Solana x Fireblocks: Institutional-Grade Treasury Infrastructure That Moves at Internet Speed

The Treasury Optimization Challenge

Modern enterprise treasury operations face significant headwinds. Idle cash earns sub-1% yields while inflation erodes value, with banks typically offering just 0.1-0.5% returns. Settlement friction compounds the problem—cross-border payments take 3-5 days and lock up millions in nostro accounts. Meanwhile, operational complexity drains resources through manual reconciliation, wallet pre-funding for gas, and fragmented payment rails.

The Solution: Institutional-Grade Infrastructure

Solana and Fireblocks have partnered to deliver a complete treasury operating system that moves at internet speed while maintaining enterprise-grade controls.

Solana Delivers the Performance Layer

Solana provides the raw infrastructure performance that treasury operations demand:

• High-throughput processing: 1,295 TPS with 400ms slot times
• Stablecoin hub: $15.7B in stablecoins with 300%+ YoY growth, establishing Solana as the primary settlement layer for digital dollars
• Predictable costs: Sub-cent transaction costs that remain stable even during 2x traffic spikes
• Always-on infrastructure: 24/7 treasury operations without banking hours limitations

Fireblocks Delivers the Enterprise Control Layer

Fireblocks unlocks Solana's potential for enterprise treasury through three integrated features:

Native Program Calls provide real-time transaction transparency and policy enforcement for all Solana smart contract operations. Treasury teams can whitelist programs, track operations, and avoid third-party risks.

Gasless Transactions centralize fee management so teams don't need to pre-fund multiple wallets with SOL—streamlining payments and supporting compliance for regulated entities.

The Tokenization Engine enables businesses to issue Solana-based tokens with advanced compliance and privacy controls, managing supply and distribution for stablecoins or fund tokens.

Partner Value Proposition

Together, Solana and Fireblocks deliver a complete treasury operating system:

• Stablecoin yield strategies: Generate 4-12% APY on treasury balances vs. 0.1-0.5% from traditional banking
• Real-time liquidity management: Automated sweeping, rebalancing, and cross-border settlement in minutes vs. days
• Programmable treasury operations: Fireblocks Automation combined with Solana's native speed and cost advantages
• Seamless payment rails: Merchant settlements, payroll, and vendor payments at less than $0.01 per transaction

Proven Under Pressure: The October 2024 Stress Test

On October 10, 2024, the crypto market experienced the largest liquidation event in history—a real-world stress test for blockchain infrastructure.

The Challenge

• $19.5 billion liquidated across all markets
• Approximately $1 trillion total market cap wiped
• Competitors struggled: Binance halted trading, Ethereum L2s lagged, Arbitrum median fees hit $115+

Solana's Response

The network demonstrated remarkable resilience:

• 100,000 TPS of inbound traffic processed by validators
• 6,000-10,000 sustained TPS throughout—6x normal peak traffic
• Sub-penny median fees maintained (vs. Ethereum's $100+)
• 400ms block times preserved without degradation
• 800+ validators processed without failures
• Zero payment interruption for enterprise operations

What This Means for Treasury Operations

When $19.5 billion in liquidations hit and competitors failed, Solana processed enterprise payments without interruption at sub-cent costs. This proves:

• Reliable payment rails: Network maintained operations during maximum stress when enterprise needs are highest
• Predictable costs: Fees stayed below $0.01 even at 6x demand—critical for treasury planning and budgeting
• Mission-critical reliability: The infrastructure enterprises need when it matters most

The information contained in this material is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should it be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing.