Solana’s transaction speed could attract more developers, with a theoretical top speed of 65,000 transactions per second compared to Ethereum’s 30 TPS. Cardano’s upgrades aim to increase its speed to over 1,000 TPS, making it a more useful platform for DeFi and gaming apps. XRP could see momentum as a bridge currency for cross-border transfers, with increased support for smart contracts. Despite being riskier, Solana, Cardano, and XRP could be worth a $500 investment each, offering potential growth opportunities in the crypto market.

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