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Gm! This week we're joined by Dan Smith for another roundup. We deep dive into crypto's weekend liquidation event, crypto's biggest opportunity, Solana updates in 2025 & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:53) Crypto’s Weekend Nuke
(14:00) Bonk Bets Ad 1
(14:32) The Trump Impact
(18:01) SocialFi
(28:56) Stablecoin Supply Growth
(30:12) Bonk Bets Ad 2
(30:51) Solana’s Biggest Opportunity
(37:40) Solana Upgrades In 2025
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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.
Gm! This week Ilja Moisejevs and Richard Wu join the show to discuss the release of Vector. We deep dive into Tensor's pivot from NFTs, the rise of social trading, building a consumer platform, whats next for Tensor & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:46) What Is Vector?
(04:36) Vector Fees & Revenue
(07:42) Vector’s Go To Market
(09:20) Social Trading
(14:32) Ledger Ad
(15:20) Liquidity Fragmentation
(17:01) Memecoin MEV
(20:09) Pivoting From NFTs
(28:08) Building A Consumer Platform
(33:07) Ledger Ad
(33:55) The Tensor Token & Treasury
(37:23) Value Accrual
(38:32) Advice For Founders
(43:26) Internet Capital Markets
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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.
