CoinDesk Podcast Network Solana’s Vision for Real-World Value in APAC
Feb 24, 2026
Lu Yin, Head of APAC at the Solana Foundation, leads regulatory outreach and developer growth across Asia. She discusses scaling Solana for Internet Capital Markets. Short takes cover navigating APAC regulations, attracting 3,000+ builders with tooling and education, and bringing tokenized real-world assets and Wall Street products to Asia.
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Solana Accelerate Brings Diverse Stakeholders Together
- Solana Accelerate showcases a multi-stakeholder ecosystem combining builders, policymakers, startups, and traditional finance into one community.
- Lu Yin emphasized that having diverse participants is key to a robust blockchain ecosystem and real-world adoption.
Asia Requires Country Level Regulatory Strategies
- Asia requires country-by-country engagement because jurisdictions and cultures differ widely across the region.
- Lu Yin spends time meeting regulators, banks, payment companies and corporations at the national level to adapt strategy locally.
Work With Regulators Through Education And Tools
- Educate regulators, clarify rules, and partner on execution and monitoring to build trust and usable frameworks.
- Lu Yin says Solana helps regulators by advising on best practices, technical tools, and what third-party or in-house solutions they may need.