Podcasts about solana foundation

Gm! This week the MegaETH team join the show to. discuss their ICO launch & the future of MegaETH. We deep dive into building a performant L2, the end game for MegaETH, ICO specifics & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Lei: https://x.com/yangl1996 Follow Namik: https://x.com/NamikMuduroglu 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 Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx⁠ -- peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots. It powers the world's first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub. For more about peaq, check out www.peaq.xyz -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:38) Building A Performant L2 (13:41) Peaq Ad (14:13) MegaETH's ICO (26:51) The MegaETH End Game (36:43) Why Not Launch As An L1? (48:07) MegaETH Performance -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

What happens when blockchain technology moves beyond finance to reshape the physical world around us? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Amira Valliani, Head of DePIN at the Solana Foundation we explore the revolutionary potential of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks and their impact on everything from telecommunications to satellite tracking.Amira's journey from the Obama White House to crypto advocacy offers a unique perspective on bridging the worlds of policy and blockchain innovation. What started as a simple "crypto week" to become conversant at dinner parties blossomed into a three-year mission to help policymakers understand the technology's potential while helping builders navigate Washington's complex landscape.The conversation takes us deep into the world of DePIN projects transforming multiple industries. We discover how GeoNet provides centimeter-precise mapping for agricultural applications, disrupting monopolistic players like John Deere who charge farmers tens of thousands annually for similar services. We explore companies deploying robots through gaming competitions to collect valuable environmental data for future autonomous systems. Perhaps most intriguingly, we learn about "Space DePIN" projects creating decentralized networks for tracking the rapidly growing constellation of satellites orbiting our planet.Beyond the technical innovations, Amira shares valuable insights about engaging with policymakers in Washington DC. She challenges the crypto community to move beyond skepticism and actually visit the Capitol, where they'll find many legislators genuinely curious about blockchain's potential. As she notes, the divide on crypto policy is "much more generational than partisan," with bipartisan support growing as more officials understand the technology's practical applications.If you're a dev working in Web3, exploring DePIN, or building real-world applications on Solana, this conversation offers insight into where the space is headed—and what still stands in its way.Website: https://solana.com/Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Gm! This week Kevin Ricoy (Kyzer) joins the show to discuss the latest happening in crypto this week. Enjoy! -- Follow Kevin: https://x.com/Kyzer 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:56) Worst Tweets of The Week (13:31) Our Best Trades (22:23) ETH Devs Are Underpaid (38:37) Why Hasn't Kyzer Opened His Seeker? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week the Meteora team joins the show to discuss their upcoming TGE. We deep dive into why is Meteora launching a token, the LIBRA fallout, Solana DeFi, Meteora's next chapter & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Soju: https://x.com/0xSoju Follow Zen: https://x.com/realdezen 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 Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx⁠ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:14) What Is Meteora? (10:57) Meteora's Growth Story (18:11) The LIBRA Fallout (20:26) Meteora's Next Chapter (23:17) Meteora's Token Launch (41:54) The Future of Solana DeFi (51:52) What's Next For Meteora? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Amira Valliani joins the show to discuss the future of DePIN on Solana. We deep dive into the biggest opportunities, the problem with venture capital, the AI energy opportunity, robotics & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Amira: https://x.com/amiravalliani 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 Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx⁠ -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: ⁠https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod⁠ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- (00:00) Introduction (06:59) Solana DePIN Ecosystem (09:18) Katana Ad (10:20) Solana's DePIN Future (17:32) Who Will Be The Biggest Winners? (25:43) The Problem With Venture Capital (31:54) Katana Ad (32:57) The AI Energy Opportunity (41:13) Working With DePIN Startups (45:09) Robotics (58:06) The State of Crypto Policy (01:01:32) What's Next For 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Michael Repetný joins the show to discuss the future of staking on Solana. We deep dive into the Marinade origin story, liquid staking, working with ETF issuers, Solana DATs & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Michael: https://x.com/repetny 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 Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx⁠ -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: ⁠https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london⁠ -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: ⁠https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod⁠ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:20) The Marinade Origin Story (09:00) The Solana Startup Incubator (11:17) Katana Ad (12:18) Staking With Marinade (19:53) Why Liquid Staking Makes Sense (24:39) Sandwich Attacks (35:49) Katana Ad (36:52) Working With ETF Issuers (47:04) Solana DAT Staking (55:56) MNDE & Token Buybacks (01:00:47) What's Next For Solana Staking? