Blockchain Leader Kristin Smith Joins Solana

Kristin Smith to Lead Solana’s Policy Institute

• Kristin Smith will resign as CEO of the Blockchain Association on May 16.
• She will begin her new role as president of Solana’s Policy Institute on May 19.
• The Blockchain Association was founded in 2018 and has grown significantly under Smith’s leadership.
• Smith played a key role in electing pro-crypto President Donald Trump last November.
• Solana is the sixth largest digital asset by market capitalization, trading at $126.70 recently.

Kristin Smith will transition from her role as CEO of the Blockchain Association to become president of Solana’s Policy Institute, starting May 19. Her leadership at the Blockchain Association helped advance crypto interests, including supporting pro-crypto political candidates.