VisionSys AI Partners With Marinade for $2B Solana Staking Plan

TheCryptoTimesPublished on 2025-10-01Last updated on 2025-10-01

Technology services firm VisionSys AI announced on October 1, 2025, a treasury initiative to acquire and stake up to $2 billion in Solana (SOL). 

According to the press release, the NASDAQ-listed company will work exclusively with Solana staking protocol Marinade Finance to carry out the program.

A phased approach to building a digital treasury

The plan will roll out in stages, starting with the acquisition and staking of $500 million in SOL within six months. 

Over time, VisionSys AI said it intends to expand this to as much as $2 billion. The company framed the initiative as part of a broader treasury management strategy involving both balance sheet planning and digital assets.

Marinade Finance’s role in operations

As part of the exclusive partnership, Marinade Finance will oversee security, compliance, and operational management of the staked assets, since it brings previous experience from supporting security audits and operations for more than 154,000 SOL holders.

Scott Gralnick, Head of Institutional Growth at Marinade Finance, described the partnership as aligned with both firms’ objectives, saying, “We are excited to partner with VisionSys. As a leader in AI solutions for blockchains, forming a Solana treasury vehicle with the leading Solana delegation provider is a perfect fit.”

Intelligent DeFi applications

VisionSys AI also indicated it will explore integrating its AI technology with Solana in what it described as potential “intelligent DeFi” applications.

Allocating a large share of a corporate treasury to Solana marks a departure from the more common corporate approach. The strategy introduces potential risks from SOL’s price volatility and ongoing regulatory uncertainty, while also adding to Solana’s staked asset base, which supports network validation.

Other listed companies are also adjusting how they manage digital assets; for example, ZOOZ Power recently purchased 525 Bitcoin ($60 million) via a U.S.–Israel dual-listed structure, shifting toward a bitcoin treasury model.

VisionSys AI’s plan combines phased SOL staking, an exclusive partnership with Marinade, and the exploration of AI applications on Solana. The initiative highlights how listed companies are diversifying digital asset strategies while also facing risks linked to volatility and regulation.

Also read: 21Shares Updates Solana ETF Filing Ahead of SEC October Decisions


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