Will Solana survive?

Given the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market and the challenges that Solana has faced with network congestion and outages, is there any reason to believe that Solana will survive in the long-term? Many investors and users have expressed concerns about the reliability and scalability of the network, and some have even questioned whether Solana is a viable option for building decentralized applications. What factors could determine whether Solana is able to weather these storms and emerge as a strong player in the crypto ecosystem?