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Anatoly Yakovenko and Lucas Bruder discuss Solana's transaction problem and solutions for chain performance. They talk about stake-weighted QoS, priority fees, and the end state for Solana. The podcast explores dynamic rent fees, network optimization, and future developments in blockchain technology.

Guests Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney discuss building Solana's largest perps DEX, effective design of points programs in the crypto ecosystem, advantages of SLANA and integration with Drift, light vs. advanced mode in platform UI, community governance through a DAO, democratizing market making strategies on Circuit Platform, and evolution in the DeFi landscape.

Gm! This week we discuss the state of the network, MarginFi drama, Uniswap vs the SEC, airdrops, Monad's $225 million raise & more. Enjoy!--Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq--Subscribe 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/--Try 3 months FREE of Helium Mobile with the code LIGHTSPEEDMOBILE: hellohelium.com Experience a new phone service that uses the Helium Network – a decentralized wireless network built by the people – AND the nation’s largest 5G network. Drastically save costs while you enjoy unlimited talk, text, and data for just $20/month. Plus, you can earn MOBILE tokens for sharing where you use your phone the most.--(00:00) Introduction(01:24) Solana: State Of The Network(13:03) Helium Mobile Ad(14:05) Do Validators Need To Be Profitable?(17:36) MarginFi(33:28) Airdrops(36:58) SEC Sends Uniswap a Wells Notice(46:42) Monad Raises $225 Million--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, Dan and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Crypto analyst Mert Mumtaz and blockchain expert Dan Smith discuss the reasons behind the increased number of dropped transactions on Solana, highlighting issues like spam, fee mechanisms, and the impact on user experience. They also touch on topics like Ellipsis Labs' funding, Ore cryptocurrency, and the cultural significance of Bitcoin in the evolving narrative of cryptocurrencies.

Jesse Pollak, creator of Base, discusses L2 end game, network scaling, Base fee revenue, decentralizing the sequencer, security council & Blast exploit, L2 & L3 interoperability, network scaling paths, data availability, and Base fee revenue on Lightspeed podcast.

Mert Mumtaz and Dan Smith dive deep into Solana vs Ethereum fee markets, discussing Solana transaction fees, Jito's impact, Circle's CCTP launch, meme coins, and fee dynamics. They contrast Solana's structural advantages with Ethereum's ultrasound money narrative and explore the implications of Layer 2 fees on revenue.

Jon Victor, Co-Founder of Ansa Research, discusses decentralized data storage, Filecoin's roadmap, AI & DePIN intersection. Topics include IPFS, decentralized storage importance, Filecoin utilization, FBF VM for capital markets, and AI/crypto convergence for instant settlement rails.

Join the discussion on Futarchy in crypto with Robin Hanson & Proph3t. Discover how MetaDAO aims to revolutionize social governance. Explore the potential of Futarchy to enhance DAO governance. Learn about Monad's EVM-compatible blockchain and scalability. Dive into Vota, a vote market on Solana.

Discover the evolution of Polygon with insights on building the AggLayer, client diversity, and prioritizing ZK tech. Explore the AggLayer's network effects, end state for crypto, and data availability sampling. Learn about Access Protocol, seamless bridging in the blockchain industry, and the future of Polygon in the crypto space.

Exploring the impact of Jito on Solana, MEV issues, Ethereum's Denkoon upgrade, data availability, Layer 3 solutions, meme coins, and Solana's fee market. Discussing Monad's EVM compatibility, blockchain scalability, and the state of crypto in 2024. Delving into rollups, Solana's value accrual, and the challenges of scaling in the crypto space.