
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 281 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnologyInvesting | |||

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dann and Miir of Meteora to discuss their role as a core liquidity layer on Solana. We cover their evolution from integrations to product focus, the shift from passive yield farming to active LP strategies, and... more
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Xavier Ekkel, Founder of PreStocks, to explore the rise of PreStocks and tokenized access to private equity. We cover pricing and liquidity dynamics, Solana’s role in distribution, retail participation, onchain pr... more
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Ian Unsworth, Co-founder of Kairos Research, to break down the KelpDAO hack and its impact on DeFi, from liquidity outflows to risk management. We also cover stablecoin yield strategies, Ethena’s backing model,... more
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Austin Federa, Co-Founder of DoubleZero, to discuss the network’s growth, its shift to Edge-based data monetization, and the role of high-speed data in trading. We also cover Solana’s roadmap, validator dynamics, ... more
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This show targets builders, investors, and professionals curious about crypto-driven innovation and real-world product adoption. Episodes routinely explore on-chain assets, market structures, DeFi primitives, and institutional dynamics, often featuring engineers, researchers, and crypto executives discussing infrastructure, compliance, and tokenization. A standout pattern is its focus on Solana and other scalable architectures, tokenized assets, and practical builds that bring traditional finance into crypto rails. The format tends to blend hands-on technical detail with industry-wide implications, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights for product development, investment theses, or sponsorship opportunities in emerging... more
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Recent guests on Lightspeed include:
1. Austin Federa
2. Catherine Gu
3. DeFi Pancakes
4. Eugene Chen
5. Tom Zschach
6. Konstantin Richter
7. Ben Coverston
8. Shayon (Multicoin Capital)
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