Can Ahmet 
AI agent platform Virtuals Protocol is accelerating its innovation efforts by expanding to the Solana blockchain while maintaining its existing presence on Ethereum’s Layer-2 network Base. The platform aims to provide greater scalability and network efficiency for developers and users through its Solana expansion.
Solana’s Potential and Strategic Approach
Virtuals Protocol views Solana as an ideal environment for realizing its vision, given the blockchain’s speed, scalability, and dynamic community. This strategic move could amplify Virtuals Protocol’s impact by leveraging Solana’s existing user base and developer community, potentially reducing the concentration on the Ethereum-based Base network.
One of the platform’s notable new features is the creation of a Strategic Solana Reserve. As part of this initiative, 1% of transaction fees will be converted to Solana, establishing a reserve fund to support agents and creators within the ecosystem.
Beyond the reserve, Virtuals will launch a specialized pool to enhance liquidity on the Solana network and introduce an expanded grant program to support early-stage developers on Solana.
Virtuals Protocol’s expansion to Solana represents not just technological advancement but also a community-focused approach, emphasizing inter-ecosystem collaboration while creating a more attractive environment for developers, users, and investors.