Lightspeed Crypto's Biggest Opportunity In 2025 | Weekly Roundup
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Feb 4, 2025 This week, crypto data expert Dan Smith joins the discussion. He dives into the recent weekend liquidation event and highlights Solana's biggest opportunity in 2025. Dan shares insights on market dynamics, including reactions to regulatory changes and the rise of meme coins. They also debate the impacts of the Trump token launch on stablecoins. The conversation rounds out with thoughts on crypto gaming and SocialFi, emphasizing the importance of community and governance in enhancing the Solana ecosystem.
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Tweet Engagement as Market Indicator
- Mert Mumtaz observed a correlation between his tweet engagement and market downturns.
- Low engagement signals an impending downturn.
Trader's Slippage Woes
- Dan Smith shared an on-chain anecdote about a trader who lost money due to slippage and panicked.
- The trader bridged their remaining USDC to Hyperliquid after failed transactions.
Solana vs. EVM Chain Blame
- Mert Mumtaz noted that Solana transaction failures are often blamed on the chain itself.
- On other chains, similar issues are attributed to app developers' code.