Solayer Launches $35M Ecosystem Fund to Accelerate Real-Time Blockchain Applications

Solayer has announced the launch of a $35 million ecosystem fund aimed at supporting blockchain applications built on its high-performance infiniSVM network. The fund, backed by Solayer Labs and the Solayer Foundation, will focus on early-stage and growth-stage projects that require real-time execution, ultra-low latency, and sustainable revenue models rather than speculative growth.

The initiative underscores Solayer’s broader mission to redefine blockchain performance by enabling near-instant settlement and guaranteed execution. infiniSVM is a layer-1 blockchain that is compatible with Solana’s existing tooling, allowing developers to build efficiently while benefiting from significantly faster execution speeds. According to Solayer, the network has already demonstrated throughput exceeding 330,000 transactions per second, with transaction finality of around 400 milliseconds, positioning it among the fastest blockchains currently in development.

Joshua Sum, Solayer’s chief product officer, explained that the company is targeting use cases where speed and finality fundamentally change what is possible onchain. He emphasized that most blockchains still rely on batching transactions, a process similar to legacy financial systems, which introduces latency and inefficiencies. Solayer’s approach aims to replace this model with real-time clearing, enabling applications that depend on immediate and guaranteed settlement.

Unlike many crypto ecosystem funds that prioritize hype-driven narratives, Solayer stated that it will evaluate success based on tangible business metrics. These include protocol revenue, transaction volume, and whether funded projects can operate as durable, self-sustaining businesses. This strategy reflects a growing shift in the blockchain industry toward practical adoption and long-term viability.

The ecosystem fund will prioritize sectors such as decentralized finance, real-time payments, AI-driven blockchain systems, and tokenized real-world assets. Solayer confirmed that projects involving tokenized U.S. Treasuries and AI-powered trading products are already being developed on infiniSVM. By backing applications that truly require high throughput and low latency, Solayer aims to position its network as a foundational layer for the next generation of real-time blockchain infrastructure.