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Gm! In today’s episode we are joined by Kristin Smith to discuss her transition to the Solana Policy Institute, recent U.S. crypto policy shifts, and progress under the Genius Act. We also discuss the CLARITY Act, market structure reform, DeFi and developer protections, institutional adoption, and the importance of durable regulatory clarity.
Enjoy!
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Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code LIGHTSPEED200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there!
Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(3:01) Kristin Smith’s Move to Solana
(7:57) Crypto’s Regulatory Turning Point
(14:59) CLARITY Act & Market Structure
(29:37) Protecting DeFi Developers
(35:54) Institutional Access to Crypto
(40:55) The Path to Lasting U.S. Crypto Clarity
(50:49) Closing Comments
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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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Gm! In this episode we discuss Blockworks’ new Solana-focused Lightspeed IR platform and a report on Solana block building. We examine the rivalry between Jito BAM and Harmonic, impacts on transaction ordering, fees, market structure, validator clients, and the push toward protocol-level solutions like MCP and application-controlled execution.Enjoy!
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Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in New York City this March! Use the link below to learn more, and use code LIGHTSPEED200 to get $200 off your ticket! See you there!
Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-nyc-2026
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(3:42) Lightspeed IR Platform Launch
(6:40) Block Building on Solana
(12:28) Jito Bam vs. Harmonic: Architecture Breakdown
(16:51) MEV, Fees, and Market Structure Impacts
(34:04) MCP and Solana's Path Forward
(48:49) What Happened to Jito and Harmonic?
(55:55) Alpenglow & MCP Timeline
(59:03) Closing Comments
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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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
