CryptoNews Podcast #497: Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, on How Jito Gets Yield, Solana DeFi, BAM, and The Future of Robotics
Dec 4, 2025
Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs and a robotics expert, shares insights on high-performance DeFi and the evolving Solana ecosystem. He discusses the innovative BAM infrastructure, enhancing trading outcomes with transparency. Bruder emphasizes the positive momentum in Solana's development and regulatory engagement with the SEC. He also explores the future of robotics, predicting shorter home robots for efficiency and safety, while inviting builders to explore opportunities in the Solana space.
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Developer Bull Market On Solana
- Solana is in a developer bull market despite falling token prices because builders and infra are accelerating.
- Lucas Bruder says the tech and client ecosystem (e.g., Fire Dancer) now make Solana ready for prime time.
First Crypto Meeting With The SEC
- Jito was the first crypto team to meet with the SEC crypto task force, which Lucas calls a surreal experience.
- He emphasizes that regulators now show serious engagement compared to prior administrations.
BAM Enables Transparent Block Building
- BAM makes block building transparent and customizable to improve transaction sequencing and trading fairness.
- Lucas says BAM creates a sandbox enabling application-controlled execution and new trading features.