Special Edition: VybeSOL Launch Announcement
VybeSOL - The next generation of LSTs on Solana
Part 1 – The Vybe Story
Vybe Network was born in 2021 during the first generation of DeFi on Solana, initially powering Serum DEX analytics and laying the groundwork for better on-chain data for Solana’s thriving ecosystem. From the start, we took a different path than many early projects: we avoided the hype and noise, and instead focused on building quietly yet relentlessly.
Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed seismic shifts in Solana and the larger crypto world. We saw Sabers rapid ascent and subsequent fall, weathered the collapse of LUNA along with its widespread market repercussions, and endured the FTX debacle—losing hard-earned funds as we literally watched the crisis unfold on our flight back from Breakpoint in Lisbon. Despite SOL dipping to $8 and the future appearing bleak, we pressed on through the depths of the bear market with the conviction ‘WAGMI’.
At each of these pivotal moments, we decided to stay the course despite the advice we received from many, digging deeper and building. We emerged stronger, more determined than ever, and with absolute clarity that we wouldn’t give up on the Solana ecosystem.
Part 2 – The Monetization Problem
Our years of building the next gen of data infrastructure on Solana, has now enabled us to create AlphaVybe V2, now called the Vybe App — a soon to be launched, advanced wallet & portfolio app featuring smart wallet discovery and real-time intelligence. However, as we prepared to launch, we kept coming back to a critical concern: the problem of monetization. Currently, most applications in web3 rely on three main monetization approaches:
Tokens – distracting from the product
Execution fees – too narrow for broad use cases
Subscriptions – friction that clashes with Web3’s open spirit
These trade-offs stifle growth and user trust, so we needed another solution.
Part 3 – Introducing VybeSOL & the Stake2Access Model
With this in mind, we’re thrilled to announce VybeSOL—our new liquid staking SOL token powered by Sanctum’s unified liquidity layer. This integration allows seamless swaps with minimal liquidity risk, ensuring users can move in and out of VybeSOL
easily. By holding VybeSOL, you’ll unlock premium features in Vybe V2 at no cost while earning yield on your staked SOL. Simply buy VybeSOL, hold it in your wallet, and gain exclusive access to Vybe Pro—all while supporting the Vybe team as we continue building the next generation of Wallet Intelligence on Solana.
The TLDR:
Get some VybeSOL.
Hold VybeSOL to unlock Vybe Pro features.
Earn yield (interest/rewards) while supporting the Solana network.
No fees, just pure value.
And if you prefer native staking, delegate to the Vybe validator for the same benefits.
This Stake2Access LST model also overcomes the monetization hurdle for protocols.
This works by having protocols launch their own validator and associated liquid staking token, when users stake SOL to mint the LST, they not only secure and help decentralize Solana’s network but also gain premium features in the protocol’s dApp—no need for fees or new tokens. Meanwhile, the protocol earns validator rewards, users earn staking rewards, and Solana as a whole benefits from an increase in staked SOL and greater utility for liquid staking tokens.
It’s a true win-win-win scenario: users win with yield and features, protocols win with focus, Solana wins with growth without value extraction from protocols.
With VybeSOL, you really can have your cake and eat it too, all while championing the future of the Solana ecosystem.
Join the Vybe tribe —buy VybeSOL on Sanctum or Jupiter and get ready for Vybe V2!
PS. Something special planned for early VybeSOL adopters. Stay tuned! 😉
Where to get VybeSOL:
Buy on JUP:
VybeSOL CA: vybe5DgwzGdvJMi4oH7TiQpubJd4QSDuGmbvWfACeb8
Buy on Sanctum:
https://app.sanctum.so/vybeSOL
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