

Lightspeed
Blockworks
Lightspeed is a podcast for those interested in how crypto can solve real problems and create products users love. It's a callback to the garage days of Silicon Valley, where builders pushed the limits of hardware and software to build world-changing products. We interview the projects and founders that will make this same impact today.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 54min
The Next Era Of Solana Scaling | Swen Schäferjohann
Join Swen Schäferjohann as he discusses Solana's ZK compression, L1 composability, and the future of scalability. Dive into Light protocols, the cost of state vs ledger space, and L1 account constructs. Explore how ZK compression unlocks efficiencies and the use of ZK in compression. Learn about Solana's unique account construct and the benefits of Merkle-ized state.

Jul 2, 2024 • 55min
Time To Accelerate Crypto's App Ecosystem | Mike Dudas & Carl Vogel
Mike Dudas & Carl Vogel of 6th Man Ventures discuss Solana ETF, AI in DePin, airdrops dilemma, and the importance of crypto applications over infra. Insights on Alt L1s, Ethereum's L2 roadmap, appchains, composable apps, and token vesting in crypto.

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Jun 27, 2024 • 53min
How Solana Enables Crypto's Onchain Future | Tristan Frizza
Tristan Frizza, founder of Zeta markets, discusses building an L2, on-chain vs off-chain market making, Zeta's token launch and L2 interoperability, crypto UX design, Solana's advantages, and advice for founders. The podcast covers challenges of launching new chains, gas tokens, and developing staking mechanics on Solana.

Jun 27, 2024 • 51min
The Future Of Solana In 2024 & Beyond | Zano Sherwani
Join Zano Sherwani, a Solana expert, as he discusses Jito's origin story, Solana's MEV potential, block building, Solana's future, Just In Time auctions, Solana infrastructure, beard routine tips, and crypto investment advice. Dive into the world of crypto with insightful conversations on the future of Solana and Jito in 2024 and beyond.

Jun 20, 2024 • 50min
SocialFi Is Crypto's Biggest Opportunity | Mert Mumtaz
Crypto enthusiast Mert Mumtaz talks about the potential of socialFi in crypto. Topics include users getting sandwiched, Solana's future, airdrops, crypto gaming, and the role of Mythril in marketing strategies.

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 4min
Why Solana Will Eventually Flip Ethereum | Kyle Samani
Crypto expert and investor Kyle Samani discusses various topics including the L1 vs L2 debate, Stablecoins & DePin, Solana vs Ethereum, social tokens, MEV, token issuance, and more. He shares insights on building crypto applications and the RWA thesis, along with predictions on Solana's potential to flip Ethereum and the importance of asset issuance and economic security in blockchain technology.

Jun 12, 2024 • 55min
Powering Solana's Onchain Economy | Garrett Harper & Stepan Simkin
Garrett Harper and Stepan Simkin from Squads discuss the Squads origin story, smart accounts, Fuse wallet, formal verifications, wallet security, Solana's on-chain economy, building a subscription model, DAO services, and governance. They also share advice for founders in the crypto space.

Jun 7, 2024 • 56min
The State Of Solana In 2024 | Austin Federa
Crypto expert Austin Federa discusses Solana's state in 2024, Firedancer, building community in crypto, attracting developers, economic security, meme coins, social tokens, blockchain speed, incentives, issuance vs cost, and more exciting crypto developments.

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
The Modular Integration Spectrum | Keone & Zon
Keone from Monad and Zon from Initia discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs, covering tradeoffs in decentralization, performance, and scalability. They dive into AppChains, rollups, composability challenges, EVM compatibility, and balancing horizontal vs vertical scaling. Insights on building Web3 communities organically are also shared.

Jun 4, 2024 • 49min
Crypto's Ultimate Vision: Who's Building On Solana? | Weekly Roundup
This podcast discusses Consensus 2024 takeaways, who's building on Solana, crypto payments, meta celebrity coins, and social tokens. It also covers Helium Mobile, failed transactions, and upcoming DeFi event Permissionless Three. Explore transaction data on Solana and the intersection of payments and adoption in the crypto space.


