Blockworks and Solana Launch Investor Platform Lightspeed IR

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Key Points:

Blockworks and Solana launch Lightspeed IR for investor relations.
Platform targets institutional investors in the Solana ecosystem.
Launch scheduled for Q1 2026, focusing on Solana tokens.

Blockworks and Solana Foundation have partnered to launch Lightspeed IR, an institutional investor relations platform targeting professional investors within the Solana ecosystem, set for release in Q1 2026.

The launch aims to enhance institutional participation by providing high-fidelity data and streamlined communication workflows, potentially boosting Solana’s market presence among professional investors.

Lightspeed IR Set to Transform Solana Institutional Engagement

Blockworks announced with Solana the launch of Lightspeed IR, a platform for investor relations aimed at institutional-level interaction with Solana’s ecosystem. Targeted users include liquidity token funds, institutional allocators, asset managers, and large token holders within Solana’s network, according to Blockworks.

Developed in partnership with the Solana Foundation, Lightspeed IR will utilize Blockworks’ data infrastructure to convert raw on-chain data into usable institutional research. This platform is designed to integrate ecosystem intelligence and communication workflows.

“Institutions need clean data, clear frameworks, and professional workflows to allocate at scale. Lightspeed IR operationalizes exactly that thesis for Solana.” — Jason Yanowitz, Co-founder, Blockworks

Industry players emphasize the potential of Lightspeed IR to improve institutional interactions with Solana-based assets. Solana’s co-founders have notably stressed the importance of robust infrastructure for capital markets, aligning with this initiative’s goals.

Anticipated Benefits: Solana Eyes Institutional Growth

Did you know? The launch of platforms like Lightspeed IR could bolster Solana’s reputation as a serious player in crypto capital markets, potentially increasing institutional investment in Solana tokens.

CoinMarketCap reports Solana (SOL) priced at $137.28, with a market cap of $77.12 billion. Trading volume has recently dropped by 5.76%. Price changes over the last 90 days have seen a notable decline of 42.87%.

solana-daily-chart-334 — Solana(SOL), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 21:32 UTC on December 11, 2025. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

Insights from Coincu Research predict Lightspeed IR could establish Solana as a preferred network for institutional investors. Expected enhancements in data transparency and communication may strengthen Solana’s position within the more prominent blockchain ecosystem.

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