Gm! In this episode, 0xInfra joined us to discuss all things Raydium! We dove into Raydium’s volume boom, how they deter pool deployment spam, and what led to their rise to the top of the Solana DEX space. Additionally, we looked back on the early days of Raydium, where they are today, and where they are heading next! Finally, discussed Pumpfun’s impact on Solana’s onchain activity. Enjoy!--Follow Infra: https://x.com/0xINFRAFollow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed--Access is the new way to support and consume content from your favorite creators. Over 140 subscriptions to select from, spanning from large crypto media to a long tail of talented independent researchers and artists.No paying for subscriptions. Simply stake, consume, and get rewarded. Claim your free subscription through this link. But be quick there is a limited number available! https://tiplink.io/f/2822-V0U0FYRTsGIR#expE3HuuYEpKUuo2-nSeNKZCB_BFWHaliw-uZbhhCnM–Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer crypto casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends.Get started now with a 150% deposit or purchase bonus: https://myprize.com/invite/Lightspeed--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/--(00:00) Introduction(03:05) Raydium's Volume Boom(13:39) How Do You Deter Pool Deployment Spam?(16:01) Bots vs Organic Users(19:40) Access Protocol Ad(20:22) MyPrize Ad(20:52) What Led to Raydium's Rise to the Top of Solana DEXs?(26:32) The Early Days of Raydium(38:12) Realizing Memes Were Going to Drive Volume(43:45) Pump.fun's Impact Onchain(56:25) Where is Raydium Heading Next?--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, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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