Solana-Based Solmate and RockawayX to Create $2B Solana Giant

Solmate Infrastructure, a company focused on Solana and based in Abu Dhabi, has agreed to merge with RockawayX, a top on-chain liquidity provider and venture capital firm. The merger will transform Solmate from simply managing digital assets into a full-fledged business in infrastructure and asset management. 

By combining RockawayX’s market-making and credit services with Solmate’s new staking and validation systems in the UAE, the new company will aim to increase earnings from high-frequency trading, institutional staking, and DeFi lending. The merger will also position Abu Dhabi as a key hub for the growing Solana ecosystem. 

Investments and Strategic Advantage

RockawayX manages two venture funds worth about $933 million as of September 30, 2025, and a $103 million market-neutral credit fund. The firm has invested in well-known DeFi projects like Kamino, Morpho, Exponent, and OnRe, achieving strong returns since 2018. The new company will continue to focus on building, combining investments with active product use and governance roles. 

Meanwhile, about $1.1 billion has already been staked to RockawayX validators, including $107 million from its first fund, providing a solid foundation for validation and transaction services. Additionally, Abu Dhabi’s location, clear rules, and access to government funding give it a strong advantage for treasury growth and institutional support. 

At Abu Dhabi Finance Week, which kicks off from December 8 through to 11, 2025, Solmate CEO Marco Santori and RockawayX CEO Viktor Fischer will present their plans to create the new $2 billion Solana infrastructure hub during a keynote on December 10.

Partnership Strengthens Crypto Infrastructure

Solmate and RockawayX have enjoyed a productive collaboration in the past. In November 2025, the duo partnered to install high-performance Solana validators in the UAE, allowing local investors to stake for the first time. The infrastructure reduces delays for exchanges and traders in Europe, Africa, and Asia. 

The technology also enables faster transaction processing, leading to better execution and competitive pricing in finance, and is now reaching on-chain markets. RockawayX has one of the largest networks of solvers and manages large volumes for cross-chain bridges like Wormhole and deBridge. 

Meanwhile, the news has caused Solmate’s SLMT to surge over 11% to $2.62 according to Google Finance. The stock has traded between $52.95 and $1.80 over the past 52 weeks. If this deal goes through, it will be an important step in the industry. The new company could become the main link between traditional finance and Solana’s cutting-edge network.

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