Lightspeed
Lightspeed is a podcast for those interested in how crypto can solve real problems and create products users love. It's a callback to the garage days of Silicon Valley, where builders pushed the limits of hardware and software to build world-changing products. We interview the projects and founders that will make this same impact today.
Episodes
The Next Battle for Crypto Trading
Gm! In today's episode, we discuss Strategy's Bitcoin treasury approach, whether crypto markets can decouple from Bitcoin, slowing momentum in tokenized stocks, listing strategies for onchain equities, the battle between Solana, Hyperliquid, and centralized exchanges, and whether renewed meme coin activity signals a broader revival in Solana trading.
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The Future of Finance Starts Onchain | Armani Ferrante
Gm! In today's episode, we're joined by Armani Ferrante, founder and CEO of Backpack, to discuss the evolution of Backpack, tokenized equities, regulatory strategy, and building a crypto-native financial institution. We also explore Solana's growth, market structure, token design, 24/7 stock trading, global financial infrastructure, and the long-term role of tokenized assets and decentralized netw
Is DePIN Entering Its Next Growth Phase?
Gm! In this episode, we break down the latest developments in tokenized equities, including Backpack’s stock offerings on Solana and growing competition from Base. We also discuss the rise of social trading platforms like Fomo, Noble Mobile’s acquisition of Helium Mobile, Helium’s evolving network economics, HIP-149, and what these changes could mean for the next phase of growth across the DePIN s
Future-Proof Money on Solana | Hardhat Chad
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Hardhat Chad, Foreman at ORE, to discuss the origins and evolution of ORE Protocol, including its transition from proof-of-work mining on Solana to its current grid mining system. We cover mining incentives, token emissions, protocol revenue and buybacks, proof of useful work, community governance, security improvements, quantum-resistant infrastructure, val
From Memecoins to Markets: Solana’s Next Trade
Gm! In today’s episode we cover prediction market activity around major sporting events, growing interest in tokenized equities following recent IPOs, the role of platforms like Backpack in bringing stocks onchain, liquidity and market structure challenges, the relationship between tokens and equity, evolving governance models, DeFi use cases for tokenized assets, and the rise of institutional-foc
Flash Trade Is Reinventing Perps on Solana | Anas Khader
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Anas Khader, Founder of Flash Trade, to discuss the protocol’s journey from building alongside Mango Markets to launching a Solana-native perpetuals exchange. We cover Flash Trade’s pool-to-peer liquidity model, expansion into equities, commodities, and forex perps, its new Magic Block-powered execution engine, security and oracle design, the future of 24/7 mar
Blockworks Acquires Messari
In this special episode, Blockworks announces its acquisition of Messari and unpacks what it means for crypto’s next phase. Michael and Jason explore why Messari’s breadth of data, APIs, and research complement Blockworks’ deep on-chain analytics, investor relations, and disclosure products. They also address crypto’s trust problem, the need for standardized data and disclosures, and how Blockwork
Solving Sol Value Accrual
Gm! In today’s episode, we discuss Solana’s value accrual challenges, including proposed tokenomics changes, fee burn mechanisms, inflation reduction, and network upgrade timelines. We also examine the release of Anthropic’s Claude Fable model and its implications for software development, cybersecurity, and crypto, before exploring DeFi security risks, protocol valuations, and Michael Saylor’s in
The Era of Tokenized Yield Strategies | Ben Nadareski
Gm! In this episode we’re joined by Ben Nadareski, Co-Founder and CEO of Solstice, to discuss his background in traditional finance and crypto, the development of Solstice’s tokenized yield infrastructure on Solana, and the roles of its USX, eUSX, and SLX assets. We also cover institutional and retail adoption, delta-neutral and private credit strategies, planned AI-focused products, token utility
US Crypto Perps Arrive, Solana Rethinks Fees
Gm! In today’s episode we discuss recent developments in U.S. cryptocurrency perpetual futures regulation, including CFTC approval of Bitcoin perpetual contracts and implications for centralized and decentralized trading platforms. We also cover a proposed Solana fee mechanism aimed at increasing token burn, before examining the surge in Pokémon card speculation and the growth, economics, and risk
Building the Onchain Brokerage: Glider's Vision for Investing | Brian Huang
Gm! In this episode, we're joined by Brian Huang, Co-Founder of Glider, to discuss his journey from institutional trading and crypto custody to building an onchain investing platform. We explore the rise of tokenized assets, portfolio automation, chain abstraction, DeFi yield opportunities, risk management, institutional adoption, and the future of personalized investing. Brian also shares Glider'
Why Crypto Needs Interest Rate Swaps | Thomas Lefort
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Thomas Lefort, Co-Founder of Exponent, to discuss the evolution of onchain interest rate markets, the limitations of Exponent’s first product iteration, and the launch of Exponent V2. We cover fixed-rate DeFi infrastructure, RWAs, strategy vaults, risk management, institutional adoption, and the growing demand for more sophisticated yield products on Solana.
