Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said he is “ashamed” about downplaying the impact of a recent Solana Foundation advertisement, calling it “mean and punching down on a marginalized group.”
Yakovenko made the statement in a social media post on March 19 and expressed gratitude to those in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem who called it out immediately.
He said:
“I am grateful for the ecosystem devs and artists that immediately called it what it is both publicly and privately. You are the only silver lining to this whole mess.”
He further committed to ensuring that the Solana Foundation remains focused on its core mission of decentralization and open-source software development rather than engaging in cultural debates.
His response signals an effort to realign the foundation’s priorities and address community concerns.
Controversial ad sparks backlash
The Solana Foundation faced significant criticism following the release of a promotional video titled “America is Bac
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