Solana Policy Institute Announces Leadership Appointments from Blockchain Association and DeFi Fund
Miller Whitehouse-Levine, former CEO of the DeFi Education Fund, has launched the Solana Policy Institute, with Kristin Smith of the Blockchain Association set to become its first president in May. This non-profit aims to enhance Solana's presence in Washington, D.C.
Key points include:
- The Institute is part of a broader effort to establish a foothold for Solana amid key organizations like Jito and Multicoin.
- Whitehouse-Levine emphasizes that market structure legislation is crucial for the crypto industry.
- He aims to avoid regulatory capture and tech-specific policies.
- Critics express concerns over Solana's involvement in U.S. federal policy, contrasting it with the original ethos of decentralization.
- Solana's entry into political advocacy follows a year of significant growth in usage and development.