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This week, I'm joined once again by Alejandro Gutierrez, now officially leading Solana Superteam Ireland, a new initiative powered by the Solana Foundation to accelerate Web3 innovation across the entire island of Ireland.In this conversation, Alejandro and I go deep on how Solana Superteam Ireland came to life, why the momentum is building so quickly, and what this means for Ireland as a Web3 hub.Alejandro shares how he went from convincing Dogpatch Labs to give him a table and a few chairs to creating a thriving Talent Hub that's now attracting builders every Friday. That energy evolved into the Dublin BuildStation, a collaborative space supporting 19 project submissions to the recent Solana Colosseum Hackathon.From stablecoin payments and agentic AI to health tech and startup funding, we talk about the intersection of talent, ecosystem development, and the future of digital finance on Solana in Ireland.In this episode:How Alejandro kicked off Solana Superteam Ireland from the ground upThe role of Dogpatch Labs and Solana Foundation in backing Irish buildersWhy Ireland is uniquely positioned for Web3 leadershipThe Dublin BuildStation and how it supports foundersEmerging verticals in Solana: payments, AI, and healthcareThe potential for a silent stablecoin revolution in the Irish payments landscapeThe importance of community, continuity, and open collaborationWhat's next: Dublin Startup Village, university engagement, and moreEVENTS:Dublin Tech Week - May 23rd- 30th, 2025 - full event listingCryptoMondays Ireland with ETHDublin, Solana Superteam Ireland & Techstars - 26th May 2025Techstars Web3 2025 Demo Day at NYTechWeek (NYC) - 4th June 2025LINKS:Solana Superteam Ireland:  Website  |  X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedInAlejandro Gutierrez: X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedInLeave a review & subscribe on: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  MoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comPete Townsend:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn MoneyNeverSleeps:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Newsletter

Aujourd'hui, pour cette nouvelle room Solana, Rem retrouve Kougamet, membre actif de la Solana Foundation et responsable du développement européen pour Jito, le principal protocole DeFi infra de Solana.Kouga nous offre une plongée complète dans les coulisses de l'écosystème Solana, qui connaît une forte accélération en 2025, à la fois sur le plan technique, communautaire, et événementiel.Structuration de SolanaKouga rappelle la structuration en deux grands pôles :* Solana Labs, dédié à l'innovation produit (Solana Pay, Solana Devs, Solana Mobile)* Solana Foundation, concentrée sur l'adoption, la gouvernance et le soutien aux buildersIl revient aussi sur le fonctionnement des grants (subventions) pour projets open source à impact. Il insiste sur la clarté, la préparation, et l'alignement avec la vision de la Fondation.Lancement du Solana Phone 2 – "Seeker"Le Seeker, second téléphone de Solana Mobile, marque un nouveau pas dans l'adoption mobile du Web3. Conçu pour les développeurs et les utilisateurs crypto, il intègre un wallet sécurisé, des fonctionnalités natives blockchain, et se positionne comme un outil grand public.Une série d'événements mondiaux à fort impactL'écosystème Solana continue d'avancer à travers une série d'initiatives portées par Colosseum (hackathons) et les Superteams, communautés locales ultra dynamiques. Parmi les moments forts évoqués dans l'épisode :* Accelerate en ce moment à New York* Crossroads, événement majeur rassemblant plusieurs milliers de personnes* The Builder's Mansion, par Superteam France, un bootcamp intensif pour 12 projets sélectionnésL'approche Solana : construire avant de convaincreContrairement à d'autres écosystèmes, Solana ne cherche pas à "convertir" à tout prix. L'approche est claire : donner les outils, les infos, l'accès – et laisser les gens venir d'eux-mêmes.

