Best Matt Rosenblum Podcasts (2025)

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The Future Of DeFi On Solana | Kash Dhanda & Samyak Jain 57:12

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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: http…

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SOL Needs More Than DAT | Anna Yuan 55:11

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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/gizmothegizzerFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspe…

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Solana's Breakout DeFi Lending Protocol | Mary Gooneratne 58:37

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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/marygooneratneFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe …

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The Next Chapter For Phantom | Brandon Millman & Sam Rosenblum 1:01:45

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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 Follo…

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The Solana Seeker Phone Is Here | Emmett Hollyer 1:03:26

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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 Lig…

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The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap | Lucas Bruder, Max Resnick & Austin Federa 1:02:36

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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/MaxResnick1Follow Austin: htt…

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This Is How Solana Wins With Lucas Bruder 1:01:12

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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/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightsp…

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The State Of Solana With Carlos Gonzalez Campo 48:26

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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/0xcarlosgFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspe…

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The State Of Firedancer, Building Thru & How To 10x Performance | Liam Heeger 47:07

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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 S…

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The Truth Behind Crypto Market Makers | Matt Jobbé-Duval 1:05:39

1M ago1:05:39

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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/Mattjob1Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Ligh…

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Breaking Down the PUMP Launch 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

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In this episode, we discuss the launch of the PUMP token! We dive into price discovery on Hyperliquid, investor participation, ICO implications, revenue-sharing models, PumpFun’s acquisition strategy, competition with Bonk and Raydium, and predictions for post-launch valuation. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep li…

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Jump Crypto: The State Of Firedancer | Michael McGee 1:17:16

1M ago1:17:16

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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/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lig…

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Is Pump Fun's Token Launch Bullish For Solana? 1:13:17

1M ago1:13:17

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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/_ryanrconnorFollow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_Follow B…

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How Hivemapper Will Compete With Google Maps | Ariel Seidman 57:39

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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…

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How To Improve Solana's Market Structure | Eugene Chen 55:33

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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 Fol…

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a16z's Crypto Thesis With Ali Yahya 49:08

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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 …

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Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap 34:06

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This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode which recaps PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This episode features some of the biggest names in the Blockworks podcast family and we hope you enjoy all the alpha! – Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/…

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Crypto’s Path Forward In The Next 10 Years 40:29

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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.c…

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Solana's Path To Decentralized Nasdaq | Max Resnick 1:11:20

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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/Ligh…

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The Rise Of Crypto's App Ecosystem Mike Dudas 56:05

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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 Lightspe…

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Empire | Introducing The Token Transparency Framework 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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In this special episode from the Empire podcast, Blockworks unveils its new Token Transparency framework—an initiative designed to close the information gap and bring much-needed clarity to the crypto space. Dan Smith, Head of Data at Blockworks, explains how this framework will reshape how token projects operate and why transparency is the key to …

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Solana ETFs Are Coming With Carlos Gonzalez Campo 44:02

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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://twi…

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Standard Chartered: The Bull Case For Solana | Geoff Kendrick 49:48

2M ago49:48

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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/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the…

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Crypto's Fastest Payments App, Only Possible On Solana | Ted Livingston 53:58

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Gm! This week we're joined by Ted Livingston to discuss the launch of Flipcash. We deep dive into what is Flipcash, how to turn physical cash digital, the micropayments unlock, launching on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ted: https://x.com/ted_livingston Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: htt…

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How Will Pump Fun's Token Impact Solana? | Weekly Roundup 59:46

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup joined by Ryan Connor. We deep dive into the Pump Fun token launch, why does Pump want to raise $1B, Alpenglow, how to scale Solana & more. Enjoy!--Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnorFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/L…

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Alpenglow: Solana's Largest Protocol Upgrade Ever | Brennan Watt, Anza 1:16:54

3M ago1:16:54

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Gm! This week we're joined by Brennan Watt to discuss Solana latest upgrade Alpenglow. We deep dive into the Anza origin story, Alpenglow's impact on the Solana network, how to reduce malicious MEV, the past, present & future of Solana & much more. Enjoy!--Follow Brennan: https://x.com/bw_solanaFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed:…

