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From Ethereum to Solana: Sorare’s Big Blockchain Shift Explained
Sorare is moving its platform from Ethereum to Solana, marking a pivotal moment for the $4.3 billion startup as it seeks scalability and smoother user experiences across its expanding product suite.
From Ethereum to Solana: A Strategic “Upgrade”
After six years on Ethereum, Sorare announced it is migrating over 10 sports games and their NFT trading cards to Solana, citing the blockchain’s superior scalability and growing user base. CEO Nicolas Julia called the move an “upgrade” rather than a replacement, reaffirming confidence in Ethereum while embracing what he sees as the most viable blockchain for fantasy sports.
“Solana leads in revenue, daily users, active developers, and total value locked in our space,” Julia said. Despite Solana being more centralized, he praised its focus on security and performance, adding that its “growing adoption shows this bet was the right one.”
Ethereum Still in the Game
While Sorare is embracing Solana, Ethereum isn’t being left behind. The platform will continue supporting Ethereum users via integration with the Base network, and ETH deposits will remain active.
Toward a Multichain Future
Julia also revealed Sorare’s plans for a multichain architecture, integrating Layer0 to enable seamless marketplace payments across Solana and Base. Other high-speed chains like Sui and Aptos are also under consideration as Sorare scales its sports card trading ecosystem.
Solana Outages Not a Dealbreaker
Addressing past concerns, Julia expressed confidence in Solana’s stability, noting that network outages have become less frequent and are resolved quickly. “We’ve been reassured by the quality of Solana’s technology and its rapid progress,” he said.
With over 5 million users, Sorare continues to lead the fantasy sports NFT space, even as market conditions cool and its floor prices decline.
