Matthew Sigel, Head of Research at VanEck, offers keen insights into Solana's landscape in 2025. He discusses VanEck's new ETF filing, emphasizing its on-chain economy focus. The conversation explores the rise of XRP, the implications of the upcoming Solana unlocks, and the effects of regulatory changes on the crypto market. Sigel dives into the complexities of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) within Solana, and speculates on future trends in cryptocurrency as AI and market dynamics evolve.

Experts from Fidelity, ARK, and VanEck discuss Bitcoin evaluation, ETFs, client demand, and regulation. They analyze crypto industry trends, market outlook, and future of digital assets. Topics include open-source tech, winner-take-all projects, on-chain data analysis, and Bitcoin's impact on global finance. They also explore Bitcoin mining, energy consumption, global implications, and design principles. Perspectives on engineering vs finance, regulation risks, and maintaining Bitcoin's ethos are discussed.