Introduction

February 2026 was busy on the institutional front. The Jito Foundation signed an MOU with Hanwha Asset Management for the 1st JitoSOL ETP in Asia. Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM) continued to gain traction, with over 338 validators adopting the technology to enhance market efficiency and ~25% network state weight.

Let's dive into it!

Highlights

• BAM Crosses 25% Network Stake Weight

• Hanwha Asset Management Partnered for JitoSOL ETP in Korea

• Hex Trust Integrated JitoSOL

• Hush Protocol Integrated JitoSOL

• JTO Tokenholder Relations Livestream

## JitoSOL/ETP

### Hanwha Asset Management and Jito Foundation sign MOU for first JitoSOL ETP in Asia

On February 24, 2026, Hanwha Asset Management, Korea’s oldest ETF issuer, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Jito Foundation to launch the first JitoSOL ETP in Asia. This collaboration aims to provide regulated access to Solana and liquid staking rewards through a brokerage account, eliminating the need for wallets or direct DeFi engagement. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Jito’s global institutional expansion, opening new channels for Korean investors to participate in Solana’s staking economy. With Hanwha’s established digital asset team, the ETP is positioned to accelerate institutional adoption of JitoSOL across the region.

BAM

BAM Validators Surpass 338, Stake Weight Exceeds 25% in February 2026  

BAM adoption accelerated in February 2026, with 338 validators running the protocol and network stake weight crossing the 25% threshold by February 11. This rapid validator onboarding signals growing ecosystem confidence in BAM’s neutral coordination layer and its role in delivering predictable, high-quality execution on Solana. As more validators join, the network approaches a tipping point where BAM’s transparent, verifiable transaction ordering becomes the standard, directly benefiting traders, stakers, and applications.

Track BAM Validator Adoption here.

Governance

Tokenholder Relations Livestream

On February 4, the Jito DAO convened a public JTO Tokenholder Relations livestream, providing a platform for open discussion between JTO holders and ecosystem leadership. The session focused on governance priorities, protocol upgrades, and community feedback, reinforcing the DAO’s commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement. This format enables tokenholders to directly influence governance direction and ensures accountability for future proposals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7MN1mVEAs8 

BAM Reaches 25% Network Stake

BAM, the block assembly marketplace developed by Jito Labs, expanded its validator set in February, as reflected on the BAM Explorer. The addition of new validators increases decentralization and strengthens the resilience of Solana’s execution infrastructure. As more operators join, the network benefits from improved security and broader alignment across stakeholders, setting the stage for further protocol enhancements.

Ecosystem

Hex Trust Integrates JitoSOL for Institutional Custody, February 10

Hex Trust went live with JitoSOL on February 10, 2026, extending institutional-grade custody to Solana's leading liquid staking token for the first time on the platform. The integration gives Hex Trust's institutional client base direct access to JitoSOL yield without sacrificing the compliance and custody controls they require. As regulated custodians continue onboarding LSTs, JitoSOL's position as the default collateral layer for institutional Solana exposure becomes harder to displace.

Learn more here.

### Hush Protocol Adds Private JitoSOL Transfers

Hush Protocol activated private JitoSOL transfers on February 18, 2026, allowing holders to shield balances, move them privately, and unshield to any wallet with no onchain link between source and destination. The integration addresses a recurring friction point for institutional and privacy-conscious users who hold JitoSOL as a yield-bearing asset but require confidentiality around portfolio movements. By adding a privacy layer without forcing users to exit their staking position, Hush Protocol expands the practical utility of JitoSOL beyond open, traceable onchain activity.

Media

BAM on OxResearch

BAM’s architecture now allows applications to define custom transaction sequencing via plugins, a capability highlighted in February’s technical deep dives and ecosystem discussions. This shift empowers developers to build sophisticated financial products with deterministic execution and privacy, while traders gain access to tighter spreads and improved outcomes. As BAM adoption grows, Solana’s market structure becomes more robust, transparent, and aligned with the needs of both institutional and retail users.

Marc Liew Represents Jito Foundation on Synopsis Events Podcast for APAC Audience

Clip from Synopsis Events Podcast featuring Marc Liew, Head of APAC at the Jito Foundation, shared on February 11, extending Jito's institutional reach into Asia-Pacific markets. The appearance signals a deliberate geographic expansion of Jito's media strategy beyond North American and European venues, targeting a region where institutional crypto adoption is accelerating.