Bitcoin Has a DC Policy Institute, So Does Solana. Where's Ethereum?
2025 is viewed as a pivotal year for crypto policy in the U.S., with rapid developments in federal regulations and significant legislative activity. Major blockchain supporters are establishing lobbying efforts in Washington, including the Bitcoin Policy Institute expanding its staff and the formation of the Solana Policy Institute. Ethereum, a leading blockchain, lacks a dedicated policy shop in D.C. but maintains influence through key figures like Bill Hughes from Consensys, who emphasizes Ethereum's dominance in policy discussions. Hughes asserts that Ethereum's achievements do not require marketing efforts, as it is naturally central to regulatory conversations. Danny Ryan, an Ethereum developer, acknowledges the ecosystem's challenges in public relations but aims to enhance advocacy efforts. Despite concerns about marketing, Ethereum's decentralized nature allows for multiple advocates to represent its interests effectively.
