MIAMI, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jito Foundation , the organization supporting the development of the Jito ecosystem and the team behind the execution infrastructure underpinning the Solana network, today announced a strategic partnership with Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT), a leading institutional blockchain infrastructure company for the Solana ecosystem. The partnership is intended to focus on building institutional-grade validator infrastructure, advancing yield optimization, and accelerating institutional adoption of Solana across the APAC region.

Bringing Solana's market layer infrastructure into APAC's financial hubs
Through the collaboration, Solana Company and the Jito Foundation have agreed to jointly deploy and operate high-performance Solana validators across APAC markets, anchored by Pacific Backbone -- Solana Company’s institutional infrastructure network across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. These validators will run the Jito Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM), connecting them to Jito’s block-building infrastructure and enabling optimized transaction processing across the Solana network.

Advancing institutional access to Solana staking economics
The partnership will also include co-developing advanced staking and yield solutions built around JitoSOL, tailored for institutional investors, including asset managers, wealth managers, and regulated financial entities. These offerings will be delivered through Solana Company’s institutional-grade advisory service model to align with the operational and compliance requirements of large-scale capital allocators.

Coordinated regional go-to-market for institutional adoption
In parallel, the Jito Foundation and Solana Company have agreed to collaborate on a joint go-to-market strategy focused on institutional adoption in the APAC region, including coordinating research, educational initiatives, and regional industry engagements focused on institutional staking, validator operations, and Solana's market layer infrastructure.

“APAC is one of the most important regions for institutional crypto adoption, and this partnership reflects our commitment to building the infrastructure and relationships we believe are needed to support that growth,” said Marc Liew, Head of APAC at the Jito Foundation . “By combining Jito’s market layer technology with Solana Company’s deep regional expertise and institutional network, we’re creating a stronger foundation to enable scalable, compliant participation in the Solana ecosystem.”

"Institutional blockchain adoption is no longer a question of if, but of what and how," said Teddy Hung , Head of Business Development and Advisory at Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT). "By combining Jito's leading market layer technology with Pacific Backbone, we believe this partnership stands ready to support leading APAC institutions in engaging Solana — compliantly, and to institutional standards, as their needs evolve."

About the Jito Foundation
The Jito Foundation coordinates ecosystem activities and accelerates the adoption of Solana’s Market Layer, the Jito Network, under the direction of the Jito DAO. By driving governance proposals, distributing grants, and forging strategic partnerships, the Foundation empowers stakeholders to shape the future of Solana’s economic coordination and value. Through transparent, community-driven initiatives, the Jito Foundation ensures the sustained growth and resilience of Solana's DeFi ecosystem, benefiting validators, stakers, and the broader community. Learn more at jito.network .

About the Solana Company
Solana Company (Nasdaq: HSDT) is a listed digital asset treasury dedicated to acquiring Solana (SOL), created in partnership with Pantera and Summer Capital. Focused on maximizing SOL per share by leveraging capital markets opportunities and on-chain activity, Solana Company offers public market investors optimal exposure to Solana’s secular growth. Learn more at solanacompany.co .

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