Solana-based restaking platform Solayer has announced the launch of its foundation, governance token, and upcoming airdrop in a Jan. 2 X post . Solayer’s liquid restaking token (LRT) Solayer Staked SOL has risen by 5% since the announcement, according to Coingecko data . The Solayer Foundation will operate as an independent non-profit organization and support advanced research and development of Solayer and other protocols working to scale distributed systems. It will gain direct influence from LAYER token holders on matters such as appointing directors and officers. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io