DeFi Development Corp. Partners with Harmonic to Optimize Solana Validator Revenue and Network Participation

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DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced it has integrated Harmonic's open block-building infrastructure into its Solana validator operations on Dec. 1, 2025. The integration lets validators select among multiple block candidates each slot rather than rely on a single builder.

The company cites three benefits: higher validator revenue by choosing the most valuable block per slot, greater transparency and control via configurable builder preferences, and enhanced network contribution by diversifying block production. DFDV says it has already integrated Harmonic and expects measurable improvements in validator performance and revenue capture in the coming weeks, with further updates promised through investor communications.

BOCA RATON, FL, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the “Company”), the first public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (“SOL”), today announced it has begun integrating and running the open block-building infrastructure provided by Harmonic across its Solana validator operations.

Harmonic introduces competition and choice into Solana’s block-building pipeline. Instead of relying on a single builder, validators can select from multiple block candidates each slot. This improves revenue potential, strengthens decentralization, and gives operators more control over the types of order flow they accept.

For DFDV, integrating Harmonic provides three clear benefits:

• Higher validator revenue: Harmonic allows DFDV to automatically choose the most valuable block each slot, improving staking and validator efficiency.
  
  
• Greater transparency and control: DFDV can set builder preferences that align with its standards as a public company.
  
  
• Enhanced network contribution: Participating in a multi-builder system diversifies block production and helps strengthen Solana’s resilience, which directly supports long-term SOL accumulation and SOL-per-Share growth.

The company has already integrated Harmonic into its validator stack and expects to see measurable improvements in validator performance and revenue capture in the coming weeks. The Company will monitor results and provide updates through future investor communications.

About DeFi Development Corp.
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has adopted a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve is allocated to SOL. Through this strategy, the Company provides investors with direct economic exposure to SOL, while also actively participating in the growth of the Solana ecosystem. In addition to holding and staking SOL, DeFi Development Corp. operates its own validator infrastructure, generating staking rewards and fees from delegated stake. The Company is also engaged across decentralized finance (“DeFi”) opportunities and continues to explore innovative ways to support and benefit from Solana’s expanding application layer.

The Company is an AI-powered online platform that connects the commercial real estate industry by providing data and software subscriptions, as well as value-add services, to multifamily and commercial property professionals, as the Company connects the increasingly complex ecosystem that stakeholders have to manage.

The Company currently serves more than one million web users annually, including multifamily and commercial property owners and developers applying for billions of dollars of debt financing per year, professional service providers, and thousands of multifamily and commercial property lenders, including more than 10% of the banks in America, credit unions, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), debt funds, Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac® multifamily lenders, FHA multifamily lenders, commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) lenders, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) lenders, and more. The Company’s data and software offerings are generally offered on a subscription basis as software as a service (“SaaS”).

About Harmonic
Harmonic is an open block-building marketplace for the Solana network that introduces competition, transparency, and choice into the block production process. By aggregating candidate blocks from multiple independent builders, Harmonic allows validators to select the most valuable block each slot, improving revenue capture and reducing reliance on any single builder. The protocol is designed to strengthen Solana’s decentralization, promote healthier market structure, and give validators greater control over the order flow they accept. Learn more at: https://harmonic.gg/.

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FAQ

What did DFDV announce about Harmonic integration on Dec. 1, 2025?

DFDV announced it has integrated Harmonic's open block-building infrastructure into its Solana validator stack and began running it as of Dec. 1, 2025.

How could the Harmonic integration affect DFDV validator revenue (DFDV)?

The company said Harmonic lets validators automatically choose the most valuable block each slot, which it expects to improve validator revenue and revenue capture in the coming weeks.

What governance or control changes does DFDV gain from Harmonic for its Solana validators?

DFDV can set builder preferences to align with its public‑company standards, providing greater transparency and control over accepted order flow.

Will the Harmonic integration change DFDV's Solana accumulation strategy (DFDV)?

DFDV said enhanced validator revenue and diversified block production are intended to support long‑term SOL accumulation and SOL‑per‑share growth.

When will investors see performance results from DFDV's Harmonic integration?

The company expects measurable improvements in validator performance and revenue capture in the coming weeks and will report updates through future investor communications.

Does DFDV say Harmonic improves Solana network decentralization?

Yes; DFDV said participating in a multi‑builder system diversifies block production and helps strengthen Solana's resilience.