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Lightspeed

Blockworks
Solana
Defi
Ethereum
Meme Coins
Crypto
Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
Blockchain Technology
Nfts
Blockchain
Stablecoins
Decentralized Finance
Jupiter
Tokenization
Jito
Hyperliquid
Blockworks
Decentralization
Decentralized Finance (defi)
Stripe

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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Gm! In today’s episode we cover prediction market activity around major sporting events, growing interest in tokenized equities following recent IPOs, the role of platforms like Backpack in bringing stocks onchain, liquidity and market structure chal... more

Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Anas Khader, Founder of Flash Trade, to discuss the protocol’s journey from building alongside Mango Markets to launching a Solana-native perpetuals exchange. We cover Flash Trade’s pool-to-peer liquidity model, e... more

In this special episode, Blockworks announces its acquisition of Messari and unpacks what it means for crypto’s next phase. Michael and Jason explore why Messari’s breadth of data, APIs, and research complement Blockworks’ deep on-chain analytics, in... more

Gm! In today’s episode, we discuss Solana’s value accrual challenges, including proposed tokenomics changes, fee burn mechanisms, inflation reduction, and network upgrade timelines. We also examine the release of Anthropic’s Claude Fable model and it... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Huang
Founder of Glider, discusses on-chain investing and Glider's product vision
Glider
Episode: Building the Onchain Brokerage: Glider's Vision for Investing | Brian Huang
Thomas Lefort
Co-founder and CEO of Exponent
Exponent
Episode: Why Crypto Needs Interest Rate Swaps | Thomas Lefort
Christopher Perkins
CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management
250 Digital Asset Management
Episode: The Institutional Era of Crypto Has Arrived | Christopher Perkins
Kash Dhanda
Executive at Jupiter, involved in product and partnerships
Jupiter
Episode: Jupiter’s Push Beyond Crypto Trading | Kash Dhanda
Lucas Bruder
Guest from Jito, focused on JTX product and Solana-native trading infrastructure
Jito
Episode: Inside JTX: Jito’s New Trading Platform | Lucas Bruder
Aya Kantorovich
Co-CEO of Upshift
Upshift
Episode: Inside Upshift: Building the Future of Onchain Vaults | Aya Kantorovich
Xavier Ekkel
Founder of PreStocks
PreStocks
Episode: Tokenizing Private Markets: Inside the Rise of PreStocks | Xavier Ekkel
Ian Unsworth
Ian of Kairos Research, validator and researcher
Kairos Research
Episode: The KelpDAO Hack and DeFi’s Stress Test | Ian Unsworth
Austin Federa
DoubleZero co-founder
DoubleZero
Episode: DoubleZero Edge: Democratizing the Speed Advantage | Austin Federa

Host

Danny
Host of Lightspeed with a focus on crypto infrastructure and enterprise adoption.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • Cutting edge news o

    n the best chain

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DbONZ
    a year 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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#221
Canada/Business/Investing
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#26
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Apple Podcasts
#79
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#156
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#161
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Agentic Finance for Everyday Users | Chris
Q: Why start with Seeker and not go directly to iOS/Android for wider reach?
Seeker targets power users who are willing to experiment, allowing rapid iteration and feedback in a smaller, more engaged community. This reduces risk and helps refine product-market fit before scaling to larger app stores and broader audiences.
Inside Upshift: Building the Future of Onchain Vaults | Aya Kantorovich
Q: What role do regulatory considerations play in onboarding institutional partners?
Regulatory dynamics vary by client; crypto-native institutions value decentralization and multisig governance, while traditional asset managers focus on KYC/RIA compliance; vaults themselves are infrastructure and do not introduce novel regulatory requirements beyond existing fund structures.
DoubleZero Edge: Democratizing the Speed Advantage | Austin Federa
Q: What role do upcoming Solana upgrades (Alpenglow, MCP) play in Edge's roadmap?
Alpenglow and MCP will change how consensus and block building occur. DoubleZero intends to work with proposers and attesters to broadcast Edge data and give earlier insight into shreds, enabling faster, more reliable price discovery while acknowledging that inclusion in a block and finality still follow the evolving governance and ordering rules. This will potentially increase Edge's value by expanding the data feeds available earlier in the block lifecycle.
DoubleZero Edge: Democratizing the Speed Advantage | Austin Federa
Q: What is the revenue model for Edge, and how does it affect validators and data publishers?
Validators no longer pay to participate; publishers (data providers) receive revenue shares from traders who purchase Edge data. This creates an ongoing incentive to publish high-quality, low-latency data and aligns the interests of network participants around data velocity and accuracy. The model aims to incentivize broader data publication beyond Solana, including equities and other assets.
DoubleZero Edge: Democratizing the Speed Advantage | Austin Federa
Q: How is DoubleZero Edge differentiated from other data services in the space?
Edge is not just a price-feed oracle; it provides the raw, decoded shred-level data directly from on-chain activity with ultra-low latency. This enables traders and market makers to see the current state of prices across multiple venues in near real time, reconstruct block dynamics earlier, and build more informed strategies without waiting for finalized blocks. It also leverages a private fiber network to reduce latency and democratizes access through a public, open-access protocol that avoids preferential treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lightspeed

What is Lightspeed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-signal tech and finance show that centers on practical crypto applications, on-chain finance, and institutional adoption. Episodes repeatedly explore how crypto assets, tokenization, and distributed finance can solve real-world problems, with thoughtful dives into product architecture, market structure, and risk management. Guests range from institutional executives to founder-led projects, often emphasizing enterprise use cases, regulatory context, and user-centric design. Notably, discussions blur the lines between traditional finance and decentralized systems, aiming to make complex crypto concepts accessible to builders, operators, and investors alike. For potential listeners, expect rigorous, idea-forward conversations about ado... more

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1. Brian Huang
2. Thomas Lefort
3. Christopher Perkins
4. Kash Dhanda
5. Lucas Bruder
6. Aya Kantorovich
7. Xavier Ekkel
8. Ian Unsworth

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