Is Solana (SOL) worth investing in? Key considerations and short vs long-term views

Hey everyone!

I’ve been investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum over the past year, and during this time I’ve been hearing a lot of positive things about Solana. I’m currently researching it and considering adding SOL to my portfolio, but before doing anything I’d love to hear some opinions from people with more experience.

What do you think are the most important things to understand or keep in mind before investing in SOL?

How do you see Solana’s near-term outlook versus its long-term potential?

Also, the app I use (Trade Republic) offers around 6.94% staking on SOL. Is that worth it compared to other options or risks?

How you personally evaluate Solana compared to other cryptocurrencies? Any insights, personal experiences, or things you wish you had known earlier would be very appreciated.

Thanks in advance.