Raiku’s Vision for Solana Markets | Robin
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Robin, CEO and Founder of Raiku, to discuss his background in crypto and the development of Raiku’s Solana infrastructure products focused on faster, more predictable transaction execution. We cover validator economics, stake dynamics, enterprise trading infrastructure, institutional adoption challenges, upcoming Solana network upgrades, and the evolving rol
The Institutional Era of Crypto Has Arrived | Christopher Perkins
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Christopher Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management, to discuss Franklin Templeton’s acquisition of 250 Digital Asset Management, the institutional adoption of crypto, tokenization, regulatory developments, DeFi infrastructure, derivatives markets, and prediction markets. We also explore the convergence of AI and crypto, public market access, operational r
Jupiter’s Push Beyond Crypto Trading | Kash Dhanda
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kash Dhanda, COO of Jupiter, to discuss Jupiter’s expanding DeFi strategy, including USDE integration, yield-generating assets, lending models, tokenized stocks, and perpetuals. We also cover stablecoin infrastructure, JLP and Jupnet development, Solana’s positioning in the broader crypto ecosystem, and Jupiter’s efforts to simplify DeFi products for mainstr
Inside JTX: Jito’s New Trading Platform | Lucas Bruder
Gm! In today’s episode we’re joined by Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, to discuss the launch of JTX, a new Solana trading platform focused on professional retail users. We also cover transaction execution, Bam infrastructure, pricing improvements, competition with centralized exchanges, Solana market structure, prediction markets, privacy features, and Jito’s long-term vision for onchain trading.E
Agentic Finance for Everyday Users | Chris
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris from Loyal to discuss building smart-account infrastructure on Solana to automate onchain financial tasks, including stablecoin yield optimization and agent-driven policies. We cover smart wallets, Seeker app development, consumer crypto UX, token-based fundraising through MetaDAO, community building, and the broader future of agentic finance and payme
Inside Jito’s New Solana Plugin Strategy | Eric & Hayden
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Eric and Hayden from Jito to discuss Solana Accelerate, the launch of Jito’s Maker Prioritization Plugin, and broader efforts to improve Solana’s market structure through more deterministic transaction scheduling. We also cover validator incentives, BAM architecture, plugin experimentation, perp and prediction markets, tokenized assets, and why user experien
Inside Upshift: Building the Future of Onchain Vaults | Aya Kantorovich
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Aya Kantorovich, Co-CEO of Upshift, to discuss the development of multi-chain vault infrastructure, its origins in onchain prime brokerage, and key lessons from past market failures. We cover security risks, institutional adoption, evolving regulation, cross-chain expansion, and broader trends including 24/7 markets, credit strategies, and tokenized assets.
Solana Was Too Late to Perps
Gm! In today’s episode we discuss Solana’s Q1 performance, highlighting growth in tokenized real-world assets and shifting trading activity. We also cover Pumpfun’s buyback changes, Pumpcade’s token-equity model, and broader challenges in building competitive perpetuals markets on Solana, including liquidity, user acquisition, and infrastructure constraints.
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LPing Is Trading: Rethinking DeFi Strategies | Dann & Miir
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dann and Miir of Meteora to discuss their role as a core liquidity layer on Solana. We cover their evolution from integrations to product focus, the shift from passive yield farming to active LP strategies, and what’s next for DeFi liquidity.Enjoy!
