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Sol Strategies, a Canadian holding company focused on investments in the Solana blockchain ecosystem, announced its intent on Wednesday to acquire three blockchain validators and related assets.
The acquisition, outlined in a recently released letter of intent, marks another step in the company’s efforts to grow its validator operations.
The acquisition will increase Sol Strategies’ delegated SOL by 554,714 tokens, valued at CAD $174.7 million.
The company projects that this move will generate an annual net income of CAD $2.6 million.
Transaction Details: Building Validator Strength
The transaction includes several components designed to strengthen Sol Strategies’ operations.
Upon closing, the company will pay USD $750,000 in cash or its equivalent in SOL or USDC, depending on its discretion.
The vendor will also receive USD $750,000 in common shares, valued based on the stock’s closing price on the date of the definitive agreement.
In addition, up to USD $5 million in common shares will be issued over the next three years, contingent on the achievement of specific performance targets.
The acquisition will bring the total amount of SOL delegated to Sol Strategies’ validators to 1,493,378 SOL, valued at CAD $470.4 million.
This represents a substantial boost from its current delegation and is expected to allow the company to earn higher validation commissions.
The deal’s completion is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange and other necessary consents.
Notably, Sol Strategies confirmed that no finder’s fees are associated with this transaction.
Sol Strategies: From 174th to 83rd with $203M Validator Acquisition
This latest acquisition follows a series of strategic moves by Sol Strategies to solidify its position in the Solana ecosystem.
Just weeks prior, on November 14, the company acquired four validators from Cogent Crypto, adding 699,012 SOL (valued at USD $203.7 million) to its portfolio.
The addition of Cogent’s validators, renowned for a 99% slot success rate and outperforming competitors like Jupiter’s 98%, has enhanced Sol Strategies’ operational capacity.
As a result, the company rose from 174th to 83rd in Solana’s validator rankings, unlocking opportunities for increased validation commissions.
Beyond the Solana network, Sol Strategies expanded its validator operations into other blockchain ecosystems, including SUI, MONAD, and ARCH.
The combined delegations from these acquisitions are valued at CAD $181.4 million, further diversifying the company’s validator portfolio.
Growing Influence Under New Leadership
Since its validator business launch in June, Sol Strategies has generated 1,430 SOL in revenue (around $242,000) and reinvested the profits into acquiring additional SOL.
The company recently rebranded from Cypherpunk Holdings, signaling its focus on blockchain opportunities, particularly in the Solana ecosystem, known for its low fees and fast transaction speeds.
Under CEO Leah Wald, the company’s stock value has surged 420% over the past month, strengthening its position to compete with industry leaders like Galaxy and others.
