Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto investment arm, a16z, has committed $50 million to Jito, a leading liquid staking protocol on the Solana network, valuing the project at approximately $800 million. This landmark investment represents one of the most significant late-stage financings in the Solana ecosystem and signals strong institutional confidence in liquid staking technology despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The deal involves a16z receiving JTO tokens at a discounted rate in exchange for long-term alignment with the protocol’s development.
about a16z Invests $50M in Solana's Jito Protocol at $800M Valuation