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“Blockchain is going to take us from the financial system of today to the financial system of tomorrow.” -Jason Urban, Global Head of Trading, Galaxy Digital 🏦⛓ 1000-year-old financial systems don't change overnight — except when they do. The institutions are here, and they're building on Solana. Hear from leaders from Visa, VanEck, Franklin Templeton and more as they share their firsthand experiences on the rapidly changing financial system —where assets are increasingly tokenized, held, and traded on blockchain-based internet capital markets. Many thanks to this great group for sharing their stories:  — Catherine Gu, Global Head of Tokenized Assets, Visa Crypto — Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer, Ondo Finance  — Mary Gooneratne, co-founder, Loopscale Labs — Sandy Kaul, Senior Vice President at Franklin Templeton — Jason Urban, Head of Global Trading at Galaxy Digital — Laura Vidiella del Blanco, Head of Investor Relations for Digital Assets, VanEck If this video resonated with you and you want to help drive change in the blockchain industry — join us with 3000+ founders, execs, and builders at the Solana Accelerate Conference in NYC this May: solana.com/accelerate 🗽

Over the past 25 years, the internet became a powerful force for human connection — but incredibly centralized. Just a handful of companies control most of what we see, share, and build online. Crypto changes that. Hear from Vibhu Norby why. At its core, Solana is about rewriting the rules of the internet itself. It's time for an internet owned by its users. Governed by code. Open by default. At Solana Accelerate, we’re bringing together the builders, founders, and entrepeneurs who are making this vision real. If you care about the future of the internet — you’ll want to be there. May 19–23 | New York City 🌆🗽 See who's speaking and get your tickets: solana.com/accelerate

Institutional adoption isn’t a meme Galaxy, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Nasdaq came to talk on-chain finance at our first Solana Foundation Institutional Day Big thanks to Solana, Jito, and Artemis for co-hosting the first ever Institutional Day! Pics from a day that felt like the future ↓ 

Institutional Finance Embraces Solana: Insights from QuickNode's Solana Institutional Day 🏢 Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth at Solana Foundation joined QuickNode's Solana Institutional Day in NYC last week, where institutional finance met blockchain. The executive briefing attracted representatives from CME Group, JPMorgan, and Fidelity. From ETFs and compliance frameworks to stablecoins and technical infrastructure, the discussions demonstrated why Solana's speed, scalability, and liquidity make it a blockchain of choice for institutional applications — especially for real-world asset tokenization in a shifting regulatory environment for the crypto industry in the USA. Solana could serve as the home for "Internet Capital Markets” — a blockchain-based financial system that democratizes access to finance and enables open participation in the ownership economy. The early stages of this internet financial revolution are unfolding now, and could transform how capital markets operate for decades to come. A special thanks to the exceptional speaker lineup who shared their insights: — Chris Bair, Strategic Lead at QuickNode — Christine Moy, Head of Digital Assets at Apollo Global Management, Inc. — Rebecca Rettig, CLO at Jito Labs — Hayden Tsutsui, Strategy at Jito Foundation — Victor Rohlfs, Senior Solutions Architect at QuickNode — Jon Ma and Anthony Yim, Co-founders of Artemis — And of course, our very own Nick We look forward to continuing these valuable conversations as more institutions discover the transformative potential of Solana. See you in New York City this May at the Accelerate Conference from May 19th-23rd! 🗽

We are looking to hire a partner marketing lead at the Solana Foundation. If you work in payments / fintech / finance, this is a great opportunity to work in the cutting edge of financial innovation. https://lnkd.in/giwEy_NA

Connectivity is still out of reach for millions — especially in places where infrastructure hasn’t kept up with demand 🛜 Wifi Dabba, Inc. is changing that. Founded by Shubhendu Sharma and Karam Lakshman, Dabba started with a simple idea: install a Wi-Fi router at a local tea stall. That small act turned into something much bigger — a decentralized wireless network that now spans 11,000+ locations in India. By leveraging Solana’s low-cost, high-speed blockchain, Dabba is making internet access more affordable, resilient, and community-powered. This is what meaningful adoption looks like. And it's just getting started. Learn more about how to get started with Dabba at the link below in the comments.

