Solana's decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes have achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Ethereum's ($ETH) weekly DEX volumes for the first time ever. This development is underscored by Solana's ($SOL) monthly DEX volume exceeding $50 billion, marking a historic high for the blockchain. The surge in volume reflects Solana's growing popularity and adoption within the crypto trading community. Additionally, the Base Layer 2 chain has seen a remarkable increase in Total Value Locked (TVL), adding $1 billion in the last 20 days amidst a memecoin frenzy. This growth in TVL indicates a heightened interest and participation in the Base ecosystem, further evidenced by the success of the DeFi farming game 'Crypto Valleys' on the Layer-2 Blast platform, which has become increasingly popular among players. These developments highlight the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency market, with Solana and Base emerging as significant players.