Sorare Outlines Roadmap for Migration to Solana and Expanded Payment Options

Fantasy sports giant Sorare has announced a significant shift in its technical infrastructure: migrating from StarkEx to the Solana blockchain. The move is set to roll out this October..

Why Sorare chose Solana

According to Sorare’s announcement, the migration is about much more than efficiency. By moving to Solana, Sorare aims to give users more freedom with their digital sports cards, connecting them to a wider crypto ecosystem.

Cards will now be viewable and tradable through popular Solana wallets like Phantom and Backpack, while payments will expand beyond Ethereum to include Solana’s native token (SOL) and potentially others.

The technical advantages of Solana also play a big role. Known for high transaction throughput, low fees, and quick settlement, Solana offers the kind of infrastructure that can support Sorare’s long-term growth, as highlighted in the blog post announcement.

This includes exploring new gameplay mechanics, third-party marketplace integration, and even the possibility of introducing a Sorare-specific token. The company also plans to keep experimenting with partnerships across the blockchain space, opening the door for richer experiences down the line.

What Players can expect

For most Sorare users, little will change in terms of day-to-day gameplay. Collections, card ownership, and rewards remain intact, with the migration happening automatically. Still, those curious about the crypto side of Sorare will notice expanded functionality.

All cards will be bridged as Solana NFTs by the end of October, retaining existing metadata like scarcity, serial number, and XP. Balances currently on StarkEx will move to Coinbase’s Layer 2 Base, a step designed to improve efficiency while keeping Ethereum support alive.

Importantly, users can still withdraw their cards to Ethereum mainnet if they prefer, though trading them on Sorare’s marketplace would then require bridging back to Solana.

The project has emphasized that this flexibility ensures no loss of ownership or card history during the transition. Looking ahead, Sorare teased that this migration sets the stage for new sports expansions, including the launch of NBA 2026.

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