Trader stakes $0.05 in Solana for 3,000 years

A crypto trader has staked $0.05 worth of Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) for 3,000 years, locking the token until the year 5138.

According to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the unusual move has sparked debate about whether it reflects long-term confidence in Solana or is simply a meme-driven stunt.

Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at Kronos Research, suggested the stake could symbolise a belief in Solana’s ecosystem.

“Legacy staking is more than locking assets; it’s a mindset,” Liu said, emphasising that holding conviction assets over cycles can build lasting portfolios and legacies.

A Bitwise report forecasts that SOL could reach between $2,300 and $6,000 by 2030.

If Solana appreciates annually by just 2–5%, compounded growth over 3,000 years could result in exponential value increases.

“Long-term compounding remains one of the most powerful financial forces,” Liu noted.

Staking rewards on Solana are paid every two to three days and compounded automatically.

Depending on the validator and platform, staking yields range from 5% to over 8% annually.

Over millennia, these rewards could substantially increase the value of the staked amount.

The gesture has drawn mixed reactions on social media.

Some speculate it could be an attempt to create generational wealth, while others dismiss it as a humorous experiment.

Kadan Stadelmann, CTO at Komodo, called it a “meme trade” and questioned whether either humans or the Solana blockchain will exist in 3,000 years.

He added that such actions provoke reflection on long-term planning and legacy in blockchain technology.

At the time of reporting, the Solana (SOL) price was $99.76.