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Tokenizing Private Markets: Inside the Rise of PreStocks | Xavier Ekkel
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Xavier Ekkel, Founder of PreStocks, to explore the rise of PreStocks and tokenized access to private equity. We cover pricing and liquidity dynamics, Solana’s role in distribution, retail participation, onchain price discovery, IPO transitions, and the broader evolution of tokenized pre-IPO markets.
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The KelpDAO Hack and DeFi’s Stress Test | Ian Unsworth
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ian Unsworth, Co-founder of Kairos Research, to break down the KelpDAO hack and its impact on DeFi, from liquidity outflows to risk management. We also cover stablecoin yield strategies, Ethena’s backing model, Layer 2 risks like Scroll, and emerging infrastructure like DoubleZero Edge.
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DoubleZero Edge: Democratizing the Speed Advantage | Austin Federa
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Austin Federa, Co-Founder of DoubleZero, to discuss the network’s growth, its shift to Edge-based data monetization, and the role of high-speed data in trading. We also cover Solana’s roadmap, validator dynamics, DeFi fairness, and evolving Foundation strategy amid shifting regulatory and institutional conditions.
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How Institutions Are Moving Onchain | Catherine Gu
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Catherine Gu, Head of Product, Digital Assets at Solana, to discuss her transition from Visa to Solana, the institutional adoption of blockchain, tokenization, payments infrastructure, and developer platforms. We also cover privacy and compliance challenges, onchain metrics, liquidity dynamics, and Solana’s vision for internet capital markets.Enjoy!
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Titan's Solution to Onchain Pricing | defipancakes
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by defipancakes, Co-Founder and CTO of Titan, to discuss a major social engineering exploit affecting Drift, broader DeFi security practices, and the Solana ecosystem’s response. We also explore Titan’s new Dart routing product, market structure trends, stablecoin and tokenized asset activity, and evolving competition in onchain trading and perps.
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The Institutional Shift Driving Crypto Forward
Gm! In today’s episode, we cover institutional crypto adoption, tokenization, and regulatory developments, along with Blockworks IR and disclosure frameworks. We also explore perpetual markets, product innovation, and trends across DeFi, neobanking, stablecoins, and DePIN as crypto and traditional finance continue to converge.
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The Future of DeFi Trading: Routers, Perps, and MCP | Eugene Chen
Gm! In this episode, Eugene Chen, CEO of Ellipsis Labs, joins us to break down Solana’s evolving market structure and the launch of Phoenix Perps. We explore onchain trading design, routing and sequencing challenges, MCP’s role, and how user behavior and incentives are shaping the future of DeFi.
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Designing the Future of Payments Systems | Konstantin Richter & Tom Zschach
Gm! This episode features a panel from DAS New York with Konstantin Richter and Tom Zschach. The discussion covers traditional financial infrastructure, the integration of digital assets, and emerging concepts like agentic payments, along with regulatory gaps, system design challenges, and how SWIFT intersects with evolving crypto-based payment systems.Enjoy!
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Investor Relations in the Onchain Era
In this special episode, we introduce Blockworks’ new investor relations platform for onchain businesses.
As institutional capital continues to enter crypto markets, expectations around transparency, standardization, and professionalism are rising. But instead of replicating legacy systems, Blockworks IR takes a different approach, leveraging real-time, onchain data to create a more transparent
Making Privacy the Default | Kru & Cal
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kru and Cal, co-founders of Umbra, to discuss building privacy infrastructure on Solana using MPC and zero-knowledge technologies. We cover product design, compliance, SDK integrations, and how privacy could drive institutional adoption and improve crypto usability.
