Ariel Seidman, CEO of Hivemapper, discusses the origin story of Hivemapper, how they map the world, their killer feature, the challenges they face, potential Filecoin integration, and attracting top talent in the crypto industry.

Ted Livingston, CEO of Code, discusses the micropayments opportunity in crypto, Code's open source announcement, and the unique features of their payments platform. They also explore the potential of Solana and Kin, the importance of self custodial blockchain technology, and the power of win-win situations in business partnerships. Additionally, they delve into Bitcoin's use cases and highlight the significance of use cases in the cryptocurrency industry.

Crypto expert Mert Mumtaz and host Garrett Harper discuss Solana's network stability, the SEC's attack on crypto, changing L2 sentiment, Bonk's rise, and more in this thought-provoking podcast.

Emon Motamedi, Product lead at Solana Labs and founder of Reddit's Digital Currency team, discusses Solana Labs' new incubator, multichain strategies, and what crypto teams often get wrong. The podcast also explores the challenges faced by blockchain teams, the qualities Solana Labs looks for in applicants, and general tips for founders and startups in the Solana ecosystem.

Paul Bohm, founder of Teleport, discusses how decentralized marketplaces can leverage crypto's coordination tools to compete with incumbents. They cover Teleport's design, go-to-market strategies, ensuring quality in decentralized services, and why onchain AirBnB isn't a thing.

Garrett joins the team to explain the Solana rally and discuss various topics related to Solana's developer traction, documentation quality, comparison to Ethereum L2s, and upcoming ecosystem upgrades and catalysts. The team also touches on governance updates on inflation and incentive programs from Synthetix, Arbitrum, and dYdX.

Qiao Wang, an expert in crypto startups and future narratives in the space, discusses the massive opportunity of RWAs and payments in crypto. They explore Solana's comeback vs Ethereum's headstart, the role of speculation in crypto's success, and where developers are building. They also touch on Coinbase's opportunity, the fragmentation in the Cosmos ecosystem, and why individuals from developing countries excel in crypto.

Matthew Sigel and Patrick Bush join us to discuss their recent report that predicts SOL to hit $335 by 2030. Matthew (head of crypto research) and Patrick (senior investment analysts) lead VanEck's crypto division. VanEck is a prolific TradFi asset management firm founded in 1955, but that hasn't stopped them from building one of the best research teams in crypto. In this episode, we discuss their Solana bull case, how to value L1s, if DCF valuations are a meme, Solana's biggest challenges, Cosmos vs Ethereum vs Solana, macro's impact and more!- -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 LIGHTSPEED20 to get 20% 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- -Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(00:48) VanEck’s Path to Investing in Crypto(03:53) Investing in Smart Contract Platforms(06:39) The Solana Bull Case(17:53) Firedancer Questions(24:18) Integrated vs Modular Ecosystems(31:09) DAS London Plug(32:06) What Metrics Matter?(34:12) ETF Approvals and VanEck’s Philosophy(37:28) How to Value an L1: The DCF Meme(42:16) What About Cosmos?(48:36) Macro and a Multipolar Future(54:02) Favorite Verticals in Crypto(58:00) Rapid Fire- -Follow Matthew: https://twitter.com/matthew_sigelFollow Patrick: https://twitter.com/Patrick_Bush_VEFollow 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/- -ResourcesVanEck’s Base, Bear, Bull Case: Solana Valuation by 2030https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vanecks-base-bear-bull-case-solana-valuation-by-2030/- - 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.

Welcome to Lightspeed's third "Roundup" episode, where Mert and Garrett discuss the top stories of the week and trends they are seeing in crypto. In this episode, we discuss why all eyes are on Solana, hype vs reality, Bankless' Ethereum vs Solana episode, the significance of Solana projects launching tokens and our takeaways from Breakpoint.- -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 LIGHTSPEED20 to get 20% 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- -Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(00:35) Why Are Prices Pumping Right Now?(03:15) The Ethereum vs Solana Philosophy(37:37) Focus On Product and Finding PMF(49:33) Solana Projects Launching Tokens(55:38) Horizontal Integration and DeFi Competition(57:53) The Big 3 and Crypto’s Ecosystems- -Follow 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/- -ResourcesBankless' Ethereum vs Solana episodehttps://spoti.fi/3QzTD5K- -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.

Jorrit Palfner and Yannik Schrade discuss the importance of privacy for mass adoption of crypto. They explain zero-knowledge proofs, how Light and Elusiv bring privacy onchain, and the risks associated with privacy. They also explore the integration of Margin Pie with privacy protocols and the use of privacy technologies in Solana.