Akash Network’s Big Move: From Its Own Blockchain to Solana
The Old Plan Was to Build. The New Plan Is to Simplify.
Akash Network once operated its decentralized cloud marketplace on its own Cosmos-based blockchain. Now, the project’s core team has selected Solana as its preferred destination, proposing a major change to how the network operates. The goal is simple: spend less effort maintaining a separate blockchain and focus more resources on decentralized computing.
But there is an important twist. Choosing Solana does not mean the entire network has already moved.
Why Change the Foundation?
Akash connects people who need computing power with independent providers who can supply it. This includes GPU resources used for artificial intelligence, data processing, and other demanding workloads.
Running a separate blockchain comes with costs. The team must maintain network software, coordinate upgrades, and support validators who help secure the chain. Moving the marketplace to Solana could reduce this technical burden while giving Akash access to an established blockchain infrastructure.
Solana also offers a large ecosystem of applications, users, and decentralized physical infrastructure projects, commonly called DePIN. That could create new opportunities for Akash to reach customers and developers.
The Token Moves First
Under the proposed plan, AKT, Akash’s native token, would become a Solana-based SPL token. The planned conversion is one-to-one, meaning one eligible AKT would convert into one Solana-based AKT, while preserving the token’s identity and decimal precision.
However, this process depends on governance approval and successful security audits. The proposed migration portal would operate for two years and allow transfers in one direction only. Once tokens move to Solana, the plan does not provide a route back to the original chain.
For holders, this makes it essential to understand the official migration instructions before taking any action.
The Marketplace Has Another Hurdle
Moving the token and moving the actual computing marketplace are separate steps. The marketplace transition still requires additional governance approval, security checks, and migration rehearsals. No final cutover date has been set.
If the transition proceeds, existing workloads are planned to continue for 90 days after the marketplace switches, giving customers time to redeploy their services.
This staged approach matters because Akash must protect the people already using its infrastructure, not just improve the technology behind it.
The Lesson Behind the Move
Akash’s decision highlights a wider question for blockchain projects: does every network need its own blockchain, or can an established network provide a better foundation?
A successful migration could help Akash simplify operations and strengthen its position in decentralized computing. But execution risks remain, including migration security, exchange support, token access, and the experience of existing users and providers.
Dragonfly Official sees the key issue as execution rather than the announcement itself. A new blockchain foundation creates an opportunity, but long-term success will depend on whether Akash can deliver reliable computing services through the transition.
What to Watch Next
Watch the governance outcome, independent security audits, the official AKT migration process, and the separate decision that will determine when the marketplace moves.