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Viktor Fischer joins the show to discuss his journey to investing in Solana in the early days to today. We deep dive into what gave Viktor conviction to buy Solana in 2018, how the thesis has evolved ever since, DoubeZero, crypto treasury vehicles, Solana DeFi & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Viktor: https://x.com/viktorfischer 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 Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx⁠ -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: ⁠https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london⁠ -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: ⁠https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod⁠ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:05) The Solana Origin Story (11:33) Katana Ad (12:35) The L1 Debate Is Over (17:06) RockawayX's Updated Solana Thesis (27:59) What's The Endgame For Solana? (31:17) Katana Ad (32:20) Tokenization & Bringing Assets Onchain (43:17) Crypto Treasury Vehicles, mNAVs & Solana DeFi (50:54) DoubleZero (01:01:00) Frankendancer (01:02:21) Pump Fun -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Michael Marcantonio joins the show to discuss the future of Solana & DeFi. We deep dive into Michael's thesis for internet capital markets, Solana's decentralized Nasdaq end state, the role of DATs in DeFi, the Galaxy business model & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Michael: https://x.com/marcryptonio 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:59) The Ultimate Solana Thesis (5:27) DeFi At Galaxy (7:21) Solana's Decentralized Nasdaq Thesis (12:32) Katana Ad (13:35) Forward Industries & Solana DATs (34:22) Integrating DeFi With Solana DATs (42:18) Internet Capital Markets (52:51) Katana Ad (53:54) The Rise of Prop AMMs (1:04:33) The Galaxy Business Model & Launching GalaxyOne (1:12:11) L1s, L2s & Scalability (1:27:40) What Does Solana Need To Improve? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Henri Stern joins the show to discuss why Stripe acquired the wallet infrastructure company Privy. We deep dive into Stripe's crypto strategy, crypto payments, Henri's Solana thesis, what does crypto need to improve & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Henri: https://x.com/henri_stern 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:03) Why Did Stripe Acquire Privy? (11:22) Katana Ad (12:24) Behind Stripe's Crypto Strategy (19:07) Are Crypto Payment Rails Actually Better? (25:55) The Solana Thesis (38:08) Katana Ad (39:11) The Business Behind Crypto Wallets (47:38) What Does Crypto Need To Improve? (57:36) Agentic Payments -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth at the Solana Foundation, to unpack why Wall Street is betting on Solana… and not Ethereum. Visa. PayPal. BlackRock. Franklin Templeton. Fiserv. They're not just dipping their toes; they're building real products on Solana. But why? Is Solana's unified liquidity model the killer feature? Is Ethereum too fragmented and slow for finance at scale? And is the Genius Act the real spark that lit the institutional fire?~~~~~

What if blockchain networks could process transactions hundreds of times faster than they do today? This fundamental question led Austin Federa to leave his position at the Solana Foundation and co-found Double Zero, a revolutionary project building what might be the future of the internet itself.Austin reveals the surprising limitations of our current internet infrastructure that most people never consider. While engineers at Solana had built validator clients theoretically capable of processing a million transactions per second, the public internet simply couldn't support those speeds. Even more concerning, the entire internet is controlled by approximately 20 tier-one ISPs worldwide, creating both performance bottlenecks and potential censorship vulnerabilities.Double Zero's solution is breathtakingly ambitious yet practical: create a parallel infrastructure using dedicated fiber connections that enable direct routing between nodes. By September 2023, they had connected 50 different fiber links across 18 global locations, offering 20-100 times the bandwidth capacity of typical blockchain nodes. What makes this approach unique is the consortium model, bringing together 11 different companies to contribute existing fiber to the network rather than attempting to build this massive infrastructure alone.The economic innovations are equally fascinating. Austin explains "proof of utility," their novel reward system based on Shapley values that measures actual contribution to network performance. Unlike traditional cryptocurrency models, if you operate a fiber link that nobody uses, you earn nothing. This creates fierce competition to provide the fastest, most reliable connections.Perhaps most intriguing is Double Zero's long-term vision: eventually eliminating IP addresses entirely in favor of cryptographic routing. This would remove centralized intermediaries like certificate authorities and DNS servers, creating a more secure and truly decentralized internet infrastructure resistant to spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks.As traditional finance increasingly explores blockchain solutions, the demand for high-performance networks will only grow. Double Zero isn't just improving existing technology—it's rebuilding the internet from the ground up. Listen now to understand how this revolution might transform our digital infrastructure forever.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Solana's blockchain is powering the next evolution in capital markets. Solana is simply easier for high-volume trading like tokenized stocks. While Ethereum continues to build and innovate, Solana's actual user engagement is what's carrying it forward right now.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth, Solana FoundationSolana Website➜ https://solana.com/solutions/tokenization00:00 intro00:06 Sponsor: Tangem00:34 Tesla xStock on Solana01:02 Solana Potential01:49 Mike Novogratz: Why Tokenize on Solana?03:00 Solana ETF Incoming04:19 Solana vs XRP ETF05:38 Meme Coins on Solana07:01 xStocks vs Institutional Trading08:24 Volume vs Holders10:04 $SBET Tokenizing on ETH & Solana11:22 Solana Wins Everything11:38 Pre-Stocks12:57 Tesla Community = Solana?14:37 Solana Pay 16:44 Why Fintechs are choosing ETH over Solana?18:12 MetaMask vs Phantom20:08 Coinbase favoring ETH over Solana?21:47 Firedancer23:07 Hyperliquid vs Solana24:46 outro#Crypto #Solana #Ethereum~Solana Tokenized Stocks Potential

Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, says engineering and regulatory issues have plagued cryptocurrencies since inception. As those roadblocks are lifted, Lilly talks about how the crypto and the tech around it will gain momentum.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

