ARK Invest migrates Solana validator nodes and partners with the Toronto-listed company SOL Strategies, showing a trend towards institutional stake specialization.

The well-known investment firm ARK Invest has migrated its Solana (SOL) validator node operation to the Toronto-listed company SOL Strategies. This move marks a shift in institutional investors' demand for professional staking service providers beyond traditional custodians. SOL Strategies, with its deep integration with the BitGo custody platform and Canadian regulatory background, provides ARK with staking solutions that balance institutional-grade security and compliance assurance. Data shows that the total value of staking on the Solana blockchain currently reaches $73.5 billion, with a rise of 22% this year, and the institutional adoption rate continues to climb, but the validator slashing risk and network stability remain focal points.

ARK Investment Turns to Professional Solana Stake Service Providers

According to the official announcement on July 28, ARK Investment has migrated the operation of its Digital Asset Revolutions Fund (Digital Asset Revolutions Fund) Solana validator node to SOL Strategies, a company based in Toronto that focuses on Solana ecosystem infrastructure.

This cooperation fully utilizes the integration advantages of SOL Strategies and the BitGo platform to allow Ark Investment to obtain institutional-level stake services without bearing the independent operation maintenance costs of validators. Previously, Ark had invested in multiple exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Solana, and this migration further highlights its clear shift towards structured yield strategies (structured yield strategies).

"Cathie Wood and her team at ARK Invest are highly respected in the cryptocurrency and technology investment space. Their trust in our validator capabilities reinforces our commitment to providing top-notch staking solutions for institutional clients," said Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies (.

Institutional Stake Mode Transformation: Emphasis on Specialization and Compliance

Ark Invest's choice of SOL Strategies reflects a broader institutional trend: seeking staking partners that possess both technical specialization ) and regulatory insulation (. Unlike retail investors who may stake through exchanges, asset management firms like Ark require infrastructure that meets compliance standards and minimizes slashing risks. SOL Strategies achieves this balance through its integration with BitGo custody and its regulatory status in Canada.

SOL Strategies revealed that it currently manages 5 validator nodes, with entrusted stakes of Solana tokens exceeding 3.59 million tokens, valued at approximately $647 million. Among them, 88% of the tokens come from third-party institutional clients, indicating that its business model has gained institutional trust.

Solana stake boom: Data Insights

Solana Compass shows that the total amount of SOL staked on-chain currently reaches 403 million coins, valued at approximately 73.5 billion USD. This figure represents a 22% rise since the beginning of the year, coinciding with the increased adoption rate of Solana among institutions, with examples including products like the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF )3iQ’s Solana Staking ETF( that Ark has previously invested in.

However, risks still exist: validator slashing penalties and the network interruption events that have occurred in Solana's history remain points of concern. The Q2 2025 financial report released by SOL Strategies shows that despite the stake income rising, the company still recorded a net loss of $3.5 million, highlighting the capital-intensive nature )capital-intensive nature( of the business. Nevertheless, the endorsement from ARK Investments may signal a turning point for its operations.

Conclusion: Ark Invest has migrated its Solana validator Node to the professional listed company SOL Strategies, marking an important benchmark for the specialization and compliance development in the institutional cryptocurrency stake field. Institutional investors are increasingly inclined to choose partners that can provide technical support, reduce slashing risks, and meet strict compliance requirements, rather than traditional general custodians. With the launch of compliance financial products such as the Canadian 3iQ Solana stake ETF, institutional adoption of Solana continues to rise, and the on-chain stake scale has significantly increased. However, operational cost pressures and network stability challenges remain ongoing issues that professional stake service providers need to address continuously. Whether this collaboration can become a turning point for SOL Strategies' performance is worth the market's continued attention.