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Drift: The Solana DEX Powering Onchain Liquidity | Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney

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Gm! This week we're joined by Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney to discuss Swift, the most recent liquidty upgrade to Drift. We deep dive into how Swift will improve onchain execution, competing with CEXs, how to accelerate Solana DeFi, whats next for Drift & much more. Enjoy!

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Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney

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Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq

Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed

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Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york

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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.

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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:23) What Is Drift?

(04:49) Onchain Execution

(07:02) Ledger Ad

(10:32) Decentralization

(11:23) Is Swift An L2?

(18:43) The REV Impact

(23:01) MEV On Solana

(24:21) Building On Solana

(26:25) Ledger Ad

(30:58) The Key To Building An Onchain Exchange

(31:45) The Evolution Of Drift

(35:48) CEX vs DEX Perps

(38:50) What’s Next For Drift?

(41:25) Prediction Markets

(44:52) Accelerating Solana DeFi

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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.

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Gm! This week we're joined by Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney to discuss Swift, the most recent liquidty upgrade to Drift. We deep dive into how Swift will improve onchain execution, competing with CEXs, how to accelerate Solana DeFi, whats next for Drift & much more. Enjoy!

--

Follow Cindy: https://x.com/cindyleowtt

Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney

Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave

Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq

Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed

Join the Lightspeed Manlets Collective Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx

--

Use Code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off tickets to Digital Asset Summit 2025: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york

--

Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe.

Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

--

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

--

(00:00) Introduction

(01:23) What Is Drift?

(04:49) Onchain Execution

(07:02) Ledger Ad

(10:32) Decentralization

(11:23) Is Swift An L2?

(18:43) The REV Impact

(23:01) MEV On Solana

(24:21) Building On Solana

(26:25) Ledger Ad

(30:58) The Key To Building An Onchain Exchange

(31:45) The Evolution Of Drift

(35:48) CEX vs DEX Perps

(38:50) What’s Next For Drift?

(41:25) Prediction Markets

(44:52) Accelerating Solana DeFi

--

Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.

Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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