SafePal Launches $3 Million Solana Builder’s Grant, Marks Debut With Giveaway of 1500 Limited Edition Hardware Wallets at Accelerate

SafePal has announced a $3 million Solana Builder’s Grant designed to support ecosystem growth across the Solana blockchain throughout 2026. The program allocates $2 million in hardware wallet sponsorships and $1 million in marketing resources to eligible projects in the Solana ecosystem. SafePal revealed the initiative during Solana Accelerate APAC, which took place on February 11, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

SafePal is a non-custodial crypto wallet suite that supports more than 200 blockchains. The platform reports a global user base of 30 million. The new grant reflects a broader effort to explore alternative growth strategies for blockchain projects at a time when ecosystems continue to mature, and competition for users remains high.

Structure of the Solana Builder’s Grant

The grant program will run for the full calendar year of 2026. SafePal will provide participating Solana projects with hardware wallet sponsorships valued at $2 million. The company will also allocate $1 million in marketing resources to help teams increase visibility, engage users, and support long-term adoption.

SafePal introduced the concept of hardware Walletdrops as an alternative to traditional token airdrops. Rather than distributing tokens directly, projects can provide branded hardware wallets to users and contributors. SafePal tested this approach through pilot programs with several DeFi platforms prior to the formal launch of the grant.

“Innovative projects are emerging on active ecosystems like Solana as the industry matures, but are still in need of efficient and high impact growth initiatives. Token airdrops are popular but often lead to short-lived momentum or attract mercenary behaviour. Hardware Walletdrops have proven to be more effective especially in user retention and combating issues such as bot abuse, so we’re really confident this grant will scale growth for Solana builders while creating value for users.” - said Veronica Wong, CEO and Co-founder of SafePal.

Launch Activities and Limited Edition Wallets

To mark the official launch of the Solana Builder’s Grant, SafePal produced 1,500 limited-edition hardware wallets. The company plans to distribute these devices during Solana Accelerate Hong Kong to event attendees, VIPs, and core contributors. SafePal will also allocate a portion of the wallets through bounty programs linked to ecosystem activities.

SafePal has outlined potential future utilities for these limited edition wallets. Planned features may include staking benefits and airdrop boosts tied to grant allocations. The company has not yet published a detailed timeline for these additions.

“Builders are at the heart of Solana’s growth and sustainable adoption comes from real users. Teams like SafePal are supporting ecosystem development in a compelling way while improving security and user experience.” - Daniel Zhang, Mandarin and Cantonese Market Lead at Solana Foundation.

Solana ecosystem projects can apply for the grant through the official SafePal website. SafePal will assess applications using a range of criteria, including how long a project has operated, monthly active users, total value locked, community size, and participation in ecosystem events such as hackathons and workshops.

Broader Solana and DeFi Integrations

The grant aligns with SafePal’s broader involvement in the Solana ecosystem. The wallet suite includes a dedicated Solana DeFi hub that highlights decentralized applications within its mobile interface and hardware wallet products. SafePal also supports native functions that allow users to buy, swap, trade, and stake $SOL and SPL tokens. The platform has expanded access to tokenized stocks and other emerging asset categories.

In June 2024, SafePal integrated with Jupiter Exchange, enabling users to access Jupiter directly within SafePal’s swap and decentralized application marketplace. The integration streamlined onchain trading for Solana users without requiring them to leave the SafePal environment.

In November 2025, SafePal announced a major expansion into decentralized derivatives through a three-part integration with the perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid. The update brought onchain perpetuals trading for assets such as $BTC and $ETH directly into SafePal’s software and hardware wallets. SafePal positioned the integration as part of a broader effort to combine decentralized execution with a trading experience comparable to centralized platforms.

SafePal has stated that the Solana Builder’s Grant forms part of a longer-term roadmap. The company plans to deepen collaborations with additional blockchain ecosystems and crypto protocols in the coming years.

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