Rarible launches on Solana with Claynosaurz NFTs
Aug 07, 2026
Rarible has launched its NFT marketplace on Solana after months of development, naming Claynosaurz as its first featured collection.
Rarible expands its marketplace to Solana
Rarible announced the launch on Thursday, marking its latest expansion beyond the blockchain networks already supported by its NFT marketplace.
Gacha Station previewed Rarible’s Solana plans
Rarible described its earlier Gacha Station release on Solana as an initial look at the broader integration rather than a standalone product.
Rarible did not provide transaction-volume targets or details about how it plans to compete with established Solana NFT platforms. Marketplace adoption will depend partly on the collections it secures and whether it can attract collectors already active elsewhere in the ecosystem.
Why Solana matters for Rarible
Solana offers relatively low transaction fees and faster settlement than several older blockchain networks, making it a common venue for frequent NFT trading and lower-priced digital collectibles.
EU lawmakers seek a review of NFT rules
MiCA’s transition period ended on July 1, requiring covered crypto-asset service providers to secure EU-wide or national authorization to continue operating across the bloc. Whether future rules extend more explicitly to NFT services could affect marketplaces such as Rarible as they add networks, collections and users.
For now, Rarible plans to continue expanding its Solana marketplace gradually, with its next phase centered on onboarding projects and refining the platform using feedback from the network’s communities.
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