Solix

Solix is a Solana-based decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) that pays users for sharing unused internet bandwidth through a lightweight browser extension, using an AI-driven routing system the project calls Model Context Protocol (MCP).

What It Does

Solix addresses a basic inefficiency: most internet connections sit partially idle most of the time. By installing the Solix browser extension or mobile app, users contribute their unused bandwidth to a distributed network that routes real traffic — including API requests, content delivery, and web data — through those idle connections. In return, users accumulate SLIX Points, which are designed to convert into SLIX tokens at a future distribution event.

The pitch is passive income with minimal friction. No dedicated hardware, no ongoing configuration. The extension runs in the background and Solix's routing logic handles traffic allocation automatically.

How It Works

The core of Solix's architecture is what the project calls its Model Context Protocol (MCP) — Solix's own internal AI routing system. Solix's MCP is designed to allocate bandwidth across the network in real time, linking AI models with real-time data on internet usage to manage bandwidth distribution and adjusting how traffic flows based on current conditions.

The network is built on a peer-to-peer architecture with no central chokepoint. Solix states it implements zero-knowledge principles so that no identifiable user data is stored or exposed during routing, and that all traffic passes through enterprise-grade encryption.

Onboarding follows three steps: download the extension, connect a crypto wallet or authenticate via Gmail, then let the extension run. A dashboard tracks accumulated SLIX Points over time.

Tokens and Rewards

The native asset is SLIX. Users currently earn SLIX Points through bandwidth contribution and optional social tasks such as referrals and community participation. Points are intended to convert into SLIX tokens at a future airdrop or distribution event.

As of writing, SLIX is not publicly trading on any confirmed exchange. Detailed tokenomics — including total supply, allocation breakdowns, and vesting schedules — have not been publicly disclosed.

Funding and Team

In April 2025, Solix raised $29.5 million (approximately €25.9 million) from the Eclip Foundation, a Munich-based investment vehicle that manages more than $124 million in assets across decentralized infrastructure and Web3 developer tools. LongHash Ventures, a recognized DePIN and Web3 infrastructure investor, is also listed among backers.

The project is headquartered in Munich. The leadership team includes David Rodriguez (CEO) and Emily Richardson (CTO).

Traction

Solix reports more than 100,000 active users across 63 countries, with approximately 275 terabytes of data processed through its network daily. These figures originate from company-published materials and have not been independently audited.

Security and Audits

No independent smart contract audit has been publicly disclosed. Solix's official documentation subdomain was inaccessible at the time of writing, and no public code repository has been identified. Third-party airdrop guides have flagged the absence of verified smart contracts as a transparency concern and recommend using isolated wallets when connecting to the platform.

Solana Ecosystem Fit

Solix sits within Solana's expanding DePIN sector alongside projects like Helium (wireless), Render (GPU compute), and Grass (bandwidth). Like Grass, Solix monetizes passive bandwidth contribution from non-technical users willing to run a background extension in exchange for token rewards. The Solana blockchain serves as the settlement layer for SLIX point-to-token conversion and reward distribution.

The $29.5 million raise and reported 100,000+ user count place Solix among the more capitalized newer DePIN entrants on Solana. The lack of publicly verified smart contracts, sparse technical documentation, and an undisclosed token launch timeline are open questions the project will need to address as it moves toward the SLIX token distribution.