Solana (SOL) Expands Tokenized Equities, Hits $3.73B RWA Milestone in July
James Ding Aug 06, 2026 07:34
Solana (SOL)'s July 2026 highlights: tokenized equities growth, $3.73B in real-world assets, 330,000+ merchants onboarded, and a 66% block capacity boost.
Solana (SOL) marked a significant month in July 2026 with key ecosystem developments, including a 66% increase in block capacity and real-world asset (RWA) value reaching an all-time high of $3.73 billion. The network also expanded its tokenized equities offerings and onboarded over 330,000 merchants to its payment infrastructure, showcasing its growing utility across DeFi, tokenization, and payments.
Real-world asset tokenization soared as Solana recorded 313,000 distinct addresses holding RWAs by month-end. Major financial players like Securitize and Ondo Finance contributed to this growth. Ondo introduced 24/7 minting and redemption for tokenized stocks and ETFs, while Securitize became the first company to launch its public stock as a token on Solana, trading under the ticker SECZ. These moves highlight institutional confidence in Solana as a core infrastructure for tokenized capital markets.
In the payments sector, Solana Pay continued its expansion, with Korean payment provider KSNET integrating the protocol across 330,000 merchants. Additionally, the network processed $22.9 million in buy-ins during the World Series of Poker’s 2026 season, underscoring its potential for global-scale payment solutions. Solana’s collaboration with companies like Ramp, which launched stablecoin accounts and payments on the network, further supports its position as a leader in blockchain-based payment rails.
On the infrastructure side, Solana activated a 66% boost in block capacity, raising the limit to 100 million compute units per block on July 29. This upgrade allows the network to handle higher transaction throughput, a critical step as demand for onchain activities continues to grow. The network also celebrated its 1,000th epoch in July, highlighting its maturity and resilience as a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain.
In capital markets, Morgan Stanley launched the Solana Trust (MSOL) on NYSE Arca, offering brokerage clients access to SOL with staking capabilities. By July 31, U.S.-listed Solana funds had accumulated $1.12 billion in net inflows, reflecting sustained institutional interest. E*TRADE also enabled spot trading for SOL, Bitcoin, and Ether, granting its clients a seamless way to integrate crypto into their traditional portfolios.
Tokenized equities gained further traction with SK Hynix’s $26.5 billion Nasdaq IPO becoming available on Solana the same day, alongside other major stocks offered by Backpack Securities and Ondo Finance. The ability to trade tokenized versions of public equities 24/7 positions Solana as a leader in bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology.
As of August 6, Solana's native token SOL traded at $77.97 with a market cap of $42.98 billion, ranking it as the seventh-largest cryptocurrency. July’s ecosystem advancements emphasize Solana's strategic focus on scaling its infrastructure and expanding real-world use cases, solidifying its reputation as a hub for institutional-grade blockchain solutions.
Looking ahead, Solana’s upcoming events—such as the Solana Summit Serbia in late August and Breakpoint 2026 in November—are expected to further highlight its growing ecosystem and attract more developers, institutions, and users to the network.
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