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Lightspeed

Blockworks
Solana
Ethereum
Defi
Kentucky Derby
Bitcoin
Crypto
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Madden NFL
Web3 Gaming
Horse Racing
Access Protocol
MEV
Jupiter
EA Sports
Nfts
Blockchain
Ordinals
JUP Airdrop
Farcaster
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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! In this episode we cover Solana’s recent onchain performance, revenue trends, and upcoming network upgrades. We also discuss ecosystem token dispersion, client competition between Jito BAM and Harmonic, market structure challenges for perps, Prop... more

Gm! In today’s episode we are joined by Tristan Frizza Co-Founder of Bullet to discuss his journey from Zeta Markets to founding Bullet, a next-gen Solana perps exchange. We also discuss Solana congestion challenges, network extensions, ZK rollup des... more

Gm! In this episode Danny, Dan and Ian discuss recent market volatility across crypto and commodities, onchain performance during stress events, chain fee dynamics, AI agents interacting with crypto rails, and Pump.fun’s revenue, buybacks, and long-t... more

Gm! In this episode we are joined by Xiao-Xiao, President of Jupiter, to discuss his background and transition to Jupiter, the shift toward onchain finance, growth of decentralized trading, stablecoins, mobile adoption, institutional participation, a... more

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Recent Guests

Tristan Frizza
Co-founder of Bullet
Bullet
Episode: Building the Next-Gen Perps Engine on Solana | Tristan Frizza
Xiao-Xiao J. Zhu
President of Jupiter
Jupiter
Episode: Building the Onchain Super App | Xiao-Xiao J. Zhu
Plish Narek
Co-founder and CEO of Hylo
Hylo
Episode: How Hylo Is Accelerating Solana DeFi In 2026 | Plish
Ryan Connor
Member of the Blockworks Research Team
Blockworks
Episode: Solana's Next Big Catalyst In 2026
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

Hosts

Danny
Host of Lightspeed
Jack Kubanek
Host of Lightspeed

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
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    5
    DbONZ
    8 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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Building the Onchain Super App | Xiao-Xiao J. Zhu
Q: What prompted you to leap from a traditional finance role to a position in the crypto space?
Xiao-Xiao shares his passion for taking on new challenges and how his fascination with crypto began during a project he led at BCG, which focused on blockchain technology.
How SOAR is Solving Tokens | Tom Curry
Q: How are you thinking about that wave of potentially new investors or new set of liquidity that will come into this space to make longer-term bets?
We're trying to onboard as many quality projects while keeping the momentum up, emphasizing value for longer-term investments rather than short-term flips.
How HumidiFi Became Solana's Largest Prop AMM
Q: What are the key differences in trading on Solana vs. Ethereum?
On Solana, transactions can happen every 50 milliseconds, requiring faster execution and data consumption, whereas Ethereum's longer block times allow more focus on pricing.
How HumidiFi Became Solana's Largest Prop AMM
Q: What is a prop AMM?
A prop AMM is different from traditional AMMs as it utilizes proprietary capital and a sophisticated trading algorithm to update quotes in real time rather than relying on customer deposits.
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.

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Focusing on the intersection of technology and finance, content often revolves around the rapid evolution of the cryptocurrency landscape and its implications for various sectors. Episodes typically feature discussions on blockchain technologies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and innovative projects within the crypto space, positioning the content as an essential resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Unique insights from prominent figures in the crypto community provide listeners with a deeper understanding of emerging trends and challenges, making it an engaging platform for those looking to stay ahead in this fast-paced environment.

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1. Tristan Frizza
2. Xiao-Xiao J. Zhu
3. Plish Narek
4. Ryan Connor
5. Amira Valliani
6. Michael Repetný
7. Viktor Fischer
8. Michael Marcantonio

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