Solana News Today: Ankr's Asphere Launches Solana Permissioned Environments for Enterprise Blockchain Deployment

Ankr’s Asphere, the enterprise division of cross-chain infrastructure provider Ankr, has launched Solana Permissioned Environments (SPEs), a service designed to enable businesses to deploy private, high-performance blockchain networks on Solana. Introduced on July 25, the offering targets industries such as finance, gaming, and media, leveraging Solana’s (SOL) speed, security, and energy efficiency while integrating Asphere’s global infrastructure and 24/7 support. The SPEs are tailored to meet enterprise demands for regulatory compliance, full infrastructure control, and scalable solutions for decentralized applications [1][2].

The new service supports use cases requiring permissioned access, gasless transactions, and private execution, making it suitable for financial networks and high-throughput decentralized applications. Asphere highlighted that SPEs combine Solana’s parallel execution capabilities with its own compliance-focused infrastructure, enabling enterprises to build customizable blockchain networks without compromising on performance or security. The platform also allows users to pay for custom rollup solutions using ANKR, USDC, or USDT, facilitated by a partnership with the Web3 Foundation. This collaboration, announced in May, aims to streamline enterprise deployment of no-code rollup solutions across Ethereum and Solana [1][2].

A key component of Asphere’s strategy is achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, a security certification developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The company secured SOC 2 Type 1 compliance in 2024 and is now in the final stages of the Type 2 audit, which evaluates a company’s operational effectiveness in maintaining security, availability, and confidentiality over a 12-month period. Asphere emphasized that its compliance process focuses on these core principles, which are critical for building trust with enterprise clients. The certification is expected to bolster credibility for the project as it expands its market reach, particularly in sectors where regulatory adherence is paramount [1].

The launch of SPEs aligns with a growing trend of blockchain infrastructure firms adapting public networks to meet enterprise needs. By integrating Solana’s throughput—capable of processing thousands of transactions per second—Asphere aims to bridge the gap between public blockchain innovation and corporate requirements. The company’s focus on compliance addresses a key barrier for enterprises hesitant to adopt blockchain due to security concerns. Analysts note that certifications like SOC 2 Type 2 are increasingly vital for attracting institutional clients, as they demonstrate a provider’s commitment to maintaining operational integrity [2].

Asphere’s expansion into Solana-based services reflects Ankr’s broader cross-chain strategy, which includes initiatives like its Midnight privacy-enhancing sidechain on Cardano. The SPEs highlight a shift toward tailoring public blockchains for enterprise adoption, combining technical capabilities with compliance frameworks. The success of this initiative will depend on Asphere’s ability to demonstrate tangible benefits, such as reduced operational complexity and cost efficiency, while maintaining the security guarantees outlined in its compliance roadmap [1].

Sources:

[1] ["Ankr's Asphere launches new Solana blockchain service for enterprise clients"](https://crypto.news/ankrs-asphere-launches-new-solana-blockchain-service-for-enterprise-clients/)

[2] ["Asphere launches SPE network deployment service to power enterprises on Solana"](https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/asphere-launches-spe-network-deployment-service-to-power-enterprises-on-solana)