In the 188th BlockTalks we speak with Maya Caddle, Payments Growth Lead at the Solana Foundation, who talks about creating your own path in web3. Link in the newsletter.https://x.com/CaddleMaya https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-caddle/ https://mayacaddle.com/ . Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

Austin Federa is the Co-Founder of DoubleZero, a dedicated high-performance network for modern distributed systems, and President of the DoubleZero Foundation.Prior to co-founding DoubleZero in 2024, Austin served as Head of Strategy at the Solana Foundation where he was responsible for setting the direction of the Foundation and working with projects and developers building across the Solana ecosystem. Previously, Austin worked on marketing and product at Bison Trails, and was Director of Marketing at Republic and Republic Crypto, a private investing platform.In this conversation, we discuss:- The future of Solana- Token 2049 & Dubai- Solana's emergency patch- We are living in the best time, and we're on a good track- How AI will impact our lives- The founding story of Double Zero- Increase bandwidth and reduce latency- Testnet transactions are always quicker than mainnet- Manufacturing- Scaling to 500,000 TPS- Why validators are so important- Data routing is a huge problem for high-performance networksDoubleZeroWebsite: doublezero.xyzX: @doublezeroDiscord: discord.gg/doublezeroAustin FederaX: @Austin_FederaLinkedIn: Austin Federa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Gm! This week we're joined by Kash Dhanda to discuss the end game for Jupiter. We deep dive into building crypto's DeFi super-app, Jupiter's revenue breakdown, Solana vs app revenue, what's next for Jupiter & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Kash: https://x.com/kashdhanda Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe.Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:26) The Jupiter End Game (07:40) Growing Market Share (12:02) Ledger Ad (12:48) Jupiter's Revenue Breakdown (21:46) Does Jupiter Have A Moat? (24:52) Is The AMM Model Doomed? (30:40) Ledger Ad (31:26) Solana vs App Revenue (37:54) The JUP Token -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Austin Federa to discuss the latest happening with Solana & DoubleZero. We deep dive into the importance of speed for capital markets, the rise of alt L1s, how to remain competitive as a blockchain & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Austin: https://x.com/Austin_Federa Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:23) An Update On DoubleZero (09:00) Zenrock Ad (19:25) The Rise Of Alt L1s (24:51) Firedancer (27:10) Zenrock Ad (27:54) How To Remain Competitive? (31:50) Hyperliquid (33:56) Does Decentralization Actually Matter? (37:48) Tokenization -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into what's happening with Zora, crypto's transparency problem, bot sniping on pump.fun, the Microstrategy playbook on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- (00:00) Introduction (00:52) What's Going On With Zora? (10:56) Ledger Ad (11:42) SocialFi On Crypto (18:05) Unpacking The Zora Airdrop (22:12) Crypto's Transparency Problem (24:47) Zora Data Dive (27:14) Ledger Ad (28:00) Bot Sniping & Pump.Fun Revenue (37:20) The Microstrategy Of Solana Playbook -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Immerse yourself in the future of decentralized infrastructure in this exclusive interview with Amira Valliana from the Solana Foundation. Perfect for Web3 enthusiasts, this episode unpacks how onchain solutions are redefining physical networks, policy, and global collaboration.Chapters & Key Topics: 00:00 Introduction to decentralized infrastructure onchain 00:33 Podcast & guest welcome 03:16 Amira Valliana's policy work at Solana Foundation 09:19 Shaping blockchain policy and its real-world impact 12:31 What is DePIN? (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) 15:25 Case Study spotlight: Geonet 18:19 Current tech limits for onchain assets 20:21 Experiments in tracking real-world objects via blockchain 22:00 Supply chain challenges and onchain opportunities 24:08 Using crypto to coordinate worldwide networks 25:38 Helium Network deep-dive 29:00 Future applications for Helium 31:05 Exploring Hivemapper 34:15 Bridging DePIN and AI innovation 38:27 Decentralized AI and infrastructure synergy 42:32 Macro trends (interest rates, tariffs, resources, and more) and their effect 45:43 What's next for decentralized physical infrastructure?If you're curious about DePIN, policy in Web3, or the next wave of decentralized AI, you'll get actionable insights and real-world examples to fuel your curiosity. Subscribe and hit the bell for more interviews with leaders shaping the decentralized future!

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1. Intro* Thomas welcomes listeners, positions episode as an “alpha drop” on gaming.* Introduces Jorge, a leading voice for Solana gaming and marketing strategist inside the Solana Foundation.2. Why Web3 gaming is finally real* AAA & indie teams have been building since 2021 fund-raise phase; quality titles simply take 3-6 years.* Solana now hosts every genre: AAA (Star Atlas), mid-core (Aurory, Decimated), mobile (Honeyland).* Light at the end of the tunnel: playable builds, user-ready economies, not just white-papers.3. Solana's differentiation for games* Ultra-low fees let studios place gameplay-critical actions (fueling a ship, item craft, marketplace swap) directly on-chain.* Near-instant finality = seamless UX; devs can read on-chain user behavior to fine-tune economies.