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Michael Coates joins Solana Foundation as Chief Information Security Officer to boost crypto security.

Protocol Fundamentals
08 Jul 2026
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Michael Coates has been appointed Chief Information Security Officer at the Solana Foundation, bringing his extensive security leadership experience from Mozilla, Twitter, and Altitude Networks. He aims to enhance security across Solana's blockchain network, which processes more transactions daily than most of the crypto industry combined and handles billions in stablecoin volume. Coates will focus on operational and application security, address digital asset risks, and collaborate with policymakers on cybersecurity standards amid rising threats, including AI misuse. This move reflects the growing trend of experienced tech and security leaders joining the crypto sector as institutional activity increases.

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