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Lightspeed

Blockworks
Solana
Ethereum
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Bitcoin
Crypto
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Access Protocol
MEV
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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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Latest Episodes

Gm! This week the MegaETH team join the show to. discuss their ICO launch & the future of MegaETH. We deep dive into building a performant L2, the end game for MegaETH, ICO specifics & more. Enjoy!

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Gm! This week the Meteora team joins the show to discuss their upcoming TGE. We deep dive into why is Meteora launching a token, the LIBRA fallout, Solana DeFi, Meteora's next chapter & more. Enjoy!

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Gm! This week Amira Valliani joins the show to discuss the future of DePIN on Solana. We deep dive into the biggest opportunities, the problem with venture capital, the AI energy opportunity, robotics & more. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Amira Valliani
Head of DePIN at the Solana Foundation, former head of policy at the Solana Foundation
Solana Foundation
Episode: Solana Foundation: The Future of DePIN On Solana | Amira Valliani
Michael Repetný
CEO of Marinade Labs
Marinade Labs
Episode: The Future of Staking On Solana | Michael Repetný
Viktor Fischer
Founder and CEO of RockawayX, an early investor in Solana
RockawayX
Episode: Why This Early Solana Investor Is Still All In | Viktor Fischer
Michael Marcantonio
Head of DeFi at Galaxy
Galaxy
Episode: The Ultimate Solana Thesis With Michael Marcantonio
Henri Stern
Co-founder and CEO of Privy, a wallet startup recently acquired by Stripe
Privy
Episode: Privy CEO: Why Did Stripe Acquire Privy? | Henri Stern
Robin A. Nordnes
Founder and CEO of Raiku, a Solana transaction infrastructure company
Raiku
Episode: Solana Gets Even Faster With Robin A. Nordnes
Cosmo Jiang
General Partner and Portfolio Manager at Pantera Capital
Pantera Capital
Episode: The Solana Bull Thesis & Pantera's DAT Strategy | Cosmo Jiang
Chris Chung
Co-founder and CEO of Titan
Titan
Episode: The Future Of Onchain Capital Markets Is On Solana | Chris Chung
Tuomas Holmberg
Co-founder of Collector Crypt
Collector Crypt
Episode: Collector Crypt: Onchain Capital Markets On Solana | Tuomas Holmberg

Host

Jack Kubanek
Host of Lightspeed, focusing on cryptocurrency and innovations in the blockchain space.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Cutting edge news o

    n the best chain

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DbONZ
    5 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast!!

    Have been loving the selection of people and different projects you’ve had on the podcast! Great discussions covering such interesting topics and I’ve learned quite a bit!

    I know the podcast game can be a grind but Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Its F1 not McGlovin
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and high-quality guests, often highlighting the relevance of the topics covered in relation to current crypto trends and challenges.
The show often receives praise for its insightful exploration of complex subjects, making them accessible to a broader audience interested in cryptocurrency.

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The End Game For MegaETH | Lei Yang & Namik Muduroglu
Q: Why not just be a layer one?
Namik explains that MegaETH aims to leverage Ethereum's security and performance efficiencies, as being a layer 2 allows them to focus on maximizing performance without the burden of bootstrapping security.
The End Game For MegaETH | Lei Yang & Namik Muduroglu
Q: What is a blockchain to you and what are blockchains actually useful for in the real world?
Lei describes blockchain as a custodian of computations that ensures correctness of execution, contrasting it with traditional cloud computing which lacks those guarantees.
Solana Foundation: The Future of DePIN On Solana | Amira Valliani
Q: What does the head of DePIN at the Solana Foundation do day to day?
Amira explains she primarily engages with teams building on Solana, helps them overcome obstacles, grow, and unblocks their development.
Why This Early Solana Investor Is Still All In | Viktor Fischer
Q: How do you see Solana's role in the future of DeFi and traditional finance?
Viktor articulates that Solana's yield generation and cost-effectiveness will attract traditional finance investors as they seek high yield opportunities for their portfolios.
Why This Early Solana Investor Is Still All In | Viktor Fischer
Q: What is your framework for evaluating new L1s and whether they'll succeed?
Viktor responds that they are currently not investing in new L1s, as there are few compelling options compared to established players like Solana and Base.

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Conversations focus on the intersection of cryptocurrency and innovative technology, exploring how emerging solutions can solve practical issues and create user-friendly products. Guests often include founders and leaders from various blockchain projects, providing insights on decentralized finance (DeFi), digital asset marketplaces, and regulatory considerations within the crypto realm. A recurring theme is the belief in blockchain technology's potential to disrupt traditional markets, ensuring listeners receive up-to-date discussions on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

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Lightspeed launched 2 years ago and published 237 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Lightspeed include:

1. Amira Valliani
2. Michael Repetný
3. Viktor Fischer
4. Michael Marcantonio
5. Henri Stern
6. Robin A. Nordnes
7. Cosmo Jiang
8. Chris Chung

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