How do stablecoin-first blockchains win distribution? Does TVL actually map to value? And why speculation may become the default language of online culture. In this 3-part episode, we explore three different important stories. Segment 1: CoinFund's Seth Ginns explains how newly launched stablecoin chain Plasma aims to compete, plus why the “stablecoin race” with Circle and Stripe is just beginning. Segment 2: Solana Foundation president Lily Liu lays out why revenue—not TVL—should be crypto's north-star metric, whether TVL can be easily gamed, and what a better DeFi metric stack looks like. Segment 3: Figment Capital's James Parillo makes the case for Pump.fun and “AudienceFi”: how creator coins can financialize streaming, whether token collapses are a feature, and why both perps and memecoins rhyme with gambling. Thank you to our sponsors! TOKEN2049 - Get 15% off with code UNCHAINED Binance Guests: James Parillo, General Partner at Figment Capital Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation Seth Ginns, Managing Partner and Head of Liquid Investments at CoinFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do stablecoin-first blockchains win distribution? Does TVL actually map to value? And why speculation may become the default language of online culture. In this 3-part episode, we explore three different important stories. Segment 1: CoinFund's Seth Ginns explains how newly launched stablecoin chain Plasma aims to compete, plus why the “stablecoin race” with Circle and Stripe is just beginning. Segment 2: Solana Foundation president Lily Liu lays out why revenue—not TVL—should be crypto's north-star metric, whether TVL can be easily gamed, and what a better DeFi metric stack looks like. Segment 3: Figment Capital's James Parillo makes the case for Pump.fun and “AudienceFi”: how creator coins can financialize streaming, whether token collapses are a feature, and why both perps and memecoins rhyme with gambling. Thank you to our sponsors! TOKEN2049 - Get 15% off with code UNCHAINED Binance Guests: James Parillo, General Partner at Figment Capital Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation Seth Ginns, Managing Partner and Head of Liquid Investments at CoinFund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Alex Golding as he sits down with Austin Federa, Co-founder of DoubleZero, to explore how they're building permissionless high-performance fiber infrastructure that could revolutionize blockchain performance. Austin shares the technical vision behind creating a parallel internet for distributed systems, starting with Solana validators as their initial market.DoubleZero: https://doublezero.xyz

Gm! This week Tuomas Holmberg joins the show to discuss the future of onchain collectibles. We deep dive into what is Collector Crypt, finding product market fit, building on Solana, integrating with DeFi, the future of onchain marketplaces & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tuom: https://x.com/TuomHolmberg 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:43) What Is Collector Crypt? (13:25) Katana Ad (14:27) Finding PMF & Building On Solana (21:24) Integrating With DeFi (25:00) Creating Accurate Pricing Data (28:30) Katana Ad (29:32) Collector Crypt's Gacha Machine (42:17) Airdrops (54:31) Will Collector Crypt Roll Out Livestreaming? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week FP Lee joins the show to discuss the next chapter of Sanctum. We deep dive into the future of liquid staking on Solana, LST market share, how does Sanctum generate revenue, the impact of DATs in DeFi & more. Enjoy! -- Follow FP: https://x.com/soleconomist 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:32) The Sanctum Business Model (07:22) LST Market Dominance (11:23) Katana Ad (12:16) Eigenlayer Ad (13:15) Sanctum: The Clearing House For Staked SOL (16:29) Sanctum's Thesis On LSTs (19:49) Execution Risk (23:32) The Future Of Liquid Staking On Solana (29:32) The Role Of Jito (33:02) Katana Ad (33:54) Eigenlayer Ad (34:55) A New Era For Sanctum (38:35) How Does Sanctum Generate Revenue? (41:27) Are DATs A New Catalyst For DeFi? (44:35) Futarchy (50:45) Crypto's Token Incentives (53:47) 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, explains why Bitcoin and Solana will replace traditional banking. She discusses how Bitcoin serves as digital gold while Solana provides the infrastructure to bank 5.5 billion people currently excluded from the financial system. __________________________________PARTNERS

Gm! This week Hester Peirce joins the show to discuss the current state of crypto regulation. We deep dive into the SEC's current outlook on regulation, the crypto task force initiative, tokenization, what Hester wants to achieve at the SEC & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Hester: https://x.com/HesterPeirce 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:42) Working With The CFTC (08:06) Is Hester On Crypto Twitter? (10:57) Katana Ad (11:48) Eigenlayer Ad (12:49) Crypto Innovation vs Regulation (22:12) Regulatory Clarity In 2025 (35:26) Katana Ad (36:16) Eigenlayer Ad (37:18) The Crypto Task Force (43:39) Liquid Staking (46:06) Tokenized Equities (50:55) What Hester Wants To Achieve At The SEC -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Brandon Potts joins the show to discuss Solana's next catalyst. We deep dive into the state of Solana, DeFi 2.0, the impact of institutions on crypto markets, are ETFs & DATs underpriced by the market & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/b_potts23 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:47) The State Of Solana (05:57) Will DATs & ETFs Be SOL's Next Catalyst? (19:04) Katana Ad (19:56) Eigenlayer Ad (20:57) Does Onchain Activity Matter For Token Price? (30:21) Stablecoins & DeFi 2.0 (37:43) Katana Ad (38:34) Eigenlayer Ad (39:36) Crypto's Value Proposition (54:25) How Does Solana Compete With Alt L1's? (59:20) The Solana End Game -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Sang Kim joins the show to discuss Fragmetric & the future of Solana DeFi. We deep dive into generating yield, the role of DATs in the SOL ecosystem, the crypto industry in Korea & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Sang: https://x.com/sangdotsol 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:19) What Is Fragmetric? (09:13) How Does Fragmetric Generate Yield? (14:38) Katana Ad (15:30) Eigenlayer Ad (16:31) Are DATs Bullish For Solana DeFi? (22:20) Which DATs Will Benefit From DeFi Strategies (29:34) Katana Ad (30:26) Eigenlayer Ad (31:27) Crypto In Korea (42:18) Lessons Post TGE (50:00) What's Next For Fragmetric? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Chris Hermida joins the show to discuss the rise of prop AMMs & their impact on Solana. We deep dive into what are prop AMMs, how do they actually work, why order flow is so important & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Chris: https://x.com/hermidao1 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:07) What Are Prop AMMs? (09:46) Katana Ad (10:37) Eigenlayer Ad (11:32) AMM Adoption On Solana (23:27) How Do Prop AMMs Actually Work? (25:50) How Will Prop AMMs Impact Solana DeFi? (32:55) Katana Ad (33:47) Eigenlayer Ad (34:48) Why Order Flow Is So Important (46:38) Liquidity & Volume Onchain (51:27) 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

