ICP vs SOL: Internet Computer vs Solana — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Internet Computer (ICP) and Solana (SOL) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of the Internet Computer, a blockchain built by the DFINITY Foundation to run software canisters at web speed. Used for governance via the Network Nervous System, staking through neurons, and converting to cycles that pay for on-chain compute and storage. Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance. As of the last data review, ICP ranks #23 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$4.5B) and SOL ranks #7 (≈$45B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Internet Computer (ICP) | Solana (SOL) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #23 | #7 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $4.5B | $45B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Internet Computer | Solana |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | May 2021 | March 2020 |
| Consensus role | PoS | PoS |
| Issuer | Dfinity Foundation | Solana Foundation |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 510,000,000 | 585,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 470,000,000 | 535,000,000 |
| Max supply | uncapped | uncapped |
Internet Computer (ICP) in brief
- Native asset of the Internet Computer, a blockchain built by the DFINITY Foundation to run software canisters at web speed. Used for governance via the Network Nervous System, staking through neurons, and converting to cycles that pay for on-chain compute and storage.
- Launched May 2021.
- Chain-native asset of Internet Computer.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Dfinity Foundation.
Full profile: Internet Computer (ICP) token page.
Solana (SOL) in brief
- Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance.
- Launched March 2020.
- Chain-native asset of Solana.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Solana Foundation.
Full profile: Solana (SOL) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- SOL is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #7 (≈$45B) versus rank #23 (≈$4.5B) for ICP.
- SOL is the older asset — launched in 2020, 1 year before ICP (2021).
- They live on different chains — ICP: Internet Computer; SOL: Solana.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, ICP or SOL?
Solana (SOL) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $45B (rank #7) versus $4.5B (rank #23) for ICP, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Internet Computer and Solana launch?
Internet Computer launched in May 2021; Solana launched in March 2020.
Are ICP and SOL on the same chain?
No. ICP is on Internet Computer, while SOL is on Solana.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the ICP and SOL token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.