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(00:00) Introduction

(01:41) The Jito Origin Story

(07:26) Katana Ad

(08:23) What Is BAM?

(16:31) What Are TEEs?

(20:55) Toxic Flow & Speed On Solana

(27:04) Can Perp DEXs On Solana Compete With Hyperliquid?

(31:56) Katana Ad

(32:55) What’s The Timeline For BAM?

(41:15) The Jito DAO

(45:52) Jito’s Impact On Solana

(51:03) BAM Nodes

(54:42) What’s The End Game For Solana?

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