TLDR:
- Sol Strategies becomes the Solana staking validator partner for Canadian exchange Netcoins.
- The partnership brings enterprise-grade validator support to Netcoins’ retail staking operations.
- Netcoins, owned by BIGG Digital Assets, transitions Solana staking to Sol Strategies’ infrastructure.
- Sol Strategies’ validator network already serves over 15,000 wallets, including institutional clients.
Sol Strategies has entered a new phase in its staking business after securing a partnership with Netcoins, a regulated Canadian exchange.
The company will now handle Solana staking validation for Netcoins’ retail customers under an institutional framework. The collaboration aims to merge higher staking yields with the strict compliance standards required by Canadian regulators.
For Solana ecosystem participants, this partnership adds a fresh layer of trust to institutional staking operations.
Netcoins Transitions Solana Staking to Sol Strategies
According to an SEC filing dated October 22, SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL) (NASDAQ: STKE) announced that Netcoins will transition its Solana staking operations to its validator infrastructure.
Netcoins is a subsidiary of BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (TSXV: BIGG) and operates as a fully regulated crypto exchange in Canada.
The transition will allow Netcoins’ retail users to access enhanced staking yields through Sol Strategies’ enterprise-grade validator systems. Both firms emphasized that the setup complies with Canadian securities laws while ensuring customer asset protection.
Sol Strategies stated that it developed its validator network with institutional standards in mind. The company’s operations already support several large custodians and funds, including Ark Invest’s Digital Asset Revolutions Fund, along with white-label partners like Pudgy Penguins and Solana Mobile.
Netcoins’ chief executive, Fraser Matthews, said the partnership followed a detailed technical and operational evaluation process. He described the move as an upgrade to infrastructure that strengthens reliability and user returns.
Expanding Solana Validator Reach Across Institutions
The deal reinforces Sol Strategies’ position as one of the few publicly traded firms combining a Solana treasury with a validator business. The company runs four validators serving more than 15,000 unique wallets, including institutional clients connected through BitGo and Crypto.com.
By securing Netcoins as a staking client, Sol Strategies deepens its exposure within the Solana network’s institutional layer. For Netcoins, the integration enhances customer staking accessibility while meeting regulatory and security requirements.
The partnership reflects a broader trend where regulated exchanges outsource blockchain operations to specialized validators for scalability and compliance alignment. While both firms continue to operate independently, the collaboration builds a pathway for future institutional staking models on Solana.
