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The Next Chapter For Phantom | Brandon Millman & Sam Rosenblum
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 01:01:45
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!
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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.
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(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
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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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The Solana Seeker Phone Is Here | Emmett Hollyer
Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 01:03:26
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!
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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
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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.
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(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
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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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap | Lucas Bruder, Max Resnick & Austin Federa
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 01:02:36
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!
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The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap - https://www.anza.xyz/blog/the-internet-capital-markets-roadmap
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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.
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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
(01:44) 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?
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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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
This Is How Solana Wins With Lucas Bruder
Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 01:01:12
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!
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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.
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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
(01:41) 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?
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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.
The State Of Solana With Carlos Gonzalez Campo
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 48:26
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!
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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.
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(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
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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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The State Of Firedancer, Building Thru & How To 10x Performance | Liam Heeger
Friday, July 25, 2025 • Duration 47:07
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!
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(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?
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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.
The Truth Behind Crypto Market Makers | Matt Jobbé-Duval
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 01:05:39
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!
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(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
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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.
Breaking Down the PUMP Launch
Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 01:07:34
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!
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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]
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:09) Takeaways From PumpFun’s ICO
(09:19) Katana Ad
(10:17) PUMP Incentives
(23:59) Katana Ad
(24:58) ICO Funding Sources
(31:35) PUMP Price Action
(45:18) PumpFun vs Bonk & Raydium
(53:04) PumpFun’s Acquisition Strategy
(01:02:21) PUMP Predictions
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Jump Crypto: The State Of Firedancer | Michael McGee
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 01:17:16
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!
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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]
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(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
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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.
Is Pump Fun's Token Launch Bullish For Solana?
Thursday, July 10, 2025 • Duration 01:13:17
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!
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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]
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Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv
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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
(01:00) 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
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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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