Solana Company (Nasdaq: HSDT) said it is launching an Asia-Pacific infrastructure buildout to improve Solana validator and staking performance, starting with a high-speed, low-latency network connecting Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
The company said the “Pacific Backbone” initiative is meant to close connectivity gaps in the region and lower staking and validation costs, with performance targeted at market makers, high-frequency traders, and other partners that rely on fast execution.
Solana Company said it will begin building immediately, move into performance optimization and new technology adoption in the second half of 2026, and expects to roll out liquidity-related products and services over the next 12 to 18 months.
Pantera Capital, one of the company’s backers, said the APAC roadmap is an opportunity to improve staking and validation for users across Asia and to expand revenue from infrastructure and services. Pantera and Summer Capital co-led the company’s $500 million-plus funding round when Solana Company launched in September.
The firm has accumulated more than 2.2 million SOL since it started buying tokens in October, making it one of the largest publicly traded holders. Earlier this month, Solana Company also announced a structure with Anchorage Digital and Kamino to allow institutions to borrow against natively staked SOL while keeping assets in qualified custody.
HSDT shares fell after the announcement, extending a steep decline since the company pivoted toward a Solana-focused strategy last year, while maintaining its legacy neurotech business.
