

Live From DAS: JitoSOL, Staked ETFs, and the Future of Solana Governance | Lucas Bruder
11 snips Mar 24, 2025
Lucas Bruder, CEO and co-founder of Jito Labs, delves into the evolving landscape of Solana staking and governance. He discusses the implications of the JitoSOL Securities Classification Report and the potential for staked ETFs. Bruder also explores recent governance proposals and how they could impact validator behaviors and network health. Furthermore, he reflects on the changing dynamics in the crypto world, highlighting the shift from speculation to practical applications and the need for stakeholder engagement.
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JitoSOL Securities Classification
- Jito Labs released a report analyzing JitoSOL's status as a non-security.
- This public analysis aims to foster regulatory clarity and dialogue, especially regarding staking and ETFs.
Staked ETFs Inevitable
- Current ETFs don't include staking, missing out on potential network revenue.
- Staked ETFs are inevitable, offering investors yield and exposure to network activity upside.
SIMD-228 and Solana Yield
- Lucas Bruder expresses disappointment about SIMD-228 not passing, believing Solana's yield is too high.
- He views SIMD-228 as a necessary step for stabilizing Solana and managing network inflation dynamics.