JitoSOL Becomes First Solana Liquid Staking Token with Support from Anchorage Digital

Jito Foundation partners with Anchorage Digital, home to the first and only federally chartered
crypto bank in the U.S., to unlock secure institutional access to the lifecycle of Solana's leading
liquid staking token

NEW YORK, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jito Foundation, the organization that oversees ecosystem growth and adoption of Jito protocols under the direction of the Jito DAO, today announced that JitoSOL mint and redeem operations are now supported by Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S. Through this partnership, Anchorage Digital now offers secure access to the complete lifecycle of Solana's leading liquid staking token, paving the way for broader adoption by regulated financial entities.

Institutions and SOL holders can now custody, mint, and redeem JitoSOL via:

• Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. — the only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank
• Anchorage Digital Singapore — a Major Payment Institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore

For those who prefer to self-custody, JitoSOL mint and redemptions will soon be available through Porto, Anchorage Digital's institutional-grade self-custody wallet.

JitoSOL activity through Anchorage Digital is secured by institutional-grade infrastructure, which includes hardware security modules (HSMs), biometric authentication, and behavioral analytics. This enables investors to maintain SOL liquidity while capturing both staking and protocol revenue, all within a trusted and secure platform.

"As conversations around staking-enabled ETFs progress, liquid staking tokens like JitoSOL are increasingly considered a practical alternative to direct staking," said Thomas Uhm, Chief Commercial Officer at Jito Foundation. "With support for in-kind creation and redemption, primary and secondary market liquidity, and compatibility with a trusted partner like Anchorage Digital, JitoSOL satisfies many of the operational requirements that modern ETF issuers —  and other developers of regulated financial products — must address. This partnership brings us closer to integrating staking into the broader financial landscape."

The Jito Foundation has taken a proactive approach to meeting the standards expected by sophisticated market participants. This includes publishing the JitoSOL Securities Classification Report, which outlines why JitoSOL does not constitute a security under U.S. law, and releasing a memorandum to guide tax treatment of liquid staking. These efforts, combined with Anchorage Digital's support, help position JitoSOL as one of the most accessible and well-prepared assets for integration into mainstream financial products.

"Anchorage Digital is proud to offer expanded support for JitoSOL, starting with custody and now delivering a seamless, custom-built mint and redeem experience right from our platform. This latest integration marks our growing support for the Solana ecosystem. We're excited to make liquid staking and the Solana DeFi ecosystem accessible to a growing number of institutions," said Nathan McCauley, CEO, Anchorage Digital.

This partnership underscores the Jito Foundation's commitment to enabling secure access to Solana staking. As demand for regulated exposure to Solana's ecosystem grows, the Foundation is advancing the infrastructure and partnerships needed to support meaningful institutional participation. With support from Anchorage Digital now in place, JitoSOL is positioned to meet the growing demand for broader access to Solana's staking economy.

About the Jito Foundation
The Jito Foundation coordinates ecosystem activities and accelerates the adoption of Jito's innovative technologies under the direction of the Jito DAO. By driving governance proposals, distributing grants, and forging strategic partnerships, the Foundation empowers stakeholders to shape the future of Jito's decentralized infrastructures. Through transparent, community-driven initiatives, the Jito Foundation ensures the sustained growth and resilience of Solana's DeFi ecosystem, benefiting validators, stakers, and the broader community. Learn more at jito.network

About Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is a global crypto platform that enables institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and the industry's leading security infrastructure. Home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the only federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also serves institutions through Anchorage Digital Singapore, which is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore; Anchorage Digital NY, which holds a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services; and self-custody wallet Porto by Anchorage Digital. The company is funded by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, with its Series D valuation over $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital has offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on X @Anchorage, and on LinkedIn.

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SOURCE Jito Foundation