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

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Apr 1, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/de/read/new-solana-policy-institue-establishes-formal-lobbying-group-for-the-blockchain*

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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](https://t.co/8zOF2HDgCF)— David Hoffman (@TrustlessState) [March 31, 2025](https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1906697799866909113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)