De cryptomarkt heeft het lastig deze week. Bitcoin schommelt rond de 113.000 dollar en dat is duidelijk lager dan de recordstanden van twee weken geleden, toen de koers nog 124.000 dollar aantikte. Daarmee heerst er een sfeer van onzekerheid. Toch zijn er altcoins die beter presteren. Ethereum houdt al weken een sterke lijn vast en noteert rond de 4.600 dollar, dichtbij het oude koersrecord. Solana valt eveneens op met een stijging van dertien procent tot 210 dollar. De markt balanceert zo tussen hoop op nieuwe records en vrees voor een verdere terugval. Tegen deze achtergrond liet Google nieuwe plannen zien om de cryptowereld binnen te stappen. Het bedrijf presenteerde Google Cloud’s Universal Ledger, een blockchainplatform dat in 2026 operationeel moet zijn. Het platform is gericht op financiële instellingen die toepassingen willen ontwikkelen met cryptotechnologie. Denk daarbij aan de uitgifte van stablecoins of het tokeniseren van financiële assets, waarbij eigendomsrechten en waardepapieren via de blockchain beheerd kunnen worden. Google richt zich nadrukkelijk niet op consumenten, maar positioneert het platform als infrastructuur voor banken, fintechs en andere bedrijven. Volgens Google is het onderscheidend vermogen van het Universal Ledger dat het een neutraal alternatief wil bieden. Waar bedrijven als Stripe en Circle hun eigen commerciële belangen hebben, zegt Google niet gebonden te zijn aan de financiële wereld. Daarmee hoopt het concern een breed scala aan klanten aan te trekken. Bovendien beschikt Google over een groot voordeel: de bestaande gebruikersbasis van Google Cloud, waar de blockchain-diensten eenvoudig aan toegevoegd kunnen worden. Toch blijven er volop alternatieven bestaan, van publieke netwerken als Ethereum en Solana tot infrastructuur van andere grote fintechs. Solana zelf komt ondertussen met een opvallende uitbreiding richting hardware. Het bedrijf Play Solana, los van de officiële Solana Foundation, kondigde een eigen gamingconsole aan: de PSG1. Dit apparaat doet qua uiterlijk denken aan de klassieke handheld-consoles, maar heeft ingebouwde functies voor cryptowallets en Web3-toepassingen. Het succes van de PSG1 hangt voor een groot deel af van de beschikbaarheid van spellen. Een groot ecosysteem van ontwikkelaars ontbreekt vooralsnog, maar bij de aanschaf van de console krijgen kopers gratis cryptomunten, wat voor extra belangstelling zorgt. Daar blijft het niet bij, want ook de tweede Solana-smartphone, de Seeker, is inmiddels uitgeleverd. Deze midrange-telefoon kost ongeveer 500 euro en trok vooral kopers door de belofte van gratis tokens, voornamelijk memecoins. Daarmee weet Solana zich te onderscheiden als een van de weinige cryptoprojecten die ook hardwareproducten ontwikkelt. Voorlopig lijkt het succes van de apparaten vooral samen te hangen met de waarde van de extra crypto die bij aanschaf wordt meegeleverd. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met Jasper Bets van de Autoriteit Financiële Markten. De AFM is toezichthouder op de cryptosector sinds de introductie van de Europese cryptowet MICAR, en samen met Bert Slagter blikken we terug op het uitdelen van de eerste vergunningen. Daar ging een hoop goed, maar ook wat dingen fout. En we kijken naar de rest van Europa, want in andere landen, zoals Malta, zitten toezichthouders die wat minder streng zijn... En die bedrijven mogen nu wél op de Nederlandse markt opereren. Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gm! This week Carlos Gonzalez Campo joins the show to discuss the latest SOL DAT announcements. We deep dive into the impacts of DATs, VanEck's JitoSOL ETF filing, the launchpad wars & 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (04:31) More Solana DATs Are Coming (12:31) Katana Ad (13:22) Eigenlayer Ad (14:23) How To Make A DAT Successful On Solana (23:09) VanEck Files A JitoSOL ETF (28:45) Alpenglow: Solana's 100x Improvement (37:29) Katana Ad (38:27) Eigenlayer Ad (39:22) The Launchpad Wars (51:09) Prop AMMs -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Kash Dhanda & Samyak Jain join the show to discuss the announcment of Jupiter Lend. We deep dive into Jupiter's partnership with Fluid, the future of DeFi, Jupiter's ultimate vision & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Kash: https://x.com/kashdhanda Follow Samyak: https://x.com/smykjain 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Lightspeed surveyed over 50 crypto pros on what they think about Solana tokens over the next twelve months — are they bullish or bearish - https://lightspeed-4bed7b.beehiiv.com/c/solana-token-survey -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:33) Partnering With Fluid (08:56) What Is Jupiter Lend? (11:58) Katana Ad (12:56) What Is Fluid? (17:19) Launching Fluid On Solana (21:39) Partnering vs Acquisition (26:44) Launching With Liquidity Incentives (28:02) Katana Ad (29:00) Jupiter's Ultimate Vision (37:31) The Future Of Borrow/Lend (41:42) The Future Of DeFi (45:45) The Future Of Perps (50:49) The Jupiter End Game (53:33) What's Next For Fluid? