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New 'Solana Policy Institute' Establishes Formal Lobbying Group for the Blockchain

Solana's policy supporters establish a formal group to lobby politicians.

Apr 1, 2025 • 1 min read

The Solana Policy Institute has launched with the goal of educating Washington policymakers on blockchain, focusing on innovation beyond Bitcoin.

What’s the Scoop?

New Lobbying Effort: The Solana Policy Institute has been established to educate lawmakers and advocate for the Solana blockchain in Washington.
Beyond Bitcoin: The group aims to highlight use cases of blockchain technology outside of Bitcoin to policymakers, focusing on Solana's unique capabilities.
Expanded Education: Through workshops, white papers, and strategic lobbying, the institute intends to inform legislative efforts around blockchain innovation.

L1s trying to influence politics is the exact opposite kind of energy that brought me and so many others into crypto https://t.co/8zOF2HDgCF
— David Hoffman (@TrustlessState) March 31, 2025

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