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Kyle Samani, Multicoin Capital & Chairman of Forward Industries | Defining the Future of Internet Capital Markets

Oct 9, 2025
Kyle Samani, Co-founder of Multicoin Capital and Chairman of Forward Industries, shares his deep insights on the Solana blockchain, highlighting its rapid adoption and unique features like high throughput and low costs. He discusses the transformative potential of decentralized finance and his innovative strategies for tokenization. Samani reflects on the challenges facing the blockchain industry and the future of internet capital markets. Don't miss his thoughts on why Solana stands out compared to Ethereum and the mission behind Project Crypto.
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INSIGHT

Public Company To Prove On‑Chain Markets

  • Forward Industries was created to accelerate Project Crypto by putting capital markets functions on-chain.
  • Tokenizing Ford equity on Solana proves on-chain fundraising, dividends, and governance are feasible.
ADVICE

Be First To Implement On‑Chain Capital Markets

  • Tokenize equity and then expand to on-chain fundraising, dividends and governance.
  • Be first to execute each capital markets function so others can copy tested operations.
INSIGHT

Access Crypto‑Native Investors

  • Tokenized equities unlock access to ~500–800M crypto‑only users who lack brokerage accounts.
  • Holding FORD directly in a Solana wallet expands distribution beyond traditional equity investors.
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