* Global payments and provably scarce assets remove grey-market risk (eBay skin scams, black-market key reselling).4. The new Gaming on Solana initiative* Mission: aggregate content, surface hidden gems, spotlight devs & streamers.* Weekly Twitter Spaces (+ recorded pods) with founders & players.5. Solana Game Pass alpha* Four-week mint window (Magic Eden) – open entry, no FOMO drop games.* Questing system that retro-rewards late minters so nobody misses out.* Prize pool funded by studios and infra partners (Solflare, Boom, Gamer, Beam, Play Solana, etc.).* Mirrors Xbox/PSN language to avoid NFT jargon and lower friction for mainstream gamers.6. Tackling gamer skepticism* Early “play-to-earn Ponzinomics” poisoned the well; Solana message is fun first, ownership optional.* Blockchain benefits framed in gamer terms (true item ownership, fair markets, instant global payouts).7. Compliance & tooling conversation* Jorge stresses need for legal teams & CFOs in Web3 startups.* Both speakers highlight emerging tax software (e.g., Wakeyn) to wrangle 50k+ on-chain TXs.* Regulatory clarity in US improving; Solana's low-cost chain uniquely positioned for broad retail adoption.8. Outlook & Events* “On-chain super-cycle”: transaction growth > price hype.* Content blitz planned for Accelerate NYC (May 22) – full camera crew capturing live demos, dev interviews.* Breakpoint Abu Dhabi (Dec) to showcase Game Pass results & 2025 road-map.9. Parting wisdom* Jorge: “Shout-out to every builder who weathered the storm—your badge of honor is forged in steel.”* Thomas: encourages listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and “shield your bags…work for them.”Resources & Links* Mint the Solana Game Pass: (Magic Eden, 3 pm EST launch)* Gaming on Solana Twitter: @gamingonsolana (weekly Spaces, quest updates)* Featured studios: Star Atlas • Aurory • MIXMOB • Honeyland • Decimated • Ian Heroes* Tools mentioned: Solflare wallet • Beam payments • Wakeyn Tax • Meteora LaunchpadCall to Action* Subscribe & Review Solana Weekly on your favorite podcast app.* Mint a Game Pass and complete quests to support early Solana games.* Join the community: follow @gamingonsolana, hop into Tuesday Spaces, and meet Thomas & Jorge at Accelerate NYC. Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe

Gm! This week we're joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine to discuss the launch of the Solana Policy Institute. We deep dive into the state of crypto policy in Washington, what a Trump presidency means for the future of crypto, the STABLE act & what the industry should focus on from a policy standpoint. Enjoy! -- Follow Miller: https://x.com/millercwl Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Founding The Solana Policy Institute (11:04) Zenrock Ad (11:48) The State Of Crypto Policy In DC (17:51) A New Era Of Crypto Policy (22:44) How To Avoid Regulatory Capture (28:31) Trump's Impact On Crypto (32:52) ZenRock Ad (33:35) The STABLE Act (42:34) Are Tokens Securities? (50:58) The Crypto Task Force (52:36) What's Next For Crypto Policy In 2025? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Matty Taylor to discuss the Colosseum playbook. We deep dive into what founders are building, the rise of vibe coding, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matty: https://x.com/mattytay Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- (00:00) Introduction (02:22) The Colosseum Playbook (06:45) Accelerating Solana's Founder Ecosystem (10:38) Ledger Ad (11:24) MetaDAOs Futarchy Launchpad (14:38) Vibe Coding (18:53) Is The Crypto & AI Meta Dead? (22:33) Memcoins (25:15) Advice For Founders (30:24) What's Next For Ore? (35:33) Is Jack Dorsey Satoshi? (37:31) Ledger Ad (38:16) Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million (42:49) Finding Product Market Fit (48:08) The Colosseum Hackathon -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Michael Sonnenshein to discuss the future of tokenization. We deep dive into the launch of BUIDL: crypto's largest tokenized fund, institutional demand to build on Solana, Ripple's $1.25b acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Michael: https://x.com/Sonnenshein Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (04:02) Launching The BUIDL Fund (06:29) Working With Ethena (09:49) Zenrock Ad (10:32) Tokenization (16:27) Institutional Demand To Build On Solana (19:22) DeFi's Breakout Moment (23:48) Crypto Payments (26:47) Should We Tokenize Everything? (30:17) Zen Rock Ad (31:01) Ripple's $1.25b Hidden Road Acquisition (32:50) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss why 2025 is setup to be one of Solana's biggest years. We deep dive into new network upgrades on the horizon, the Microstrategy of Solana playbook, do stablecoins need their own chains & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- (00:00) Introduction (01:04) TradFi = Crypto With Suits (07:51) 2025: Solana's Biggest Year (14:34) Ledger Ad (17:23) The Microstrategy Of Solana Impact (25:12) Crypto's Narrative Problem (29:00) How To Best Execute In Crypto (31:30) Ledger Ad (32:19) Do Stablecoins Need Their Own Chains? (41:01) Circle's S-1 & Stablecoin Business Models -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to reflect on the Solana network in March. We deep dive into the state of markets, why Solana is selling off, app vs protocol revenue, REV, stablecoin growth & more. Enjoy! -- Solana March 2025 Update: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1909216068134191158 -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:51) State Of The Market (02:54) Why Is SOL Nuking? (06:05) Transactions On Solana (09:50) ZenRock Ad (10:34) REV On Solana (13:54) App vs Protocol Revenue (25:08) ZenRock Ad (25:52) Toxic Order Flow On Solana (31:52) Stablecoin Growth On Solana -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Dans cet épisode explosif du podcast de Cryptoast, on reçoit Kouga, figure incontournable de la Solana Foundation, qui nous raconte son ascension fulgurante dans l'écosystème Solana.Entre rug pulls, effondrement de FTX, guerre des DEX, et adoption institutionnelle, il nous livre une vision honnête, humaine et ultra informative du Web3 d'aujourd'hui et de demain. Un épisode à ne surtout pas rater si tu t'intéresses à Solana, à la DeFi, ou aux coulisses des plus gros projets crypto du moment.Nos podcasts sont aussi sur :

