Sol Strategies Inc. just landed a massive $500 million deal designed only to stake SOL. Let’s break it down.
Sol Strategies Inc. is doubling down on its commitment to the Solana network by using this capital solely to buy and stake SOL through its validator nodes.
What’s Going On?
On April 23, 2025, Sol Strategies announced an agreement with ATW Partners, a U.S.-based investor, for a financing deal that could total up to $500 million.
BREAKING: SOL Strategies secures landmark USD $500M convertible note facility with ATW Partners to expand SOL holdings.
This first-of-its-kind structure is exclusively for SOL purchases and staking on our validators, with interest paid in SOL.
This represents the largest… pic.twitter.com/p9SB4dRm6o
— SOL Strategies (CSE: HODL | OTCQX: CYFRF) (@solstrategies_) April 23, 2025
Here’s what makes it unique:
- The allocated funds are strictly intended for the acquisition of SOL tokens.
- Sol Strategies will operate Solana validators to stake those tokens directly.
- Sol Strategies and ATW Partners will share the yield from staking SOL.
- SOL will pay interest on the notes, making this the first financing structure tied to staking yield.
Why This Matters
Leah Wald, CEO of Sol Strategies, called it the largest financing of its kind in the Solana ecosystem. And she’s not wrong—this deal means the company is all-in on Solana.
“Every dollar we deploy starts generating yield immediately,” she said. “It boosts our validator business and strengthens our balance sheet. Moreover, it’s not only innovative, but it’s also scalable.
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Conclusion
By securing this funding, Sol Strategies is making a bold bet to stake SOL at scale, leading the way for institutional involvement in Solana staking. Ultimately, it is clear that the future of finance is built through smart partnerships and reasonable capital, not just code.
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