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The Future of Digital Assets | Regulation, Value Accrual, and Token Design
Gm! In today’s round up we are joined by Noah Goldberg of Theia Capital to discuss new SEC guidance distinguishing digital commodities and securities, implications for token design and valuation, and evolving regulatory clarity. We also discuss token versus equity models, KYC tradeoffs, global market access, and whether the industry will shift toward tokenized equity or maintain diverse structure
Harmonic Fires Back in Solana’s Block Building Wars | Ben Coverston
Gm! In today’s episode we are joined by Harmonic CEO Ben Coverston to discuss his background in quantitative trading and transition to crypto, the evolution of DeFi on Solana, and Harmonic’s approach to block building and transaction scheduling. We also cover market structure debates, decentralization concerns, competition among block builders, and potential protocol changes like MCP and Alpenglow
MetaDAO's Permissionless Launchpad
Gm! In today’s episode we discuss crypto market volatility amid geopolitical tensions and rising institutional interest reflected in Solana ETF inflows. We also discuss tokenized equities and the push toward 24/7 trading, before exploring MetaDAO’s evolving launchpad model, including permissionless fundraising, tokenholder protections, and challenges around launch cadence, incentives, and long-ter
Crypto’s Rebirth Moment | Tushar, Shayon and Spencer
Gm! In this episode we are joined by Tushar Jain, Shayon Sengupta and Spencer Applebaum from Multicoin Capital to discuss their updated crypto investment thesis, emphasizing blockchains as infrastructure for global financial markets. The conversation explores themes including stablecoin-driven fintech, DeFi integration with traditional apps, tokenized assets, credible neutrality in blockchains, ve
Tokenized Equities, Kamino RWAs and zachXBT Investigation
Gm! In this episode, we discuss recent trends in the Solana ecosystem, including declining onchain revenue, continued inflows into Solana-related ETFs, and growth in tokenized equities. We also cover liquidity and structural challenges in onchain equity markets, RWA expansion on Kamino, and the Axiom insider trading controversy.
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Introducing: Inflection Point | The Crypto-TradFi Convergence
In this first episode of Inflection Point, we explore the accelerating convergence between traditional finance and crypto as institutional adoption begins reshaping the foundations of global financial infrastructure. The conversation examines ETFs, DeFi innovation, market structure shifts, institutional flows, and how evolving investor behavior is changing Bitcoin and digital asset markets. Along
Solana’s Institutional Moment | Nick Ducoff
Gm! In this episode we’re joined by Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth at the Solana Foundation, to explore Solana’s institutional adoption and the rise of internet capital markets. We discuss the growth of tokenized real-world assets, stablecoins, and onchain equities, alongside regulatory dynamics, institutional tooling gaps, and the structural advantages of public blockchains. We also di
0xResearch: Jito BAM and Solana Market Structure | Lucas Bruder
Gm! In today’s episode we have a 0xResearch crosspost where they were joined by Lucas Bruder, Co-Founder of Jito Labs to discuss Jito’s BAM block builder on Solana, highlighting transparency, verifiability, and application-controlled execution. They also cover market structure, stake adoption, MCP, slot time reductions, and JitoSOL’s ETF efforts.
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The DeFi-Native Prime Broker | MacBrennan Peet
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by MacBrennan Peet, Founder of Project 0, to discuss how the platform is tackling capital and risk fragmentation across DeFi venues. We cover unified margin, cross-venue credit, automated strategies, dynamic risk management, integrations across Solana lending markets, and Project 0 Pay.
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Solana’s Block Building Battle: Jito BAM vs. Harmonic
Gm! In this episode we discuss Blockworks’ new Solana-focused Lightspeed IR platform and a report on Solana block building. We examine the rivalry between Jito BAM and Harmonic, impacts on transaction ordering, fees, market structure, validator clients, and the push toward protocol-level solutions like MCP and application-controlled execution.Enjoy!
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Solana’s Policy Push: Crypto’s New Regulatory Era | Kristin Smith
Gm! In today’s episode we are joined by Kristin Smith to discuss her transition to the Solana Policy Institute, recent U.S. crypto policy shifts, and progress under the Genius Act. We also discuss the CLARITY Act, market structure reform, DeFi and developer protections, institutional adoption, and the importance of durable regulatory clarity.
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Solana’s Changing Market Microstructure
Gm! In this episode we cover Solana’s recent onchain performance, revenue trends, and upcoming network upgrades. We also discuss ecosystem token dispersion, client competition between Jito BAM and Harmonic, market structure challenges for perps, Prop AMM profitability metrics, and MetaDAO’s shift toward uncapped ICO raises and permissionless scaling.
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Building the Next-Gen Perps Engine on Solana | Tristan Frizza
Gm! In today’s episode we are joined by Tristan Frizza Co-Founder of Bullet to discuss his journey from Zeta Markets to founding Bullet, a next-gen Solana perps exchange. We also discuss Solana congestion challenges, network extensions, ZK rollup design, data availability via Celestia, proving with Succinct, launch plans, incentives, and token migration.