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week Anna Yuan joins the show to discuss why Solana needs a DAT strategy. We deep dive into what the Solana ecosystem can learn from Bitcoin & Ethereum, the role of a DAT, does Solana need a narrative & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Anna: https://x.com/gizmothegizzer 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- SOL needs more than DAT: https://x.com/gizmothegizzer/status/1950255338155843845 -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:44) Why Are Other DATs Larger Than Solana's? (07:24) Should All Projects Have DATs? (10:58) Katana Ad (11:56) The Solana DAT Playbook (22:54) Do DATs Need A Michael Saylor? (29:08) The Role Of A Solana DAT (35:08) Katana Ad (36:06) The Bitcoin & Ethereum Thesis vs Solana (40:15) Does Solana Need A DAT? (47:06) Are Memecoins Negative For Solana? (52:00) The Solana DAT Strategy -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week, Mary Gooneratne joins the show to discuss the current state of Solana DeFi lending. We deep dive into how to compete as a DeFi lender, building on Solana, the future of Loopscale & more Enjoy! -- Follow Mary: https://x.com/marygooneratne 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (00:50) What Is Loopscale? (03:41) The Evolution Of Crypto Lending (11:27) Katana Ad (12:25) Building On Solana (14:42) Transaction Ordering (16:40) Behind Loopscale's Oracle Attack (22:36) How To Compete In DeFi Lending? (28:06) What Can Loopscale Unlock In DeFi? (37:45) Katana Ad (38:38) Crypto UX (41:10) The State Of DeFi Lending (47:39) The Solana DeFi Roadmap (55:44) What's Next For Loopscale? -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week, Brandon Millman & Sam Rosenblum join the show to discuss what's next for Phantom. We deep dive into the state of Solana DeFi, the super-app vision, crypto's IPO window, growing through acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/BChillman Follow Sam: https://x.com/sjrosenblum 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:40) The State Of Solana DeFi (08:46) The SuperApp Vision (10:33) Katana Ad (11:31) Onchain Equities (14:57) Partnering With Hyperliquid (19:58) Owning The End User (24:00) Phantom's M&A Strategy (32:10) How To Make Successful Acquisitions (35:49) Katana Ad (36:48) Is Phantom Considering An IPO? (43:23) Phantom's Next Chapter (56:20) 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week, Emmett Hollyer joins the show to unpack the launch of the Solana Seeker phone. We cover the key lessons learned from the Saga release, how to challenge the mobile duopoly, the long-term vision for Solana Mobile over the next 5–10 years & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Emmett: https://x.com/m_it 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code LIGHT100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (02:23) The Solana Seeker Is Here (08:10) Lessons Learned From The Solana Saga (13:13) Katana Ad (14:10) What is TeePIN? (24:12) Network Guardians (27:57) Katana Ad (28:55) Launching The SKR Token (34:21) A New Era For Crypto In The U.S (38:42) Apps On The Solana Seeker (46:07) Does Seeker Need A Breakout App? (50:05) What's The Biggest Opportunity For The Solana Seeker? (53:01) Zora & SocialFi (56:14) The Solana Mobile 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Lucas Bruder, Max Resnick & Austin Federa to discuss the internet capital markets roadmap. We deep dive into how to bring more assets onchain, the latest happening with DoubeZero, how to improve Solana execution & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Lucas: https://x.com/buffalu__ Follow Max: https://x.com/MaxResnick1 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 Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap - https://www.anza.xyz/blog/the-internet-capital-markets-roadmap -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:44) The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap (15:19) Katana Ad (16:16) Who Is Solana's Largest Competitor? (20:03) Asynchronous Program Execution (23:54) Onchain Execution (31:45) Katana Ad (32:44) An Update On DoubleZero (40:56) Multiple Concurrent Leaders (50:34) Solana vs Ethereum's Long Term Vision (54:49) Could SpaceX IPO Onchain? -- 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. 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 crypto markets. We deep dive into can ETH continue to outperform SOL, an update on REV, stablecoin network effects, what is BAM & more. Enjoy! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users.  Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana or spin the wheel with Katana Krates https://app.katana.network/krates -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.  Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.  To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast -- 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:45) State Of The Market (6:31) Katana Ad (6:52) Will ETH Continue To Outperform SOL? (15:30) Stablecoin Network Effects (18:19) An Update On REV (21:32) Katana Ad (22:04) What Is BAM? (27:27) Sandwich Attacks (31:20) Increasing Solana's Block Limit (35:43) Marinade Ad (36:15) Is There A Risk To Validator Centralisation? (41:38) The Rise Of Crypto Treasury Companies -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Lucas Bruder to discuss BAM. We deep dive into the Jito origin story, what is BAM, toxic order flow, improving speed on Solana, Jito's impact on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Lucas: https://x.com/buffalu__ 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:41) The Jito Origin Story (07:26) Katana Ad (08:23) What Is BAM? (16:31) What Are TEEs? (20:55) Toxic Flow & Speed On Solana (27:04) Can Perp DEXs On Solana Compete With Hyperliquid? (31:56) Katana Ad (32:55) What's The Timeline For BAM? (41:15) The Jito DAO (45:52) Jito's Impact On Solana (51:03) BAM Nodes (54:42) What's The End Game For 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 Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of crypto markets. We deep dive into can ETH continue to outperform SOL, an update on REV, stablecoin network effects, what is BAM & 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx--Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:50) State Of The Market (06:36) Katana Ad (07:34) Will ETH Continue To Outperform SOL? (16:14) Stablecoin Network Effects (19:03) An Update On REV (22:19) What Is BAM? (27:44) Katana Ad (28:43) Sandwich Attacks (32:36) Increasing Solana's Block Limit (36:59) Is There A Risk To Validator Centralisation? (42:22) The Rise Of Crypto Treasury Companies -- 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Liam Heeger to discuss his journey to building Thru. We deep dive into the state of Firedancer, is Solana too decentralized, how to 10x performance, competing as an L1 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Liam: https://x.com/CantelopePeel 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:29) The State Of Firedancer (04:13) Is Solana Too Decentralized? (06:41) What Is Thru? (16:57) Validators & Block Producers (20:15) How To Reduce Network Spam (24:13) How To Optimize Network Performance? (30:10) Block Producers (33:03) Will Thru Have A Token? (35:46) How To 10x L1 Performance (40:45) How To Compete As An L1? -- 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.

