Solana Sees a Future Where Everyone Can Own a Piece of the Economy
At the Accelerate 2025 conference, Akshay BD, who oversees community marketing initiatives at the Solana Foundation, presented a bold vision for the future of finance. He proposed that Solana’s blockchain network could pave the way for ordinary people to participate directly in ownership of assets, shifting away from a system that favours the wealthy few.
He argued that traditional financial models are no longer working effectively for the broader public. The long-standing approach of balancing portfolios between equities and bonds is becoming less reliable, as returns are inconsistent and asset prices appear inflated. Akshay highlighted that investors—both seasoned and new—are feeling increasingly anxious in the current climate, uncertain about how to preserve and grow their wealth.
One of the key issues he raised was the growing divide between income and asset ownership. Most people rely solely on wages, while a smaller, wealthier segment continues to grow their fortune through access to exclusive investment opportunities. These often include private markets, which remain out of reach for the average person. As more people are locked out of such opportunities, they turn to public markets, which in turn become overheated.
Image 1: Solana Breakpoint (Source: Minkabu)
Expanding Access Through Digital Ownership
Rather than depending on welfare-style programs to address the pressures caused by economic change and automation, Akshay proposed a different strategy. He outlined a concept where everyone could become a stakeholder through broader access to ownership—especially of productive assets.
By using blockchain technology, Solana aims to make it possible for anyone with a smartphone to invest in tokenised shares of real-world assets. Tokenisation allows assets to be split into small, tradable units that individuals can buy, much like how cryptocurrencies are traded. Whether it’s shares in a renewable energy company or a stake in a local café, these tokens would offer everyday people the chance to build wealth.
The process could be as simple as scanning a QR code and owning a piece of something meaningful. This vision of “universal ownership” puts power directly into the hands of users, removing layers of complexity that have traditionally excluded non-accredited investors.
Akshay also pointed out that while similar ideas have been floated before, the supporting infrastructure simply wasn’t available. But with Solana’s blockchain—known for its speed, low cost, and capacity to handle large volumes—he believes the time has finally come to make this vision a reality.
Looking Beyond Traditional Markets
Akshay’s comments come at a time when the U.S. financial landscape is grappling with the future of crypto-based investment vehicles. In a recent move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushed back its decision on several applications for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would follow the price of Solana. These proposals were submitted by firms including 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck and Canary Capital.
According to new filings released on Monday, the SEC stated it needed additional time to consider legal and regulatory questions tied to these applications. The delay does not necessarily indicate whether the funds will ultimately be accepted or rejected, but rather reflects the need for deeper examination. The agency also encouraged public comments on the proposed changes, signalling its openness to further input.
While these developments unfold in regulatory circles, Akshay believes that waiting for traditional systems to adjust is not the only option. He sees blockchain and tokenised markets as a more direct path to inclusion—one that doesn’t depend on Wall Street or government frameworks.
Image 2: Solana Breakpoint (Source: Medium)
This approach also comes at a moment when major stock markets, especially in the United States, remain priced above their long-term averages. For example, the S\&P 500 has maintained higher-than-usual valuations for several years, driven by factors such as investor confidence in technology and persistently low interest rates. But as past financial cycles have shown, periods of elevated valuations often precede corrections—seen during events like the dot-com crash and the 2008 crisis.
Akshay argued that offering more people access to asset ownership could relieve some of the pressure on these markets. If more capital flows into tokenised private investments, public markets may not bear the entire weight of investor demand.
He closed with a message of inclusion: the tools of blockchain can help reshape the global economy into one where participation is not limited by geography, income level, or institutional ties. Instead, individuals could become active owners of the very economy they live in, through an accessible, tech-driven approach that empowers them financially.
In his view, this is not just about making investing easier—it’s about redefining who gets to build wealth in the digital age.
