- Solana signs MoU with Kazakhstan to boost blockchain education and crypto startups.
- Kazakhstan launches Central Asia’s first Solana-based Economic Zone ahead of Astana Forum.
- Partnership to develop Web3 talent and attract global blockchain firms with regulatory support.
Solana has announced a major new partnership with the government of Kazakhstan to support the country’s growing digital economy. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) occurred between the Solana Foundation and Kazakhstan, based on the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry. In this partnership, the team will facilitate the growth of the local crypto industry via the areas of blockchain education, startup development as well as the development of advanced technology.
Solana Launches Economic Zone Ahead of Astana Forum
The announcement was amid the official opening of the Solana Economic Zone Kazakhstan (SEZ KZ). This is the first project of its kind in Central Asia and is entirely on the platform of Solana blockchain. The event launching took place in Astana, right before the Astana International Forum 2025, and was attended by government leaders, Web3 professionals, and blockchain innovators across the world. The project represents a breakthrough on the way of turning into a regional champion of blockchain use in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is also joining the path of other successful patterns in the world like the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Crypto Centre that became the centre of blockchain-based businesses. These hubs have regulatory assistance, good infrastructure and incentives to the startups. Kazakhstan has taken a cue and is currently laying its own way by creating SEZ KZ, in which it hopes to invite foreign projects and bring up local talents.
This project is important, according to Minister Zhaslan Madiyev, the head of the Ministry of Digital Development. According to him, the Solana Economic Zone indicates the willingness of Kazakhstan to master innovative technologies. He stated that through this program, the country would gain an opportunity to experiment with tokenization of real-world objects and even encourage young professionals to be educated in Web3 and blockchain development. He also emphasized that the government was keen on establishing good digital foundation of the future.
Solana, Kazakhstan Partner on Tokenized Markets with AIX, Jupiter
The launch event also included a showcase of innovative blockchain-powered solutions from global startups. These ranged across a broad range of industries, such as energy, finance, agriculture, gaming, and trade. Among the priorities of the project is the popularization of the use of an asset as tokens, including securities, real estate, and gold. Such a strategy would enhance accountability and effectiveness in most sectors of the economy.
To begin with, the Solana Foundation and the Kazakhstan government outlined three key pillars of their partnership. They will first focus on tokenized capital markets, having launched a pilot operation with such big partners as AIX, Jupiter, and Intebix. Second, they will dedicate their attention to the development of Web3 talent, introducing a national education course on blockchain engineering and Rust programming in partnership with local universities and Astana Hub. Third, they want to bring the international Web3 businesses to the region with business incentives, regulatory backing, and access to infrastructure through their tie-ups with firms such as Forma.
Solana and Kazakhstan can be considered an ambitious partnership project into the digital world of online innovations. It shows the interest of Kazakhstan in being one of the blockchain leaders in the Central Asia region and beyond. The Solana Economic Zone has the potential to be one of the leading crypto development and education hubs and economic growth in the future by using their international technology and local aspirations.
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