Santiago Santos, a savvy crypto investor and venture capitalist, shares valuable insights into the transformative world of cryptocurrency. He discusses the psychological game of investing, emphasizing emotional resilience and the power of belief in achieving success. The conversation touches on how memes drive adoption, the significance of personal growth, and the evolving landscape of retail investors, particularly in light of Ripple's resurgence. Santiago's perspective links crypto to a broader socioeconomic revolution, making a case for rethinking success beyond mere financial gains.

Santiago Santos joins us to discuss his crypto investment thesis and conviction in Solana's adoption flywheel. Santiago is a prolific investor, co-host of Empire and one of the most respected minds in crypto. In this episode, we discuss Santi's crypto thesis, Solana's incredible flywheel, scarcity vs abundance, if decentralization matters, Santi's favorite investment themes and more!- -(00:00) Introduction(1:19) Why Crypto Matters(4:42) How to Build and Keep Conviction(15:36) Santi’s Solana Thesis(23:30) Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset(36:57) DAS Promo(37:54) Solana vs Ethereum DeFi(42:27) Does Decentralization Actually Matter?(46:29) Predictions and Investment Themes(53:59) Crypto Banks and Coinbase’s Opportunity(58:58) Running and Life Lessons- -Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks. Use the link below to learn more, and use LIGHTSPEED10 to get 10% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home- -Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroelFollow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_Follow Garrett: https://twitter.com/GarrettHarper_Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3SykSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgVSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PDGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - -ResourcesEmpire podcasthttps://spoti.fi/3vFsYh6The Summit by Santihttps://medium.com/@santiago.rs/the-summit-an-exploration-of-goals-and-values-17a7f782dccdHelius' blog post on Firedancerhttps://www.helius.dev/blog/what-is-firedancer- - Disclaimers:Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The podcast discusses MyShell.ai, a platform for creating AI experiences, focusing on consumer-facing applications and enhancing daily life. They explore AI evolution, future AI companions, and the role of incentives in the ecosystem. The conversation also covers competition in the AI crypto space, anticipating user needs with AI, and navigating the intersection of AI, crypto, and regulation. Lastly, they touch on blockchain deployment, empowering creators, and integrating AI into crypto projects.