The latest price moves and insights with Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and Bullish Exchange President Chris Tyrer.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.The Genius Act has ignited a new era for crypto, pushing stablecoins into the spotlight. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sits down with Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange, and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation to discuss how exchanges and Layer 1 ecosystems are rapidly adapting to this monumental shift. They offer insight from Bullish and Solana on this major milestone for the industry and chat through real-world use cases of stablecoins, from simplifying cross-border trade settlement to enabling a future where your crypto wallet is your financial portal.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Solana Foundation President Lily Liu and Bullish Exchange President Chris Tyrer.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.The Genius Act has ignited a new era for crypto, pushing stablecoins into the spotlight. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sits down with Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange, and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation to discuss how exchanges and Layer 1 ecosystems are rapidly adapting to this monumental shift. They offer insight from Bullish and Solana on this major milestone for the industry and chat through real-world use cases of stablecoins, from simplifying cross-border trade settlement to enabling a future where your crypto wallet is your financial portal.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gm! This week we're joined by Matt Jobbé-Duval to discuss the state of crypto markets making. We deep dive into TradFi vs crypto market makers, how are deals structured, how to improve transparency, TGE price discovery & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matt: https://x.com/Mattjob1 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:29) Understanding Crypto Market Making (03:03) TradFi vs Crypto Market Structure (13:30) How Market Maker Deals Are Structured? (19:32) What Is Active Market Making? (29:56) Does Active Market Making Work? (44:34) TGE Price Discovery (52:11) Market Making Transparency (58:28) Takeaways From Solana's ICO -- 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 McGee to discuss the current state of Firedancer. We deep dive into how to improve Solana, the future of blockchain design, Firedancer's TPS improvements, Alpenglow's impact on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jump: https://x.com/jump_ 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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) Overview of Firedancer (05:14) Frankendancer & Agave (10:00) Katana Ad (10:59) Impact of Alpenglow (15:36) TPS & Performance Metrics (24:59) Compute Unit Limit (29:36) Validator Behavior (33:23) Katana Ad (34:21) Areas for Improvement in Solana (45:33) US Equities Market Structure (51:24) Stake Delegation Program (57:08) Infinite Mint Bug Risk (01:08:45) Future of Blockchain Design (01:14:14) 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 joined by Blockworks Research to discuss the announcement of Pump's $4B TGE announcement. We deep dive into Pump's strategy, the launchpad wars, should crypto apps build mobile first & is this bullish or bearish for the Solana trenches. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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 (01:00) Pump Fun's ICO Is Confirmed (11:10) Katana Ad (12:10) Pump Fun's Strategy (21:58) Is Pump Fairly Priced? (25:35) The Launchpad Wars (34:04) What's Next For Airdrops? (37:21) Who Are Pump's Main Competitors? (43:04) Katana Ad (44:03) Should Crypto Apps Build Mobile First? (48:59) Is Pump's TGE Bullish For Solana? (01:07:50) 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 joined by Ariel Seidman to discuss everything happening with Hivemapper in 2025. We deep dive into the Hivemapper origin story, how to monetize as a DePIN network, how to attract more builders to crypto, partnering with robotaxi companies & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ariel: https://x.com/aseidman 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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. SOL lovers, grab your Ledger Flex Solana Edition now at: https://ecommerce-shop-frontend.stg.ldg-tech.com/products/ledger-flex-solana-edition-sol-eligibility -- 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 (01:24) The Hivemapper Origin Story (07:08) How Does Google Maps Monetize? (11:43) Katana Ad (12:36) Ledger Ad (13:06) Partnering With Robotaxi Companies (20:34) How Does Hivemapper's Data Collection Compare To Tesla? (22:31) What Is Bee? (25:02) Katana Ad (25:55) Ledger Ad (26:25) Launching With A Token vs U.S Dollars (30:03) The Evolution Of DePIN (32:09) Do DePIN Networks Need Tokens? (38:58) Do Subscription Models Work For DePIN Networks? (46:35) Integrating AI With Hivemapper (53:19) How To Attract More Builders To 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.

