CryptoNews Podcast #458: Justin Wang, CEO of Zeus Network, The Current State of Solana and Why Bitcoin Liquidity on Solana Matters
Jul 21, 2025
Join Justin Wang, the dynamic CEO of Zeus Network and a forward-thinking entrepreneur with a strong background in Solana, as he dives into thrilling topics! Discover the current state of Solana and why it remains resilient in the crypto space. Justin sheds light on the significance of Bitcoin liquidity on Solana and introduces btcSOL, a game-changing product that enables SOL holders to earn Bitcoin rewards. He also shares insights on the Bitcoin Summer campaign aimed at boosting adoption and unveils Zeus' ambitious plans for the future.
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Solana's Advantage Is People And Performance
- Justin argues Solana's strength is its people, apps, and integrated execution plus settlement layers rather than pure L2 rhetoric.
- He sees Solana as uniquely battle-tested, performant, and easiest to onboard Web2 users at scale.
Early Solana Hackathon Experience
- Justin joined early Solana hackathons and watched the chain through 2020–2022 turmoil, including FTX collapse and low SOL prices.
- That long-term perspective reinforced his belief in Solana's resilience and developer concentration.
BlockFi Loss Sparked Zeus
- Justin lost all his Bitcoin at BlockFi and that personal loss motivated building Zeus.
- That experience drove him to design a trustless, on-chain Bitcoin verification solution on Solana.