Abu Dhabi, UAE – Solmate Infrastructure (“Solmate”), a Solana-focused blockchain infrastructure company under Brera Holdings PLC (Nasdaq: SLMT), has signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire RockawayX in an all-stock transaction. The proposed merger is set to form one of the most prominent institutional players in digital asset infrastructure, liquidity provision, and asset management, with a combined assets under management (AUM) and third-party stake exceeding $2 billion.
If finalized, the merged entity will continue to trade under the ticker symbol SLMT and is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending final documentation and regulatory approvals.
Leadership and Organizational Structure
Under the proposed structure, Marco Santori will remain as CEO of Solmate, leading the unified treasury and infrastructure strategy. Viktor Fischer, the current CEO of RockawayX, will continue to head the RockawayX subsidiary and also take on the role of Executive Chairman of Solmate. Additionally, Jakub Havrlant, founder of Rockaway Capital, will join the board of directors, strengthening the company’s leadership bench and strategic vision.
This leadership arrangement is designed to blend the complementary strengths of both organizations—Solmate’s focus on high-performance infrastructure and RockawayX’s expertise in liquidity, credit, and market-making—into a cohesive and growth-oriented entity.
Building on Strategic Infrastructure in the UAE
The acquisition announcement follows a recent collaboration between Solmate and RockawayX to deploy high-performance Solana infrastructure in the UAE. This initiative enables regional investors to stake digital assets locally for the first time, marking a milestone for Abu Dhabi’s growing blockchain ecosystem.
By establishing this local infrastructure, exchanges, traders, and market makers in the region now benefit from ultra-low latency connections, improving execution efficiency and opening up opportunities for high-frequency trading and on-chain payment systems. The move underscores the UAE’s growing ambition to position itself as a global leader in blockchain innovation and digital finance.
Expanding Capabilities in Liquidity and On-Chain Credit
RockawayX brings a strong track record and a broad range of capabilities to the merger. The firm is recognized for its leadership in liquidity management, market-making, and on-chain credit solutions. Its solver division plays a critical role in powering major cross-chain bridges such as Wormhole and Debridge, both of which are essential components of the modern blockchain ecosystem.
In addition, RockawayX’s credit fund and venture investments—spanning early-stage projects such as Kamino, Morpho, Exponent, and OnRe—demonstrate its commitment to nurturing the next generation of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Through the merger, the combined entity will be well-positioned to accelerate Solana’s Internet Capital Markets thesis, driving innovation across the global blockchain infrastructure landscape.
Strengthening Abu Dhabi’s Role as a Global Blockchain Hub
This transaction also reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as an emerging global hub for on-chain finance. With inherent latency advantages, access to deep pools of institutional capital, and a clear regulatory framework, the United Arab Emirates is uniquely positioned to host the world’s next generation of blockchain infrastructure.
Together, Solmate and RockawayX plan to expand bare-metal validator operations, enhance co-location capabilities, and develop institutional-grade transaction ordering services. These efforts aim to solidify the UAE’s leadership in digital asset infrastructure and foster a more resilient and interconnected blockchain ecosystem.
Looking Ahead: Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025
As part of its ongoing engagement with the regional financial community, Solmate will serve as a strategic partner at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, taking place from December 8–11, 2025. During the event, CEO Marco Santori and RockawayX CEO Viktor Fischer will deliver a joint keynote on December 10, where they will share insights into their vision for the region’s blockchain future and outline the roadmap for the unified company.
The proposed merger between Solmate Infrastructure and RockawayX represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of institutional blockchain infrastructure. By combining technological innovation, regional momentum, and global financial expertise, the two companies aim to define the future of decentralized finance from the heart of Abu Dhabi.