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The Solana Incubator: Finding Crypto's Next Breakthrough App | Emon Motamedi 59:51

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Gm! This week we're joined by Emon Motamedi to discuss the Solana incubator. We deep dive into how to find great ideas, building in crypto, finding product market fit, advice for founders, what is cohort 3 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Emon: https://x.com/EmonMotamedi Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeed…

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The State Of Solana DeFi With Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney 42:14

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Gm! This week we're joined by Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney to discuss the state of Solana DeFi today. Enjoy!--Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamaniFollow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaneyFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lig…

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Crypto's Next DePIN Catalyst With David Rhodus, Pipe Network 52:41

3M ago52:41

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Gm! This week we're joined by David Rhodus to discuss the future of Pipe Network. We deep dive into what is a CDN, DePIN's major unlock, how to scale a DePIN network, competing with the big infrastructure providers & more. Enjoy! --Follow David: https://x.com/DavidRhodusFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Ligh…

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The Microstrategy Of Solana Playbook With Dan Kang 1:04:01

3M ago1:04:01

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Gm! This week we're joined by Dan Kang to discuss DeFi Dev Corp & it's Solana playbook. We deep dive into the Solana treasury company strategy, why do treasury companies trade at a premium to NAV, the volatility flywheel, Dan's long term Solana thesis & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/CryptoIRGuy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follo…

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The Solana Token Launchpad Coming for Venture Capital | Ryan Connor 42:54

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Gm! This week we're joined by Ryan Connor to discuss the launch of the Believe app. We deep dive into is Believe a new model for VC, the memeification of capital markets, finding product market fit, Pump's sniping problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitte…

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1inch Co-Founder: Launching On Solana | Sergej Kunz 45:27

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Gm! This week we're joined by Sergej Kunz to discuss 1inch's recent launch on Solana. We deep dive into building on the EVM vs SVM, 1inch's path forward, powering cross chain liquidity, how to improve execution & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Sergej: https://x.com/deacix Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspee…

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Can Ethereum Scale The L1? | Weekly Roundup 50:19

4M ago50:19

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into Solana;s recent bug fix, Ethereum's big pivot, how to build the most performant L1 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://bl…

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Ex Jane Street Veteran's Journey To Crypto | Thomas Uhm 46:47

4M ago46:47

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Gm! This week we're joined by Thomas Uhm to discuss his journey to joining Jito. We deep dive into the institutional demand for crypto, treasury companies vs ETFs, crypto's market making problem & more. Enjoy!--Follow Thomas: https://x.com/ThomasUhmFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe t…

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Solana's DeFi Super App: The Jupiter End Game | Kash Dhanda 44:41

4M ago44:41

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Gm! This week we're joined by Kash Dhanda live at Solana Crossroads to discuss the end game for Jupiter. We deep dive into building crypto's DeFi super-app, Jupiter's revenue breakdown, Solana vs app revenue, what's next for Jupiter & more. Enjoy!--Follow Kash: https://x.com/kashdhandaFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://t…

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The Future Of Solana, DoubleZero & The Firedancer Impact | Austin Federa 41:19

4M ago41:19

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Gm! This week we're joined by Austin Federa live at Solana Crossroads to discuss the latest happening with Solana & DoubleZero. We deep dive into the importance of speed for capital markets, the rise of alt L1s, how to remain competitive as a blockchain & more. Enjoy!--Follow Austin: https://x.com/Austin_FederaFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFo…

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Is Zora Crypto's Breakout SocialFi Moment? | Weekly Roundup 50:50

4M ago50:50

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into what's happening with Zora, crypto's transparency problem, bot sniping on pump.fun, the Microstrategy playbook on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitte…

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A New Era For Crypto In 2025 | Miller Whitehouse-Levine 59:06

4M ago59:06

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Gm! This week we're joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine to discuss the launch of the Solana Policy Institute. We deep dive into the state of crypto policy in Washington, what a Trump presidency means for the future of crypto, the STABLE act & what the industry should focus on from a policy standpoint. Enjoy! -- Follow Miller: https://x.com/millercwl…