Velo Protocol, which is a blockchain financial protocol enabling digital credit issuance and borderless asset transfers for businesses using a smart contract system. Velo is bridging Stellar to Solana as well. Building on a recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Solana Foundation, this initiative employs Solana as the blockchain settlement layer, with Velo as the infrastructure backbone and clearing house for Laos' digital gold transactions. This partnership boosts the efficiency and security of PLG Gold transactions, ensuring strong interoperability and connectivity across blockchain networks.Guest: Korapat Arunanondchai (Pat) is the Chief Operating Officer of Velo LabsFollow Velo on X ~ https://x.com/veloprotocol~This episode is sponsored by Velo~00:00 Intro00:44 Velo updates01:42 Growth02:40 Trading competition03:35 Tokenized Gold06:00 DeFi: restaking07:20 RWA potential10:45 Messari's Q1 2025 highlights12:22 2025 Roadmap13:30 Orbit: Loyalty platform14:18 Next Generation Vision16:00 Outro#Solana #Velo #Gold~Tokenized Gold Transactions on Solana

Gm! This week we're joined by Eugene Chen to discuss how to improve Solana's market structure. We deep dive into what Eugene is building with Atlas, Phoenix & SolFi, how to improve market making in crypto, MEV on Solana, how to build a great product & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Eugene: https://x.com/0xShitTrader 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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. SOL lovers, grab your Ledger Flex Solana Edition now at: https://ecommerce-shop-frontend.stg.ldg-tech.com/products/ledger-flex-solana-edition-sol-eligibility -- (00:00) Introduction (03:24) What Is Atlas? (06:39) Multiple Concurrent Leaders (09:21) How To Improve Market Making In Crypto (13:58) Katana Ad (14:50) Ledger Ad (15:20) How To Optimize Phoenix? (23:00) Does Decentralization Matter? (27:36) MEV On Solana (28:29) Katana Ad (28:59) Ledger Ad (34:58) How To Build A Great Product In Crypto (39:06) SolFi: Solana's Premier Liquidity Source (44:05) Improving Solana's Market Structure (47:39) Sandwiching On Solana (52:17) 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 joined by Ali Yahya to discuss the state of crypto in 2025. We deep dive into crypto venture in 2025, the Solana thesis, stablecoins, funding apps vs infra & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ali: https://x.com/alive_eth 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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 (06:44) a16z's Crypto Thesis (14:23) Katana Ad (15:23) The State Of Crypto VC (20:20) Investing On Short vs Long Term Timeframes (27:55) The Solana Thesis (32:03) Katana Ad (33:02) Stablecoins (39:20) Worldcoin (44:33) Investing In Apps vs Infra -- isclaimers: 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 is a live episode recorded at Permissionless 2025 with Tzvi (Baxus), Luca (Pudgy Penguins), Armani (Backpack) & Santi (Inversion). We deep dive into how to acquire users in crypto, finding PMF, why it's time to build great apps & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tzvi: https://x.com/web4O Follow Luca: https://x.com/LucaNetz Follow Armani: https://x.com/armaniferrante 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 Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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. SOL lovers, grab your Ledger Flex Solana Edition now at: https://ecommerce-shop-frontend.stg.ldg-tech.com/products/ledger-flex-solana-edition-sol-eligibility -- (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Acquiring Users In Crypto (06:46) Crypto's Path Forward In The Next 10 Years (13:52) Katana Ad (14:45) Ledger Ad (15:15) Finding PMF In Crypto (20:05) The Next Evolution Of Crypto Exchanges (29:13) Katana Ad (30:05) Ledger Ad (30:35) Why Build Consumer Apps? -- 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 Max Resnick to discuss Solana's path towards achieving a decentralized Nasdaq. We deep dive into what is Anza, Alpenglow, how to disrupt TradFi, SOL inflation, steps to improve Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Max: https://x.com/MaxResnick1 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 Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTExAre you bullish or bearish on these tokens over a 12 month time horizon? - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemxnAfdIvNRM6nLtyKTH01GlZKobvVUFHgs5FeFv9YIQmOpw/viewform -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- 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 (03:29) What Is Anza? (05:43) Will Alpenglow Launch This Year? (07:25) Solana: 2020 vs Today (10:30) Katana Ad (11:22) Zenrock Ad (12:12) Solana's Path To Decentralized Nasdaq (20:04) Multiple Concurrent Leaders (22:08) Are CLOBs The Best Design? (30:36) How To Disrupt TradFi? (32:36) How To Improve Market Structure On Solana (39:14) Katana Ad (40:08) Zenrock Ad (40:57) MEV On Solana (59:11) SOL Inflation (01:08:21) How To Improve 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.