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Crypto Stress Test: Fees, Volatility, and Chain Performance
Gm! In this episode Danny, Dan and Ian discuss recent market volatility across crypto and commodities, onchain performance during stress events, chain fee dynamics, AI agents interacting with crypto rails, and Pump.fun’s revenue, buybacks, and long-term value capture debate.
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Building the Onchain Super App | Xiao-Xiao J. Zhu
Gm! In this episode we are joined by Xiao-Xiao, President of Jupiter, to discuss his background and transition to Jupiter, the shift toward onchain finance, growth of decentralized trading, stablecoins, mobile adoption, institutional participation, and Jupiter’s product strategy, and long-term vision for onchain financial infrastructure.
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Are the Trenches Finally Back?
Gm! We're back with Carlos for another weekly roundup. We cover Solana’s SKR airdrop and token design, Solana Mobile’s strategy, renewed memecoin activity and launchpad economics, Pump.fun’s evolving revenue model, and tokenized stocks and internet capital markets on Solana.
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Listing Assets Everywhere Onchain | Saeed Badreg
Gm! In this episode we’re joined by Saeed Badreg, CEO of Wormhole Labs, to discuss Solana’s push to expand onchain markets through cross-chain asset listings, historical bridge challenges, Sunrise’s coordinated go-to-market approach, liquidity and distribution strategies, and the future of tokenized assets.
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Bringing State of the Art Perps to Solana | Jun Bug & kdot
Gm! In this episode Jun Bug and kdot co-founders of BULK join us to discuss building a high-performance perpetuals exchange on Solana, testnet rollout plans, covering latency and reliability challenges, validator-based architecture, decentralization trade-offs and incentive structures.
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How SOAR is Solving Tokens | Tom Curry
Gm! In this episode we are joined by Tom Curry to discuss Soar’s approach to tokenizing businesses, and improving fundraising via onchain models. We also cover internet capital markets, token–equity alignment, founder incentives, liquidity challenges, regulation, and onboarding retail investors into long-term, startup-focused crypto investing.
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Blockchains Beyond the Public Internet | Austin Federa
Gm! This episode we’re joined by Austin Federa to discuss DoubleZero’s 2025 progress, its private fiber network, performance gains beyond the public internet, validator and stake incentivization, and more.Enjoy!
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Do Buybacks Make Sense? | Lucas Bruder
Gm! We're back with Lucas from Jito to break down the new IBRL dashboard on Solana validator behavior. We also dive into token buybacks versus growth, governance design, and more.
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Where To Allocate In 2026 | Matty Taylor
Gm! We're back with Matty Taylor to unpack what's next for Colosseum in 2026. We deep dive into where Matty sees the most opportunity right now, crypto token vs equity problem, token buybacks, Solana DeFi and more. Enjoy!
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What's Next For Solana In 2026?
Gm! We're back with Carlos for another weekly roundup. This week we discuss recent SOL ETF inflows, payment for order flow on Solana, why JitoSOL is losing market share, our 2026 predictions & more. Enjoy!
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What's Next For Crypto In 2026 | Kairos Research
Gm! We're back with Teddy and Ian at Kairos Research for a discussion on what to expect heading into 2026. We deep dive into the behind the scenes of running a validator, Solana's inflation dynamics, the perps opportunity, are token buybacks actually positive & more. Enjoy!
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How To Fix Crypto's Token Dilemma
Gm! We're back with Dan & Carlos for our final roundup of the year. We deep dive into the current DEX landscape, crypto's token vs equity dilemma, prop AMMs, onchain equities & more. Enjoy!
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How Kamino Became Solana's Largest Lending Protocol | Marius Ciubotariu
Gm! We're back with Marius Ciubotariu to discuss the recent Kamino product launches as we head into 2026. We deep dive into the DeFi lending flywheel, how Kamino became Solana's largest borrow/lend protocol, growth in 2026 & more. Enjoy!
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Solana's Biggest Opportunity In 2026 | Dan Smith
Gm! We're back with Dan Smith to discuss the latest happening in the Solana ecosystem. We deep dive into the new Lightspeed investor relations platform, takeaways from Breakpoint, the rise of prop AMMs & more. Enjoy!