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup episode to discuss the launch of PumpSwap & the data around meme coins on Solana. We deep dive into are meme coins really dead, Tron flips Solana in REV, the STABLE act draft & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:03) The Launch Of PumpSwap (12:18) SocialFi (20:05) Are Meme Coins Dead? (21:36) Tron Flips Solana In REV (27:15) The STABLE Act Draft -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Shayon Sengupta joins the show to discuss a recent research report published by Multicoin Capital on Jito. We deep dive into the Jito thesis, token buybacks, why MEV drives L1 value accrual & more. Enjoy! Link to the Jito (JTO) Asset Report: https://x.com/shayonsengupta/status/1896994763842445423 -- Follow Shayon: https://x.com/shayonsengupta Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:11) The Jito Thesis (07:01) Token Buybacks (14:17) Token Value Accrual (21:38) Jito's Impact On Solana (37:07) Firedancer (42:16) Jito Restaking (47:11) Why MEV Drives L1 Value -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we have an episode with Leah Wald live from DAS NY 2025. We deep dive into the launch of Solana ETFs in 2025, the SOL Strategies playbook, Leah's current crypto thesis & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Leah: https://x.com/LeahWald Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:22) Launch Of The Solana Futures ETF (05:54) Are Institutions Bullish? (08:41) Solana's Ultimate Vision (11:08) The Laine Acquisition Playbook (13:04) Is SOL Strategies The Microstrategy Of Solana? (16:06) The Solana Thesis (19:10) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we have an episode with Matthew Sigel live from DAS NY 2025. We deep dive into crypto's vibe shift, what's happening in markets, will we see a Solana ETF in 2025 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matt: https://x.com/matthew_sigel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:46) Crypto's Vibe Shift (03:57) Will We See A Solana ETF In 2025? (10:28) What's Happening In Markets? (14:44) Is Solana's Inflation Too High? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we have an episode with Anatoly Yakovenko & Kyle Samani recorded live at DAS NY. We discuss the current state of Solana & what to expect in 2025, how to bring assets onchain, Firedancer, the bull case for DePIN & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Anatoly: https://x.com/aeyakovenko Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. For the developers and the builders: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:48) The Solana Thesis (02:33) Internet Capital Markets (05:40) Bringing Assets Onchain (08:05) Ledger Ad (08:55) How To Reduce Latency (15:52) Firedancer (19:22) The Solana ETF Impact (27:34) Ledger Ad (28:25) The Growth Of Stablecoins (33:51) The Bull Case For DePIN (35:39) Solana's Meme Coin Boom (39:55) 5 Years Of Solana, Whats Next? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Yannik Schrade joins the show to discuss why privacy still matters in crypto .We deep dive into the Arcium origin story, why privacy matters, what are dark pools, how to reduce latency & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Yannik: https://x.com/yrschrade Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. For the developers and the builders: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:48) The Arcium Origin Story (05:11) Privacy On Solana (07:49) Privacy 2.0 (20:02) How To Reduce Latency (25:10) How Do Dark Pools Work? (28:11) What Is Arcium? (32:25) How Do Transactions On Arcium Work? (38:48) Privacy Use Cases (43:13) Arcium's Token Launch (47:05) Why Privacy Matters -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Ryan Connor joins the show to discuss the current state of crypto & what's next for Solana. We deep dive into are meme coins really dead, the rise of DEX volume, how to value tokens & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. For the developers and the builders: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Meme Coins On Solana (05:27) The Rise Of DEX Volume (09:31) Ledger Ad (10:16) Jito's Flywheel Effect (13:20) Stablecoins (18:02) How To Value Tokens? (22:00) Ledger Ad (22:48) Narratives In Crypto -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup to discuss why SIMD 228 didn't pass. We deep dive into Solana's governance problem, L1 vs L2 value accrual, Ethereum's scalability challenges, Solana's ultimate vision & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:58) Why SIMD 228 Didn't Pass (09:36) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (10:07) Validator Voting On SIMD 228 (20:37) Solana Governance (22:06) Should Solana End Its Delegation Program? (28:47) Solana's Inflation Problem (30:20) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (30:53) L1 vs L2 Value Accrual (39:23) Ethereum Scalability (41:57) Solana's Ultimate Vision -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney to discuss Swift, the most