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Solana Policy Institute Launched to Advocate for Decentralized Networks in Washington

Coin WorldTuesday, Apr 1, 2025 6:38 am ET
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The Solana Policy Institute (SPI), a non-partisan, non-profit organization, was established on March 31 to engage with lawmakers, educate them on the role of decentralized networks in the digital economy, and advocate for Solana (SOL) in Washington. The group will focus on promoting legal clarity for builders and users of Solana-based applications. SPI was established by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, former CEO of the DeFi Education Fund, who will serve as its CEO.

According to SPI’s announcement, the institute will work alongside other crypto advocacy organizations in Washington and aims to present the Solana ecosystem as a case study of how decentralized technologies can contribute to economic and social infrastructure. Its mission includes convening Solana developer and user community stakeholders to highlight real-world use cases and inform public policy.

Whitehouse-Levine stated: “I’m honored to be leading the Solana Policy Institute as we work to educate policymakers on the incredible potential of decentralized networks like Solana. It’s a pivotal moment for our industry, and we need clear rules to unleash the innovators building the digital economy of the future.”

SPI intends to position Solana as a representative example of blockchain’s potential utility in various economic sectors, including finance, data storage, and digital identity. The institute argues that decentralized networks are emerging as foundational infrastructure for the next phase of the internet and that legal certainty is essential to supporting responsible innovation. The group will directly engage with congressional staff, federal regulators, and executive branch agencies.

SPI will emphasize the importance of differentiating between centralized and decentralized models when developing legislation and guidance, particularly in securities classification, consumer protection, and market integrity. SPI’s strategic approach includes convening voices from within the Solana ecosystem, such as infrastructure providers, developers, and users of decentralized applications (dApps). These stakeholders will provide policymakers with case-specific insights, demonstrating how blockchain-based tools are deployed in practice and where regulatory uncertainty constrains adoption.

As a result, the Solana Policy Institute will serve as a dedicated conduit between the Solana network and federal policymakers, focusing on structured, evidence-based advocacy to inform legislative and regulatory processes. Since the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued major US exchanges in 2023, SOL and other altcoins were considered securities by the regulator. However, SOL’s legal status has improved in the past few weeks. On March 2, President Donald Trump floated the idea of a digital asset stockpile and mentioned SOL among other altcoins.

Solana is also reaching US investors through new investment tools. On March 17, the first SOL futures contracts started trading on CME Group, followed three days later by the launch of the first SOL futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Analysts believe that the availability of futures-related products potentially boosts the odds of a spot SOL ETF in the US. Additionally, the SEC has extinguished most high-profile lawsuits where SOL was considered a security. The SPI launch aligns with major legal developments for Solana, boosting the network’s future prospects in the US.

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therealchengarang
04/01
Trump mentioning Solana? Politics and crypto mixing. Could be a turning point for SOL's status. Keep eyes peeled.
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Mowag
04/01
@therealchengarang What's next for SOL?
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Brilliant_User_7673
04/01
@therealchengarang Totally, mixed signals.
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alecjperkins213
04/01
Let's see if SPI can really differentiate models in DC. Solana's status is a big deal for investors.
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Assistantothe
04/01
Solana's move into futures contracts is lit. Could this be the spark that gets more retail involved? 🚀
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MCFei
04/01
@Assistantothe Do you think more retail will dive in?
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Intelligent-Snow-930
04/01
SPI: Leading the blockchain waltz in DC
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Historical_Hearing76
04/01
@Intelligent-Snow-930 SPI: Meme masters of DC.
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slumbering-gambit
04/01
CME Group jumping on Solana futures is a good sign. More tools for us to play with, maybe more adoption.
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bigbear0083
04/01
Hope SPI makes waves in DC.
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mrkitanakahn
04/01
Solana's potential is lit, but regulation's a wild card.
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goldeneye700
04/01
@mrkitanakahn True, regs can swing it.
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TY5ieZZCfRQJjAs
04/01
More clarity = more adoption. Let's do this.
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TobyAguecheek
04/01
Positioning Solana as a use case? Smart. If they nail it, could legit change the crypto game here.
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Assistantothe
04/01
@TobyAguecheek If they nail it, crypto's future looks brighter.
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LufaMaster
04/01
SEC backing off on SOL cases is a win. But can they keep up with the pace of innovation?
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mtrosejibber
04/01
@LufaMaster Lol, pace of innovation is crazy, right?
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wasupsantacruz
04/01
@LufaMaster Yeah, SEC backing off is a good sign. But can they keep up? That's a tough call.
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smooth_and_rough
04/01
Convening Solana voices? Good move. Real-world examples might just sway policymakers. Could be a win-win.
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Sam__93__
04/01
SEC backing off lawsuits? Solana's getting some breathing room. Maybe we're entering a bullish phase.
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Pushover112233
04/01
Miller Whitehouse-Levine seems like a boss move for Solana. Let's see if they can shake things up in DC.
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AdvantageNo3180
04/01
@Pushover112233 Good.
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applesandpearss
04/01
Holding some SOL long-term. If SPI succeeds, could see some serious upside. Gotta stay diversified though.
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madmarkk90
04/01
@applesandpearss How long you been holding SOL? Any specific targets or stop-loss in mind?
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911Sheesh
04/01
Holding some SOL long-term. Regulatory vibes seem to chill, but always ready to pivot if the tide turns.
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