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How Hylo Is Accelerating Solana DeFi In 2026 | Plish
Gm! We're back with Plish to discuss Hylo and their riadmap heading into 2026. We deep dive into the Hylo origin story, how Hylo became Solana's highest yielding stablecoin, risk management during liquidation events, SOL's inflation rate & more. Enjoy!
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Solana's Onchain Nasdaq Thesis | Carlos Gonzalez Campo
Gm! We're back with Carlos to discuss the latest happening in Solana today. We deep dive into the state of the network, Solana's decentralized Nasdaq thesis, Jupiter's super-app vision & more. Enjoy!
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How MetaDAO Became Solana's Breakout Token Launchpad | Kollan House
Gm! We're back with Kollan House (MetaDAO Co-Founder) to discuss MetaDAO's breakout moment. We deep dive into how to improve the ICO process, the futarchy thesis, Kollan's thoughts on token buybacks, crypto in the U.S, and more. Enjoy!
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Solana's Next Big Catalyst In 2026
Gm! We're back with the first of many weekly roundups. We deep dive into the state of Solana today, the rise of prop AMMs, the vision for internet capital markets, Solana's next catalyst in 2026 & more. Enjoy!
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How HumidiFi Became Solana's Largest Prop AMM
Gm! We're back with Kevin from HumidiFi to discuss how they became the largest prop AMM on Solana. We deep dive into what are prop AMMs, is price discovery moving onchain, launching their token, the aftermath of 10/10 and more. Enjoy!
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The Jito Endgame with Lucas Bruder
Gm! We're back with Lucas Bruder to discuss the next step for Jito and Solana in 2026. We deep dive into what is BAM, Solana's sandwiching problem, the biggest opportunity for Jito, the internet capital markets vision for Solana and more. Enjoy!
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The End Game For MegaETH | Lei Yang & Namik Muduroglu
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!
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Live Weekly Roundup With Kevin Ricoy
Gm! This week Kevin Ricoy (Kyzer) joins the show to discuss the latest happening in crypto this week. Enjoy!
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Everything You Need To Know About Meteora's Token Launch | Soju & Zen
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!
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Solana Foundation: The Future of DePIN On Solana | Amira Valliani
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!
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The Future of Staking On Solana | Michael Repetný
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!
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Why This Early Solana Investor Is Still All In | Viktor Fischer
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!
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The Ultimate Solana Thesis With Michael Marcantonio
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!
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Privy CEO: Why Did Stripe Acquire Privy? | Henri Stern
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!
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Solana Gets Even Faster With Robin A. Nordnes
Gm! This week Robin A. Nordnes joins the show to discuss Raiku's most recent $13.5m raise. We deep dive into what is Raiku, transaction landing on Solana, why Robin moved from the Ethereum ecosystem to Solana & more. Enjoy!
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The State Of Solana, Frankendancer & Crypto's Bullish Catalyst's | Ian Unsworth
Gm! This week Ian Unsworth joins the show for a roundup of the latest Solana news. We deep dive into crypto's bullish catalysts in 2025/26, the state of markets, what's next for Frankendancer, stablecoins on Solana & more. Enjoy!
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The Solana Bull Thesis & Pantera's DAT Strategy | Cosmo Jiang
Gm! This week Cosmo Jiang joins the show to discuss Pantera's latest Solana treasury company, Helius. We deep dive into why Pantera is so bullish on Solana—with over $1 billion in disclosed SOL holdings—how to structure a DAT deal, what’s next for Helius, and more. Enjoy!
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The Future Of Onchain Capital Markets Is On Solana | Chris Chung
Gm! This week Chris Chung joins the show to discuss Titan's recent $7m seed round. We deep dive into what's next for Titan, building on Solana, the future of onchain capital markets, the state of DEX aggregators on Solana & more. Enjoy!
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Collector Crypt: Onchain Capital Markets On Solana | Tuomas Holmberg
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!
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Sanctum Founder: Solana's Liquid Staking Future | FP Lee
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!
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SEC Commissioner: A New Era For Crypto In The U.S | Hester Peirce
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!
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Solana's Next Big Catalyst | Brandon Potts
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!
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