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund recently expanded to Solana — a signal that the world’s largest financial assets are being tokenized and moving to blockchains. Solana Foundation President Lily Liu thinks that tokenized U.S. treasuries are just the beginning. Internet-native capital markets are forming, and blockchains like Solana are making them accessible to anyone, anywhere, with just an internet connection. Institutions could issue trillions more assets on open, permissionless ledgers — such as stablecoins, private credit funds, and tokenized equities. Join us at the Solana Accelerate Conference in NYC this May where leaders like Lily will break down how crypto and capital markets are converging in the U.S.: solana.com/accelerate

As a developer, your GitHub speaks louder than your resume. It’s your resume, portfolio and PoW - all in one place. A well-optimized GitHub profile can unlock your next job opportunity, here's how to get it right 👇 I. Why GitHub matters? In web3, Proof of Work > Resume. A solid GitHub mirrors your: ✅ Real coding skills ✅ Smart contracts experience ✅ Open-source collaborations ✅ Ecosystem contributions 📌 If you are a developer, GitHub is your most valuable asset. II. Optimize your profile ✔️ Use a clean username (no random numbers) ✔️ Add a professional PFP ✔️ Short, relevant bio: “Rust dev | Solana | DeFi niche” ✔️ Link your X, portfolio, and LinkedIn ✔️ Write a blog highlighting your experience & progress over the career. ✍ Clean profile = your instant pitch. III. Pin your best repos Only showcase: 📍 Smart contracts (Rust / Solana) 📍 Real full-stack dApps 📍 Hackathon submissions 📍 Bounty contributions (e.g. @SuperteamEarn) 📖 Make it instantly clear what you're good at. IV. Structure your projects - each repo should have: ☑️ A clear README file (explain the “why”) ☑️ Install instructions ☑️ Include accurate explainer ( what this code does ) ☑️ Finished, ready-to-check code V. Show your Proof of Work 👉 Contribute to open-source (Solana tools, DAOs, wallets) 👉 Share learnings on X or LinkedIn 👉 Join hackathons: Colosseum, Superteam, Breakpoint 👉 Push your bounty work publicly 📶 Learn how to build strong PoW today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddih2xPy VI. Avoid mistakes: ❌ No README file ❌ Messy code or unclear repo names ❌ No public contributions or collabs ❌ Outdated projects with no activity ❌ Don't pin materials you didn't create yourself ❌ Poor security practices (e.g. exposed keys) VII. Tips & Useful resources ➖ Connect with others via https://discord.gg/solana ➖ Learn & Help others via https://lnkd.in/dVUmveny ➖ Start your personal blog on Medium or Twitter - share your insights with others. VIII. Looking for support in your job search on Solana? 🔗 Join the Superteam Talent Network for hands-on guidance, insightful tips and direct access to top roles on the market: https://lnkd.in/e8-9Ku8T

Want to have a big impact on the financial systems of tomorrow and looking for full time work in the blockchain industry? The Solana ecosystem is growing rapidly, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join world-class teams across the ecosystem. Over 350 opportunities are now available on the Solana jobs board, including: 📊 Backend Data Engineer at Artemis 🖥️ Senior Frontend SWE at Loopscale ⛓️ Head of Product at Bullpen 🔒 Security Engineer at Jito Labs 📲 Product Marketing Lead and Partner Marketing Lead at Solana Foundation (that's us!) These positions offer competitive compensation, equity or token-based compensation in high-growth ventures, and the chance to solve complex technical/operational challenges at scale. Whether you're passionate about engineering, security, product development, or technical communication, there's a place for you in the Solana ecosystem. Ready to make an impact in one of tech's fastest-growing sectors? Explore all opportunities and apply today: solana.com/jobs

What if you could rebuild the energy system from scratch — cleaner, smarter, and fairer? 🍃 ⚡ That’s what Fuse Energy cofounders Alan Chang and Charles O. are doing. From utility-scale renewables to a decentralized virtual power plant, they’re creating a more sustainable grid — one that puts power (literally) back in the hands of consumers. Built on Solana. Fueled by smart devices. This is sustainable DePIN at grid scale.