About SRI

The Solana Research Institute is an independent organisation dedicated to producing rigorous, evidence-based research on Solana, digital assets, and the evolving intersection of traditional and decentralised finance.

We publish open-access research to inform policymakers, institutions, and the broader ecosystem. Our work spans network analysis, market structure, tokenomics, and regulatory frameworks.

Mission

Advance understanding of Solana and digital asset markets through independent research.

Vision

A world where digital asset policy and innovation are grounded in rigorous evidence.

Values

Independence, rigour, openness, and public benefit.

Governance

Independent

SRI operates independently of any blockchain foundation, protocol, or commercial entity. Our research conclusions are our own.

Nonprofit

Registered as a nonprofit organisation. All revenues are reinvested into research, operations, and community education.

Open Access

All SRI publications are free to access and share under open licences. We believe knowledge should be a public good.

Our Team

Leadership

Angus Scott

Executive Director

Co-founder of SRI. Previously Director of Digital Assets at a Tier 1 UK investment bank.

Dr. James Whitfield

Head of Research

Former quantitative analyst at Barclays Capital with 15 years in fixed income and digital asset markets.

Advisors

Sir Robert Ashby

Strategic Advisor

Former Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. 30 years in global capital markets.

Researchers

Dr. Sophie Renard

Senior Researcher

PhD in Financial Economics from LSE. Specialises in market microstructure and DeFi liquidity dynamics.

Marcus Chen

Research Associate

Previously at the Bank of England. Focuses on regulatory frameworks for tokenised securities.

Board

Prof. Catherine Moore

Chair

Professor of Finance at UCL. Advisory roles at the FCA and HM Treasury on digital assets policy.

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