recent liquidty upgrade to Drift. We deep dive into how Swift will improve onchain execution, competing with CEXs, how to accelerate Solana DeFi, whats next for Drift & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Cindy: https://x.com/cindyleowtt Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:23) What Is Drift? (04:49) Onchain Execution (07:02) Ledger Ad (10:32) Decentralization (11:23) Is Swift An L2? (18:43) The REV Impact (23:01) MEV On Solana (24:21) Building On Solana (26:25) Ledger Ad (30:58) The Key To Building An Onchain Exchange (31:45) The Evolution Of Drift (35:48) CEX vs DEX Perps (38:50) What's Next For Drift? (41:25) Prediction Markets (44:52) Accelerating Solana DeFi -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Tzvi Wiesel joins the show to discuss building a great consumer app in crypto. We deep dive into the Baxus playbook & how Tzvi is creating an onchain market place for the world's most collectible spirits. Enjoy! -- Follow Tzvi: https://x.com/web4O Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit https://bonkbets.io/ and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:57) The Baxus Playbook (11:33) Bonk Bets Ad (12:05) The Baxus Playbook (17:41) DeFi On Baxus (29:20) Bonk Bets Ad (29:52) Building A Consumer App On Solana (44:55) Real World Assets -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of the Solana network. We deep dive into SIMD 96 & 228, why Pump.fun is launching its own AMM, REV declines in February, stablecoin growth & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Takeaway's From SIMD 96 (06:47) Staking On Solana (10:04) Solana Data Deep Dive (13:05) Ledger Ad (13:55) REV On Solana (16:56) Why Pump.fun Is Launching An AMM (21:13) Solana's DEX War (26:23) REV Declines Post LIBRA (30:11) Ledger Ad (30:59) Stablecoin Growth On Solana (36:40) SIMD 228 (42:06) Nominal vs Real Yields -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss SIMD 228 & it's impact on Solana's inflation. We deep dive into, what is SIMD 228, is Solana overpaying for security, crypto's data problem & Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit https://bonkbets.io/ and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet. -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025 Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:06) What Is SIMD 228? (07:41) Bonk Bets Ad (08:20) Is Solana Overpaying For Security? (19:23) Solana's Inflation Rate (25:14) SIMD 228's Impact On Solana's Decentralization (35:44) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (36:17) Bonk Bets Ad (36:48) Crypto's Data Problem (41:29) Validators On Solana (51:18) The U.S Strategic Crypto Reserve (57:20) Flashblocks On Base -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Ben Leventhal & Jesse Walden to discuss Blackbird & the launch of Flynet. We deep dive into the Blackbird origin story, launching an L3, how to build a great consumer app, what makes a successful airdrop, advice for founders & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ben: https://x.com/benleventhal Follow Jesse: https://x.com/jessewldn Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:45) What Is Blackbird? (09:02) Launching An L3 (10:22) Building On Base (13:01) Ledger Ad (13:49) Building A Consumer App (17:45) Flynet: Blackbird's Onchain Transaction Network (27:25) Loyalty Apps (31:48) Crypto Tax Calculator (32:19) Ledger Ad (33:07) How To Build A Great Application (38:17) What Makes A Successful Airdrop (45:22) Getting Into Crypto (47:27) Advice For Founders -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Illia Polosukhin & Bowen Wang to discuss the current state of crypto, AI & what's next for NEAR. We deep dive into NEAR's approach to scaling, L1 value accrual, how to unlock cross chain liquidity, Ethereum's alignment problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Illia: https://x.com/ilblackdragon Follow Bowen: https://x.com/BowenWang18 Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit https://bonkbets.io/ and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet. -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:51) The NEAR Thesis (04:19) NEAR's Approach To Scaling (11:21) Bonk Bets Ad (11:53) NEAR's On Chain Demand (19:24) L1 Value Accrual (23:06) OmniBridge: Unlocking Cross-Chain Liquidity (25:44) The State Of Crypto & AI (33:15) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (33:47) Bonk Bets Ad (34:19) What Are Shade Agents? (40:11) Trusted Execution On NEAR (42:51) Blockchain For AI (45:03) The State Of Crypto (48:42) Ethereum's Alignment Problem (50:28) What's Next For NEAR? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Rebecca Rettig joins the show for a discussion on crypto's policy landscape in 2025 & beyond. We deep dive into why Rebecca recently joined Jito, meeting with the SEC & their stance on SOL, the impact of crime season within crpyto, what's coming for crypto policy & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Rebecca: https://x.com/RebeccaRettig1 Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Meeting With The SEC (05:12) Joining The JITO Team (08:49) Post Gary Gensler (14:42) Ledger Ad (15:33) Is SOL A Security? (20:51) Staking On Solana (27:44) What's Next For Crypto Policy? (36:41) The Crypto Summit (38:32) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (39:04) Ledger Ad (39:52) Strategic Bitcoin Reserve vs Stockpile (41:23) MEV In Crypto (46:19) Crime Season (49:16) Crypto's Social Layer (54:07) The State Of DeFi -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Dan Smith for another roundup. We deep dive into the LIBRA token launch and it's impact on Solana. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit https://bonkbets.io/ and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet. -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:33) The LIBRA Fallout (10:59) Bonk Bet Ad (11:30) Crypto's Social Layer (18:10) Why Is Sentiment So Bad? (21:43) Are Meme Coins Ruining Crypto? (25:18) The Impact On Solana (30:57) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (31:29) Bonk Bet Ad (32:01) State Of The Market -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Santi joins the show to discuss why now is crypto's time to accelerate adoption. We deep dive into Santi's updated Solana thesis, crypto's biggest opportunities in 2025, what's next for Inversion & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms. Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don't miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025! -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:03) Crypto's Broken Funnel (08:01) What's Crypto's Biggest Opportunity? (15:16) Ledger Ad (16:04) DePIN (19:58) Crypto's End State (25:53) The Solana Thesis (30:46) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad (31:18) Ledger Ad (32:06) Managing Risk (47:03) What's Next For Inversion? (55:20) Reviving Old Businesses -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Armani Ferrante joins the show. We discuss the CEX vs DEX exchange model, who will win market share for perps in crypto, why crypto wallets are broken, the future of Mad Lads & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Armani: https://x.com/armaniferrante Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit https://bonkbets.io/ and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:55) CEXs vs DEXs (08:51) Why Are DEXs Important? (13:51) Bonk Bets Ad (14:22) Does Decentralization Matter? (18:17) Spot vs Margin Exchanges (29:12) Bonk Bets Ad (29:44) Why Crypto Wallets Are Broken (41:23) The Backpack Mission Statement (51:18) The FTX Fallout (55:04) Mad Lads (56:18) Advice For Founders -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Ilja Moisejevs and Richard Wu join the show to discuss the release of Vector. We deep dive into Tensor's pivot from NFTs, the rise of social trading, building a consumer platform, whats next for Tensor & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ilja: https://x.com/_ilmoi Follow Richard: https://x.com/0xrwu Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:46) What Is Vector? (04:36) Vector Fees & Revenue (07:42) Vector's Go To Market (09:20) Social Trading (14:32) Ledger Ad (15:20) Liquidity Fragmentation (17:01) Memecoin MEV (20:09) Pivoting From NFTs (28:08) Building A Consumer Platform (33:07) Ledger Ad (33:55) The Tensor Token & Treasury (37:23) Value Accrual (38:32) Advice For Founders (43:26) Internet Capital Markets -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Dan Smith for another roundup. We deep dive into crypto's weekend liquidation event, crypto's biggest opportunity, Solana updates in 2025 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit bonkbets.io/lightspeed and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:53) Crypto's Weekend Nuke (14:00) Bonk Bets Ad 1 (14:32) The Trump Impact (18:01) SocialFi (28:56) Stablecoin Supply Growth (30:12) Bonk Bets Ad 2 (30:51) Solana's Biggest Opportunity (37:40) Solana Upgrades In 2025 -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Kyle Samani joins the show to discuss his most recent piece "The Solana Thesis: Internet Capital Markets". We deep dive into Kyle's current thesis for Solana, bringing TradFi on chain, the opportunity in DePIN & AI, the state of crypto venture & more. Enjoy! The Solana Thesis: Internet Capital Markets: https://multicoin.capital/2025/01/22/the-solana-thesis-internet-capital-markets/ -- Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:19) The Solana Thesis: Internet Capital Markets (03:57) Payments, Financial Services & The Role Of MEV (07:04) Latency On Solana (10:02) Ledger Ad (10:49) What Is Conditional Liquidity? (14:09) Bringing TradFi On Chain (18:53) Atomic Composability (23:33) UX Interoperability (29:05) The Future Of Ethereum Is Coinbase (36:46) Sandwich Attacks On Solana (40:10) Fee Reductions In Crypto (43:32) DePIN & AI (47:57) The State Of Crypto VC (50:34) The Solana ETF -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Ejaaz and David reunite to unpack the DeepSeek shockwave: how a mere $6M open-source AI model rattled OpenAI's dominance, nudged Nvidia's stock, and sparked a fresh “arms race” in crypto AI. Meanwhile, Trump's massive AI funding pledge and Solana's record DEX volumes signal that the space might be heading for its biggest bull run yet. On the builder side, ARC's rust-based agents partner with the Solana Foundation, AI16Z launches a $10M fund, and Virtuals teases multi-chain expansions that could redefine how agent tokens earn revenue. Between China's fast breakthroughs and America's big AI bets, the race to integrate AI and crypto has never been hotter. Buckle up, anon. ------