Host Thomas sits down with Simon, founder of Solana ID, during Solana Accelerate in New York to discuss the future of digital identity on Solana. They explore how Solana ID is solving user acquisition challenges for dApps while giving users control over their digital reputation.GuestSimon - Founder of Solana ID Hosts the "Sol Brothers" podcastKey Topics DiscussedThe Digital Identity ProblemThe Core Issue: dApps don't know their users - "DeFi apps don't have users, they have strangers"Users build reputation across multiple wallets with no way to aggregate their identityCurrent marketing is inefficient - throwing money at random users who don't care about the productHow Solana ID WorksUnified Identity: Connects multiple wallets to create one comprehensive identity profileSOLID Score: Aggregates on-chain behavior into meaningful scores and badgesPrivacy-First Approach: Apps get behavioral data without knowing real identitiesWin-Win-Win Model: Users get perks, apps get better targeting, protocol generates revenuePrivacy vs User Experience BalanceUX First Philosophy: Prioritizing ease of use over extreme privacy to drive adoptionDual Approach: Offering both zero-knowledge proofs and traditional Web2 API integrationsZK Implementation: Using ZK-TLS technology with ZK Pass for cryptographic verification of social media and other off-chain dataSolana Ecosystem InsightsConsumer Chain Evolution: Solana's focus on user experience over pure tech specificationsNetwork Effects: Why Ethereum remains dominant despite inferior tech, and how Solana is building similar network effectsDeveloper Experience: Rust vs Solidity - more complex but more robust developmentTechnical ChallengesData Accessibility: Making Solana's complex on-chain data readable for appsReal-time Querying: Providing instant access to wallet history and behavior patternsInfrastructure: Building indexing and aggregation tools for the ecosystemToken Strategy and Market DynamicsSOLID Token: Launched in December, faced market challenges during altcoin declineDual Product Management: Balancing protocol development with token utilityMarket Timing: Lessons learned from launching during market downturnUpcoming Features and AnnouncementsID Display Network: Partners will show perks directly on their platforms to Solana ID holdersSocial Media Integration: Traditional API connections alongside ZK proofsSingle Sign-On: Potential "Sign in with Solana ID" functionalityMajor Announcement: Something big coming with Solana Foundation during Accelerate weekMulti-Chain Future DiscussionSolana Focus: Staying laser-focused on one ecosystem for maximum impactPotential Expansion: Future possibility of white-labeling or expanding to other chainsMarket Dynamics: Why most chains haven't achieved the network effects needed for successRegulatory EnvironmentInnovation Acceleration: How improved crypto regulations will benefit the ecosystemSolana's Position: As a US-based company, well-positioned for regulatory clarityBuilder Ecosystem: Expecting more innovation as regulatory uncertainty decreasesKey Quotes"DeFi apps don't have users, they have strangers""Privacy usually adds an element of complexity - if you don't give a big enough benefit, people will not use your application""Solana ID is a bet on Solana, and Solana is a bet on crypto""We're making wallets human readable basically"Resources MentionedSolana ID App: app.solana.idWeekly Community Calls: "SOLID Talks" - Saturdays 3:00 PM UTCJupiter: Leading example of consumer-focused Solana appsPortfolio Trackers: Awaken Tax, Jupiter Portfolio, Asset DashDomain Services: SNS, All DomainTechnical StackZero-Knowledge: ZK-TLS technology via ZK Pass partnershipProgramming: Rust on SolanaData Indexing: Custom infrastructure for real-time wallet analysisIntegration: API endpoints for dApp integrationTarget AudienceSolana developers building consumer applicationsDeFi users looking to leverage their on-chain reputationAnyone interested in the intersection of privacy and user experience in Web3Episode TakeawaysIdentity is Infrastructure: Digital identity will be critical infrastructure for the next phase of crypto adoptionBalance is Key: Success requires balancing privacy ideals with practical user experienceNetwork Effects Matter: Technical superiority alone doesn't guarantee success - community and adoption are crucialRegulatory Clarity Helps: Improved regulations will accelerate innovation and business buildingSolana's Momentum: The ecosystem's focus on consumer experience is driving real adoptionConnect with Simon on X: https://x.com/simonmolitorFollow the "Sol Brothers" podcast for more Solana ecosystem insightsJoin SOLID Talks community calls for the latest Solana ID updatesTry Solana ID at app.solana.idHost: ThomasProduction: Solana WeeklyMore at solanaweekly.fun/episodesEpisode with Eno (cohost of SolBrothers) Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe

Gm! This week we're joined by Mike Dudas to discuss the current state of crypto venture. We deep dive into the 6MV origin story, liquid vs venture investing, Solana's app ecosystem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/mdudas 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 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/ -- 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. SOL lovers, grab your Ledger Flex Solana Edition now at: https://ecommerce-shop-frontend.stg.ldg-tech.com/products/ledger-flex-solana-edition-sol-eligibility -- (00:00) Introduction (02:03) The 6MV Origin Story (06:42) The Revenue Meta (08:15) Liquid vs Venture Investing (14:05) Ledger Ad (14:35) Crypto's Token Problem (26:03) Solana's App Ecosystem (31:45) Ledger Ad (32:14) What We've Learned From Hyperliquid's Success (38:22) Pump Fun's ICO (43:49) The IPO Window Is Open (48:49) Is Trump Good Or Bad For 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 joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the recent Solana ETF filings. We deep dive into what this means for SOL in 2025, takeaways from Circle's IPO, CLOBs vs AMMs, should pump compete with Hyperliquid & 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 -- 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 (01:50) Solana ETFs Are Coming (06:04) Are Treasury Companies Better Than ETFs? (09:39) Zenrock Ad (10:28) Will Solana ETFs Include Staking? (17:14) Will Solana ETFs Be Successful? (18:22) CLOBs vs AMMs (26:35) Zenrock Ad (27:25) Should Pump Compete With Hyperliquid? (31:56) Can Solana DEXs Compete With Hyperliquid? (38:03) Takeaways From Circle's IPO -- 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 Geoff Kendrick to discuss the investment thesis for Solana. We deep dive into the bull vs bear case for SOL, how to value L1s, Geoff's crypto outlook (BTC, ETH & SOL), how institutions view Solana & more. Enjoy! -- 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 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/ -- 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 (03:52) The Bull vs Bear Case For Solana (07:43) Meme Coin Trading On Solana (12:44) Ledger Ad (13:37) The Investment Thesis For Solana (17:51) How To Value L1s? (29:02) Ledger Ad (29:48) The Outlook For BTC, ETH & SOL (40:12) How Do Institutions View 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.