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Accelerating Solana's Startup Ecosystem | Matty Taylor 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Gm! This week we're joined by Matty Taylor to discuss the Colosseum playbook. We deep dive into what founders are building, the rise of vibe coding, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matty: https://x.com/mattytay Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed…

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Launching Crypto's Largest Tokenized Fund On Solana | Michael Sonnenshein 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Gm! This week we're joined by Michael Sonnenshein to discuss the future of tokenization. We deep dive into the launch of BUIDL: crypto's largest tokenized fund, institutional demand to build on Solana, Ripple's $1.25b acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Michael: https://x.com/Sonnenshein Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twi…

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2025 Is Solana's Biggest Year | Weekly Roundup 47:41

4M ago47:41

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Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss why 2025 is setup to be one of Solana's biggest years. We deep dive into new network upgrades on the horizon, the Microstrategy of Solana playbook, do stablecoins need their own chains & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Mert…

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The State Of Solana With Carlos Gonzalez Campo 41:46

5M ago41:46

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Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to reflect on the Solana network in March. We deep dive into the state of markets, why Solana is selling off, app vs protocol revenue, REV, stablecoin growth & more. Enjoy! -- Solana March 2025 Update: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1909216068134191158 -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg…

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Are Meme Coins Really Dead? | Weekly Roundup 33:22

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup episode to discuss the launch of PumpSwap & the data around meme coins on Solana. We deep dive into are meme coins really dead, Tron flips Solana in REV, the STABLE act draft & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitte…

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The Ultimate Jito Thesis | Shayon Sengupta 52:06

5M ago52:06

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Gm! This week Shayon Sengupta joins the show to discuss a recent research report published by Multicoin Capital on Jito. We deep dive into the Jito thesis, token buybacks, why MEV drives L1 value accrual & more. Enjoy! Link to the Jito (JTO) Asset Report: https://x.com/shayonsengupta/status/1896994763842445423 -- Follow Shayon: https://x.com/shayon…

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The Solana Playbook With Leah Wald 21:09

5M ago21:09

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Gm! This week we have an episode with Leah Wald live from DAS NY 2025. We deep dive into the launch of Solana ETFs in 2025, the SOL Strategies playbook, Leah's current crypto thesis & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Leah: https://x.com/LeahWald Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Light…

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Will We See A Solana ETF In 2025? | Matthew Sigel 19:02

5M ago19:02

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Gm! This week we have an episode with Matthew Sigel live from DAS NY 2025. We deep dive into crypto's vibe shift, what's happening in markets, will we see a Solana ETF in 2025 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matt: https://x.com/matthew_sigel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lights…

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The Solana End Game With Anatoly Yakovenko & Kyle Samani 42:40

5M ago42:40

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Gm! This week we have an episode with Anatoly Yakovenko & Kyle Samani recorded live at DAS NY. We discuss the current state of Solana & what to expect in 2025, how to bring assets onchain, Firedancer, the bull case for DePIN & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Anatoly: https://x.com/aeyakovenko Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Jack: https://x.com/…

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Why Privacy Matters For Solana | Yannik Schrade 53:28

5M ago53:28

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Gm! This week Yannik Schrade joins the show to discuss why privacy still matters in crypto .We deep dive into the Arcium origin story, why privacy matters, what are dark pools, how to reduce latency & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Yannik: https://x.com/yrschrade Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq…

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Crypto Is At An Inflection Point | Ryan Connor 26:46

5M ago26:46

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Gm! This week Ryan Connor joins the show to discuss the current state of crypto & what's next for Solana. We deep dive into are meme coins really dead, the rise of DEX volume, how to value tokens & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subs…

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Why Solana’s Inflation Proposal Didn’t Pass | Weekly Roundup 46:37

5M ago46:37

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup to discuss why SIMD 228 didn't pass. We deep dive into Solana's governance problem, L1 vs L2 value accrual, Ethereum's scalability challenges, Solana's ultimate vision & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/…