Korean Solana expansion gets $20 million boost
ROK Capital and the Solana Foundation have formed the Solana Eco Fund, aiming to spark a fire of Solana blockchain-based growth in Korea. Solana-related news has surfed a number of headlines in recent months. The blockchain now appears headed for major strides in Korea, with significant funding for its surrounding ecosystem. "As one of the largest crypto markets globally, Korea has an extraordinarily high adoption rate of cryptocurrencies," a representative from Korean firm ROK Capital told Cointelegraph. "By expanding the Solana ecosystem in Korea, we hope to grow the awareness and....
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