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How Baxus Is Bringing Whiskey Onchain | Tzvi Wiesel
Gm! This week Tzvi Wiesel joins the show to discuss building a great consumer app in crypto. We deep dive into the Baxus playbook & how Tzvi is creating an onchain market place for the world's most collectible spirits. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:57) The Baxus Playbook
(11:33) Bonk Bets Ad
(12:05) The Baxus Playbook
(17:41) DeFi On Baxus
(29:20) Bonk Bets Ad
(29:52) Building A Consumer App On Solana
(44:55) Real World Assets
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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.
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A Solana Data Deep Dive With Carlos Gonzalez Campo
Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of the Solana network. We deep dive into SIMD 96 & 228, why Pump.fun is launching its own AMM, REV declines in February, stablecoin growth & more. Enjoy!
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Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:23) Takeaway’s From SIMD 96
(06:47) Staking On Solana
(10:04) Solana Data Deep Dive
(13:05) Ledger Ad
(13:55) REV On Solana
(16:56) Why Pump.fun Is Launching An AMM
(21:13) Solana’s DEX War
(26:23) REV Declines Post LIBRA
(30:11) Ledger Ad
(30:59) Stablecoin Growth On Solana
(36:40) SIMD 228
(42:06) Nominal vs Real Yields
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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.
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Why Solana Should Change Its Inflation Rate | Weekly Roundup
Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss SIMD 228 & it's impact on Solana's inflation. We deep dive into, what is SIMD 228, is Solana overpaying for security, crypto's data problem & Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement. Enjoy!
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Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms.
Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant. Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don’t miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025!
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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:06) What Is SIMD 228?
(07:41) Bonk Bets Ad
(08:20) Is Solana Overpaying For Security?
(19:23) Solana’s Inflation Rate
(25:14) SIMD 228’s Impact On Solana’s Decentralization
(35:44) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad
(36:17) Bonk Bets Ad
(36:48) Crypto’s Data Problem
(41:29) Validators On Solana
(51:18) The U.S Strategic Crypto Reserve
(57:20) Flashblocks On Base
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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.
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How Blackbird Is Unlocking Crypto's App Ecosystem | Ben Leventhal & Jesse Walden
Gm! This week we're joined by Ben Leventhal & Jesse Walden to discuss Blackbird & the launch of Flynet. We deep dive into the Blackbird origin story, launching an L3, how to build a great consumer app, what makes a successful airdrop, advice for founders & more. Enjoy!
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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe.
Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.
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Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast
Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms.
Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant.
Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don’t miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025!
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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) What Is Blackbird?
(09:02) Launching An L3
(10:22) Building On Base
(13:01) Ledger Ad
(13:49) Building A Consumer App
(17:45) Flynet: Blackbird’s Onchain Transaction Network
(27:25) Loyalty Apps
(31:48) Crypto Tax Calculator
(32:19) Ledger Ad
(33:07) How To Build A Great Application
(38:17) What Makes A Successful Airdrop
(45:22) Getting Into Crypto
(47:27) Advice For Founders
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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.
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The State Of Crypto & AI | Illia Polosukhin & Bowen Wang
Gm! This week we're joined by Illia Polosukhin & Bowen Wang to discuss the current state of crypto, AI & what's next for NEAR. We deep dive into NEAR's approach to scaling, L1 value accrual, how to unlock cross chain liquidity, Ethereum's alignment problem & more. Enjoy!
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Just for Lightspeed listeners, visit https://bonkbets.io/ and connect your wallet to get 10% back on any losses to bet again. For a limited time, make two $10 bets on any game before March 1 2025 to get a free third $10 bet.
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Accurate Crypto Taxes. No Guesswork. Say goodbye to tax season headaches with Crypto Tax Calculator: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=referral+&utm_campaign=lightspeedpodcast
Generate accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports fully compliant with IRS rules. Seamlessly integrate with 3000+ wallets, exchanges, and on-chain platforms.
Import reports directly into TurboTax or H&R Block, or securely share them with your accountant.
Exclusive Offer: Use the code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid plans. Don’t miss out - offer expires 15 April 2025!
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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:51) The NEAR Thesis
(04:19) NEAR’s Approach To Scaling
(11:21) Bonk Bets Ad
(11:53) NEAR’s On Chain Demand
(19:24) L1 Value Accrual
(23:06) OmniBridge: Unlocking Cross-Chain Liquidity
(25:44) The State Of Crypto & AI
(33:15) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad
(33:47) Bonk Bets Ad
(34:19) What Are Shade Agents?
(40:11) Trusted Execution On NEAR
(42:51) Blockchain For AI
(45:03) The State Of Crypto
(48:42) Ethereum’s Alignment Problem
(50:28) What’s Next For NEAR?
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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.
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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