Hey there, crypto enthusiasts! If you're deep into the Solana ecosystem, especially with meme tokens and NFTs, you've probably heard the buzz about DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations). These are basically community-run groups that make decisions through voting, often using tokens or NFTs as voting power. Well, there's some exciting news from Realms, the go-to platform for Solana DAOs.

The Announcement That Has Everyone Talking

On September 23, 2025, the Realms team dropped a game-changing update via X (formerly Twitter): NFT DAOs on their platform can now reclaim the SOL they've used in voting. SOL is Solana's native cryptocurrency, and "rent" here refers to the small fees Solana charges to keep accounts active on the blockchain—think of it as a storage fee to prevent spam.

The original post from @realmsdaos stated: "NFT DAOs on Realms can now reclaim their SOL used in voting. Vote. Claim back your rent. Rinse and repeat." This was quickly echoed by community members, including Takisoul (@Milimalism), who highlighted NFT collections like @DegenTrashPanda, @BonkeDAO, and @islanddao as big winners. "Rejoice! You can now claim your rent from your votes!" he posted, complete with a screenshot of the shiny new "Claim SOL" button.

And here's the image from the Realms announcement for good measure:

Breaking Down Solana Rent and Why It Matters

For the uninitiated, Solana's rent system ensures that accounts (like those used for storing vote data) maintain a minimum balance. If they don't, they pay a tiny rent fee over time. In DAOs, every time you vote—especially in NFT-based ones where your digital collectible gives you voting rights—a bit of SOL gets locked up temporarily for that vote account.

Before this update, that SOL was often stuck or required manual closure to reclaim, which could be a hassle. Now, Realms makes it simple: vote on proposals, then hit that "Claim SOL" button to get your rent back. It's like finding spare change in your couch cushions, as one reply humorously put it: "Always forget about the money hiding between the couch cushions" from @redacted_noah.

This feature streamlines operations, reduces costs, and encourages more active participation in governance without worrying about locked funds.

A Boon for Meme Token Ecosystems

Meme tokens thrive on community engagement, and many have tied into NFTs and DAOs for deeper involvement. Take @BonkeDAO, which is all about expanding the $BONK culture—a popular dog-themed meme coin on Solana. With this reclaim feature, members can vote more freely without SOL getting tied up indefinitely, potentially boosting proposal activity and token utility.

Similarly, @DegenTrashPanda, a fun, degen-style NFT collection featuring trash pandas (raccoons, but make it crypto), and @islanddao, a Solana-focused community, stand to benefit. These projects often rely on NFT holdings for governance, so reclaiming even small amounts of SOL adds up, especially in volatile markets where every bit counts.

In the broader meme token world, this could inspire more DAOs to adopt Realms, fostering innovation and keeping the fun, chaotic energy of memes alive while making them more sustainable.

How to Get Started

If you're part of an NFT DAO on Realms or thinking of starting one, head over to the Realms app. Look for the NFT Holding section— that's where you'll find the "Claim SOL" option. It's straightforward, but always double-check your wallet connections and transactions for security.

This update is a small but mighty step toward making Solana DAOs more user-friendly and cost-effective. As meme tokens continue to evolve from jokes to serious community builders, tools like this will play a key role.

What do you think—will this encourage more voting in your favorite meme DAOs? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to Meme Insider for more updates on the wild world of crypto memes!