The Milk Road Show

Will Solana Flip Ethereum? w/ Kyle Samani

Oct 17, 2024
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Kyle Samani
Kyle Samani, Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital and a key figure in the crypto investment world, shares his bold viewpoint on Solana's potential to surpass Ethereum. He discusses crucial metrics indicating Solana's growth and how features like token extensions and FireDancer enhance its performance. Samani also touches on the favorable impact of the AI revolution on Solana, and he explores the evolving landscape of Layer 1 chains, setting the stage for an exciting future in cryptocurrency.
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ANECDOTE

Early Solana Investment Story

  • Multicoin were first investors in Solana back in 2018 and stayed loyal through crises.
  • Samani says their long-term belief in Solana underlies their public conviction today.
INSIGHT

Solana Reached Escape Velocity

  • Kyle Samani argues Solana achieved escape velocity after surviving FTX and stabilizing post-upgrades.
  • He says user complaints vanished in the last 4–5 months, signaling the system now reliably works.
INSIGHT

L2 Fragmentation Harms Ethereum's Base Value

  • L2 proliferation fragments liquidity and harms UX, failing to accrue value to Ethereum base layer.
  • Samani says fragmentation and MEV issues make L2s a poor consolidation path for Ethereum.
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