SOL Crypto News: 8 Things to Know About Alexis Ohanian’s $100 Million Web 3.0 Bet

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Reddit co-founder and head of venture fund Seven Seven Six Alexis Ohanian recently announced a partnership with the Solana Foundation. Together, they will commit $100 million to grow decentralized social media projects on the Solana (CCC:SOL-USD) blockchain. This comes at a time of heightened interest in the SOL crypto.

A close-up shot of Alexis Ohanian in front of red background.

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Ohanian first made the announcement at this week’s Solana Breakpoint conference. He previously planned to invest $50 million, but decided to double the amount while on stage. Investors should know that his previous investments include BitClout, QuestDB and Polywork, among others.

“With a high-performance blockchain like Solana, there is an unprecedented opportunity to fuse social and crypto in a way that feels like a web2 social product but with the added incentive of empowering users with real ownership,” Ohanian said.

Although the Web 3.0 revolution is still in its early innings, it is apparent that Ohanian is embracing the transition with arms wide open. There is no guarantee, though, that Web 3.0 will be a blazing success.

However, that uncertainty is not stopping Solana. The SOL crypto is currently trading at $244 and is up 11% over the past week and 56% over the past month.

What exactly does this partnership entail for the future of the SOL crypto and Web 3.0?

How Will This SOL Crypto News Drive Web 3.0?

  1. Web 3.0 will connect data in a decentralized manner. This will empower creators and users with real ownership and a decentralized platform.
  2. Ohanian brings massive potential, as he has an impressive track record with Reddit and past investments.
  3. Competition is real; Solana isn’t the only blockchain trying to launch a decentralized social media platform. BitClout was launched earlier this year, although it hasn’t yet gained a mainstream following.
  4. Solana is more centralized than other cryptos. However, its co-founder stated that “Solana is becoming more decentralized by the day.”
  5. Ohanian’s announcement comes one day after Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, stated that social media on the blockchain could be “absolutely huge.”
  6. Social media giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB) makes a majority of its revenue from advertisements. The potential to monetize advertisements on any social media site is massive.
  7. Solana is a great partner for Ohanian. It recently announced a $100 million fund dedicated to Web 3.0 gaming, known as GameFi. It’s apparent the Solana Foundation’s management has been staying busy in the pursuit of Web 3.0.
  8. Creating any social media site is no easy venture. There is no guarantee that Ohanian’s partnership with the Solana Foundation to create a decentralized social media platform will succeed.

On the date of publication, Eddie Pan did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.

Eddie Pan specializes in institutional investments and insider activity. He writes for InvestorPlace’s Today’s Market team, which centers on the latest news involving popular stocks.


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