The Chinese authorities’ response followed an unusually bold advertising campaign by the Solana team. On October 14, Solana representatives, assisted by Shanghai-based event contractors, displayed large, colorful SOL token logos across the facade of the Citigroup Tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai’s financial district. This spectacle was paired with public announcements from senior Solana Foundation figures, including president Lily Lu, who revealed the opening of a new Solana office in the prestigious location.