Ever wondered how much a shiny new iPhone would set you back if you paid in Solana (SOL)? The popular Solana wallet Solflare dropped a hilarious yet eye-opening thread highlighting just that, tagging it with #InternetCapitalMarkets. It's a fun way to visualize the rollercoaster ride of SOL's price over the years, tied to Apple's annual iPhone launches.

Let's break down the numbers they shared:

• iPhone 12 (2020)​: A whopping 407.9 SOL. Back then, SOL was trading at around $1-2, making that iPhone feel like a steal in fiat but a fortune in crypto.
• iPhone 13 (2021)​: Down to 5.7 SOL. Solana was booming, hitting highs near $

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  , so your SOL went a lot further.

• iPhone 14 (2022)​: 24.8 SOL. The crypto winter hit hard, with SOL dipping below $20 at times.
• iPhone 15 (2023)​: 41.1 SOL. Another volatile year, but SOL started recovering.
• iPhone 16 (2024)​: Back to 5.5 SOL. Solana surged again, rewarding holders big time.
• iPhone 17 (2025)​: Just 3.63 SOL. With SOL's current strength, grabbing the latest model is cheaper than ever in crypto terms.

This isn't just meme-worthy math—it's a snapshot of Solana's explosive growth and the broader

- The post shows iPhone prices in SOL over the years, like iPhone 12 at 407.9 SOL.
crypto market's ups and downs. Remember, Solana's blockchain is a hotspot for meme tokens like BONK, WIF, and POPCAT, which thrive on this kind of hype and volatility. As SOL's value climbs, it pumps liquidity into the ecosystem, making it easier for projects to launch and communities to build.

Solflare's post sparked a bunch of replies, from folks joking about time-traveling to snag iPhones cheap in SOL to reminders that holding crypto over gadgets is the real play (NFA, DYOR!). One reply even manifested iPhone 18 at 0.5 SOL—talk about optimism in the Solana community.

If you're deep in the Solana scene, tools like Solflare wallet are essential for managing your SOL, NFTs, and those meme token bags. It's trusted by millions and secures billions in assets, perfect for riding these waves.

What do you think—would you HODL your SOL instead of upgrading your phone every year? Drop your thoughts in the comments!