Jump Crypto, Amber Group, and Industry Leaders Back SOON’s Vision
Solana Optimistic Network (SOON) has announced a $5 million strategic investment led by Jump Crypto, Amber Group, and prominent angel investors. This funding round aims to accelerate the development of high-performance blockchain infrastructure, expand into real-world assets (RWAs), and scale its AI-powered copy-trading platform.
This brings SOON’s total funding to $27 million, following a prior $22 million raise via an NFT sale.
Among the participating angel investors are industry leaders such as Nana Murugesan (zkSync), Mark Hull (Kamino Finance), Chris Hermida (Switchboard), and Tori Cohen (Wormhole). Their involvement signals deep-rooted support for SOON’s mission to democratize institutional-grade trading infrastructure for retail markets.
Ethereum Layer 2 Powered by Solana VM
SOON stands out as an Ethereum Layer 2 chain built on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), offering faster execution and lower fees than traditional L2 solutions. This unique architecture positions it as a future-ready platform for both retail and institutional traders.
“SOON’s decoupled SVM stack is designed to bring superior execution closer to users,” said a Jump Crypto representative.
With institutional backers on board, SOON is set to deliver performance-focused trading tools, build on-chain U.S. equities solutions, and tap into innovative AI trading strategies.
Focus on AI Integration and Real-World Assets
SOON’s roadmap includes deeper integration of AI models through collaboration with Amber Group. These models will enhance the copy-trading product, making advanced trading strategies accessible to everyday users.
“We’re excited to support SOON in reshaping the on-chain trading experience,” said Amber Group’s director Jerry Zhou.
By merging AI, SVM infrastructure, and real-world asset access, SOON aims to lead the next wave of on-chain financial innovation.
A Step Toward Retail-Institutional Trading Convergence
According to SOON CEO Joanna Zeng, the investment reflects growing institutional confidence in the project’s goal of creating a unified trading experience.
“This funding enables us to deliver faster, scale smarter, and serve traders globally,” Zeng emphasized.