Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, has an estimated net worth ranging from $500 million to $1.2 billion, according to Arkham's 2026 analysis. His wealth primarily stems from his SOL token holdings and equity in Solana Labs. Solana initially minted 500 million SOL, with 12.5% allocated to the founding team. Yakovenko is speculated to control addresses holding significant SOL amounts, including one with over 136,000 SOL valued at approximately $11 million. His equity in Solana Labs, which is valued between $5 billion and $8 billion, contributes an additional $250 million to $800 million to his net worth. Yakovenko is also an active angel investor in over 40 Solana ecosystem projects.