2026-05-20 · solana-foundation
Solana Foundation published a new Bits to Bricks piece on tokenization and US financial power, centered on Thomas Cowan of Galaxy. The article argues that tokenized assets are moving from theory to live market infrastructure, with much of Galaxy's work already running on Solana.
The post highlights Galaxy's tokenization work on Solana and describes it as part of a broader shift toward onchain capital markets. It also points to Firedancer and Alpenglow as proof that Solana's infrastructure is moving closer to institutional-grade throughput and finality.
This matters because tokenized stock and other real-world assets need fast settlement, low fees, and credible infrastructure. Solana's positioning here is no longer just payments or DeFi; it's becoming part of the rails for regulated market structure.
Builders should watch for more tokenization, custody, and transfer-agent integrations that depend on Solana's settlement layer. If you're building in capital markets, this is a signal to treat Solana as a serious production venue, not just an experimental chain.
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