Gm! This week, Luca Netz joins the show to discuss the future of Pudgy Penguins. We deep dive into the Pudgy origin story, why Luca launched PENGU on Solana, building in the Solana ecosystem, what's next in 2025, key advice for founders & so much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Luca: https://x.com/LucaNetz Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. Trusted by some of the best founders, VC firms, and ecosystem leaders in the business, helping their teams expedite their marketing success and catalyze their growth. If you're a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, I highly recommend connecting with them at RenaudPartners.com -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:58) The Pudgy Penguin Playbook (06:41) The Pudgy Penguin Origin Story (12:54) Renaud Partners Ad (13:54) What Is Igloo? (20:19) Creating Memetic Distribution (25:22) Launching PENGU On Solana (33:05) Building In The Solana Ecosystem (38:55) Advice For Founders (44:34) NFT IP Ownership (52:53) Building Online Communities (59:13) What's Coming In 2025? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we are joined by Lucas Bruder & Sreeram Kannan to discuss everything you need to know about restaking on Solana vs Ethereum. We deep dive into why does restaking matter, how it differs on Solana vs Ethereum, is economic security a meme & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Lucas: https://x.com/buffalu__ Follow Sreeram: https://x.com/sreeramkannan Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:11) What Is Restaking? (03:33) Jito's Restaking (06:25) The EigenLayer Origin Story (13:59) The Restaking Business Model (17:48) Why Does Restaking Matter? (26:52) Restaking On Solana vs Ethereum (34:37) Data Availability (42:39) Solana's Inflation Impact On Staking (45:31) Is Economic Security A Meme? (52:39) Biggest Misconceptions About Restaking -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! We're back with a special episode to discuss how Solana performed over the weekend as Trump launched his meme coin. We deep dive into the record on chain activity that occurred, how Solana managed to perform, the impact of Jito, what happened with Coinbase & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:27) Solana's Chain Performance (09:48) Ledger Ad (10:36) Breaking On Chain Records & The Jito Impact (18:54) Code Inefficiencies (21:44) Landing Transactions (26:54) Solana Outages (28:12) Is The $TRUMP Launch Bad For Crypto? (43:56) Coinbase -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! this week Matthew Sigel returns to discuss the current state of Solana in 2025. We deep dive into Van Eck's new ETF filing, the state of the market, crypto IPOs under a Trump administration, unlocks on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matthew: https://x.com/matthew_sigel Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. Trusted by some of the best founders, VC firms, and ecosystem leaders in the business, helping their teams expedite their marketing success and catalyze their growth. If you're a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, I highly recommend connecting with them at RenaudPartners.com -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Van Eck's Onchain Economy ETF (05:15) The Rise Of XRP (09:43) Renaud Partners Ad (10:43) Finding Projects In Crypto (14:50) Crypto IPOs (18:57) State Of The Market (20:58) Solana Unlocks (27:06) MEV On Solana (35:18) Value Accrual Of L2s (39:32) Ethereum vs Solana Apps (41:29) The Solana ETF (45:12) Speculation vs Utility (47:35) Alt L1s (48:41) Data Availability (50:45) The State Of Solana (56:25) VanEck Ventures -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week, we're joined by Tushar Jain to discuss his most recent Solana improvement proposal to reduce Solana's inflation & switch to a market based inflation rate. We deep dive into Solana's current emission schedule, how this could be improved, Solana the asset vs the network & another SIMD proposal Tushar is preparing to announce. Enjoy! Find out more about Tushar's inflaion proposal here: https://x.com/TusharJain_/status/1879942468726079773 -- Follow Tushar: https://x.com/TusharJain_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Utilize the Solana Dashboard by Blockworks Research: http://solana.blockworksresearch.com/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:39) Solana's Inflation Problem (07:42) Ledger Ad (08:32) The Role Of Staking (16:46) Solana: The Asset vs The Network (20:24) Multicoin's Solana Inflation Proposal (33:17) The Role Of MEV (37:37) Risks To Reducing Inflation (47:21) Multicoin's Staking Proposal (54:53) Market Based Inflation (57:16) MEV On Solana -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week, we're joined by Ryan Watkins to discuss the bull case for Solana in 2025. We deep dive into how Ryan's Solana thesis has developed over time, the rise of AI agents, the state of applications in crypto what to expect in 2025 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/RyanWatkins_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Utilize the Solana Dashboard by Blockworks Research: http://solana.blockworksresearch.com/ -- Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. Trusted by some of the best founders, VC firms, and ecosystem leaders in the business, helping their teams expedite their marketing success and catalyze their growth. If you're a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, I highly recommend connecting with them at RenaudPartners.com -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:45) The Solana Thesis (08:48) App Fees & Revenue (12:22) Renaud Partners Ad (13:23) Crypto Infra: Speculation vs Utility (17:29) AI Agents (25:20) The Syncracy Thesis (28:58) L1 Competition (36:29) Bitcoin & The Rise Of L2's (45:31) Hyperliquid (51:56) Does Decentralization Matter? