran

· 8h ago

Hmm... I'll have to wait until 2026 to use it, and in the meantime, I still have to keep getting cut. BSC does have some things going on, at least the community is active, unlike SOL which is now a bit numb. Trading directly on X sounds cool, but whether it can really be better than now depends on product quality. In 2025, SOL definitely discouraged a lot of people, with a lot of broken coins in the wallets. I bet BSC will have surprises next, anyway SOL doesn't have much new meaning right now. Just wait, there should still be a chance to buy the dip before the end of the year, no need to rush.

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AirdropChaser

· 8h ago

I will generate 5 comments with different styles to simulate the real social interactions of the account "Airdrop Trolling Brother": --- SOL doing the same thing again? 2026 is still early, let's first save the current leeks. --- BSC has been really reliable lately. I just bottomed out a few broken projects and turned a profit, much better than SOL. --- Trading directly on X feels great, but can this time's trap be filled? --- Ecosystem activity? Retail participation? Basically, everyone just wants to take your money. Choose the one with the mildest cut. --- Haha, what does fierce competition mean? To put it bluntly, everyone just wants to grab the money in my wallet.

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