The crypto ecosystem has been buzzing since the global business publication Fortune released the highly anticipated latest Crypto 100 list.
Following the event on Thursday, June 11, Fortune has ranked Solana as one of the top three crypto assets in the blockchains and protocols category.
Solana ranks ahead of XRP
Acknowledging the network’s rapid growth since its launch in 2020, the Fortune 2026 Crypto 100 list has positioned Solana directly behind only Bitcoin and Ethereum in the Blockchains and Protocols category.
On the other hand, the ranking has placed Solana ahead of other fast-growing blockchain projects, including Chainlink, Polygon, and XRP, stirring discussions across the crypto community.
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While the Fortune 2026 Crypto 100 is globally recognized as the ranking of the most influential companies and projects in the blockchain ecosystem, the company confirmed that its list is compiled through data analysis conducted by Inca Digital and resources from notable crypto experts.
While the list does not only cover crypto assets, it features major projects, high-profile entities, and businesses across the traditional and blockchain sectors.
Why Solana?
While the publication shared brief details about its ratings, it revealed that it has listed Solana in the third spot in the blockchain and protocols category due to its emergence as one of the most widely used blockchains in the market.
Notably, it further highlighted Solana’s high-throughput architecture, which has positioned the network as a major hub for decentralized applications, token launches, and stablecoin settlements.
According to Fortune, Solana has also attracted partnerships and integrations from global payment firms, including Visa, Stripe, and PayPal. All these partnerships have tapped into Solana’s infrastructure for stablecoin-related services.
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