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! In this episode, we're joined by Dan Smith to discuss avoiding noise in crypto data, the issue with FDV, and stablecoin supply across chains. Finally, we end the podcast by diving into the concept of conditional liquidity, MEV, and Solana's sandwich attack problem. Enjoy! Resources Solana MEV Landscape From Helius Labs: https://x.com/__lostin__/status/1877444749298381156 Dan's Post on the Wash Trading Bot: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1873461466541486096 Top 10 Chains by Stablecoins: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1875613474774249724 -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Utilize the Solana Dashboard by Blockworks Research: http://solana.blockworksresearch.com/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. Trusted by some of the best founders, VC firms, and ecosystem leaders in the business, helping their teams expedite their marketing success and catalyze their growth. If you're a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, I highly recommend connecting with them at RenaudPartners.com -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:01) Analyzing a Wash Trading Bot (09:15) Avoiding Noise in Crypto Data (16:18) Ledger Ad (17:18) Renaud Partners Ad (18:06) The Issue with FDV (30:43) Stablecoin Supply Across Chains (42:29) Thoughts on Conditional Liquidity and MEV (50:21) Solana's Sandwiching Problem -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

2024 has been a transformative year for Solana. With a surge in developer activity, bold innovations in DePIN, and its ambitions to become a “decentralized Nasdaq,” the ecosystem is making waves. But are these changes enough to differentiate it from competitors like Ethereum and L2 solutions such as Base? In this episode, Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, and Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, join Unchained to discuss how Solana is carving out its niche. They debate whether Base is a serious contender, why they're not concerned about the 2025 token unlocks, and how Solana's unique approach to MEV could shape its future. Plus, they tackle the ecosystem's broader challenges and why they believe Solana's vision will endure. Show highlights: Why Mert feels paranoid but also vindicated  Why Lily started working on Solana after being known as a hardcore bitcoiner How Mert's background in Coinbase led him to found Helius and become the voice of Solana online Whether Solana can become a place where unique innovations are built, rather than copying Ethereum Whether Solana can achieve its vision of a “decentralized Nasdaq” Why the ecosystem has attracted so many developers in 2024  Why Lily believes that Base is no competitor to Solana What network extensions actually mean, according to Mert How Mert responds to the criticisms around Solana's MEV Why Mert and Lily are not worried about the token unlocks of 2025 How the Solana mobile phone will compete with the giants Why DePIN showcases the real value of blockchain technology Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Kelp DAO Robinhood & Arbitrum Polkadot Guests: Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Links Unchained:  Pudgy Penguins See NFT Floor Price Drop Almost 50% After PENGU Launch -  Pump.fun Becomes First Solana DApp to Top $100M in Monthly Revenue How Solana Beat Out Ethereum to Nab New Crypto Developers in 2024 Are Solana's 'Network Extensions' Just Like Ethereum's Layer 2s But by a Different Name? What Are DePINs in Crypto? A Beginner's Guide Timestamps:  00:00 Intro 02:34 Mert's mix of paranoia and vindication about Solana 07:08 Why Lily shifted from Bitcoin to working on Solana 09:43 Mert's journey from Coinbase to becoming Solana's online advocate 14:47 Can Solana foster unique innovations rather than mimic Ethereum? 19:47 Solana's vision of a “decentralized Nasdaq” vs. center of memecoin mania  27:54 What's driving Solana's surge in developer activity 30:26 Why Lily sees Base as no real competitor 33:04 The meaning and implications of network extensions 37:07 Mert's take on criticisms of Solana's MEV approach 42:11 Why they aren't worried about the 2025 token unlocks 44:26 Competing with tech giants through the Solana mobile phone 50:48 How DePIN highlights blockchain's true potential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*SPONSORED CONTENT* In partnership with Solana, Real Vision is bringing you the best conversations from Breakpoint 2024. Here, Zano Sherwani of Jito Labs and Ben Coverston of Temporal sit down and explain MEV, or Maximal Extractable Value, at Breakpoint 2024. Breakpoint is the annual gathering of the worldwide Solana community, hosted by the Solana Foundation. Breakpoint 2024 was held Sept. 20-21 in Singapore. For more information, go to https://solana.com/breakpoint. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaim any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

*SPONSORED CONTENT* Did you miss out on Breakpoint 2024? In partnership with Solana, Real Vision is releasing the best talks from Breakpoint 2024. In this debate, Abhay Kumar of the Helium Foundation and Matt Stephenson of Pantera Research discuss whether decentralized, token-incentivized networks are capital-inefficient. Moderated by Multicoin Capital's Shayon Sengupta. Breakpoint is the annual gathering of the worldwide Solana community, hosted by the Solana Foundation. Breakpoint 2024 was held Sept. 20-21 in Singapore. For more information, go to https://solana.com/breakpoint. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities. Timestamps:

*SPONSORED CONTENT* Did you miss out on Breakpoint 2024? In partnership with Solana, Real Vision is releasing the best talks from Breakpoint 2024. In this keynote, Kha Nguyen of trading aggregator Birdeye, shares some major updates. Breakpoint is the annual gathering of the worldwide Solana community, hosted by the Solana Foundation. Breakpoint 2024 was held Sept. 20-21 in Singapore. For more information, go to solana.com/breakpoint. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.: