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by Blockworks
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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- 4 days ago28 min
Blockworks Acquires Messari
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, investor relations, and disclosure products. They also address crypto’s trust problem, the need for standardized data and disclosures, and how Blockworks aims to become the trusted data layer connecting issuers, investors, exchanges, regulators, and AI agents in on-chain markets. Learn more: https://blockworks.com/insights/blockworks-acquires-messari Follow Blockworks on X: https://x.com/Blockworks Follow Messari on X: https://x.com/MessariCrypto Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Jason on X: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz
- 5 days ago57 min
Solving Sol Value Accrual
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 its implications for software development, cybersecurity, and crypto, before exploring DeFi security risks, protocol valuations, and Michael Saylor’s influence on Bitcoin markets.Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Ian: https://x.com/Ian_Unsworth Follow Toma: https://x.com/toma_adv Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: Introduction Claude Fable Hits Crypto Is DeFi Still Safe? Valuing Hackable Protocols Saylor Shakes Bitcoin Bitcoin vs Fundamentals Solana Value Accrual Can Solana Charge Rent? Burn vs Issuance Solana’s Upgrade Bottleneck Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
The Era of Tokenized Yield Strategies | Ben Nadareski
Gm! In this episode we’re joined by Ben Nadareski, Co-Founder and CEO of Solstice, to discuss his background in traditional finance and crypto, the development of Solstice’s tokenized yield infrastructure on Solana, and the roles of its USX, eUSX, and SLX assets. We also cover institutional and retail adoption, delta-neutral and private credit strategies, planned AI-focused products, token utility, regulatory considerations, and the broader goal of making yield-generating financial products accessible onchain.Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Solstice: https://x.com/solsticefi Follow Ben: https://x.com/ben_solstice Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: Introduction Ben’s Crypto Origin What Solstice Builds How Solstice’s Yield Engine Works Solstice vs Ethena New Yield Strategies Tokenized Yield Versus Vaults Who Uses Solstice? Regulatory Roadblocks SLX Token Utility Solstice In 2027 Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
US Crypto Perps Arrive, Solana Rethinks Fees
Gm! In today’s episode we discuss recent developments in U.S. cryptocurrency perpetual futures regulation, including CFTC approval of Bitcoin perpetual contracts and implications for centralized and decentralized trading platforms. We also cover a proposed Solana fee mechanism aimed at increasing token burn, before examining the surge in Pokémon card speculation and the growth, economics, and risks of onchain trading card platform Collector Crypt. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Kunal: https://x.com/Kunallegendd Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: Introduction US Perps Go Legit Solana’s Fee Debate Tradeoffs for Users Pokémon Cards Go Parabolic Collector Crypt’s Gacha Boom Valuing the $CARDS Token Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Building the Onchain Brokerage: Glider's Vision for Investing | Brian Huang
Gm! In this episode, we're joined by Brian Huang, Co-Founder of Glider, to discuss his journey from institutional trading and crypto custody to building an onchain investing platform. We explore the rise of tokenized assets, portfolio automation, chain abstraction, DeFi yield opportunities, risk management, institutional adoption, and the future of personalized investing. Brian also shares Glider's vision for automated investment workflows and the next generation of onchain financial products. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Glider: https://x.com/glider__ Follow Brian: https://x.com/BrianInCrypto Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: Introduction Brian’s Crypto Origin Why Glider Exists Wallets Need Better UX Personalized Investing Arrives Automated Strategies Tokenized Stocks Reality Check Abstracting DeFi Complexity Curating Onchain Risk Insurance Tradeoffs Glider’s Roadmap Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Why Crypto Needs Interest Rate Swaps | Thomas Lefort
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Thomas Lefort, Co-Founder of Exponent, to discuss the evolution of onchain interest rate markets, the limitations of Exponent’s first product iteration, and the launch of Exponent V2. We cover fixed-rate DeFi infrastructure, RWAs, strategy vaults, risk management, institutional adoption, and the growing demand for more sophisticated yield products on Solana. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Exponent: https://x.com/exponentfinance Follow Thomas: https://x.com/ttrofel Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: introduction Thomas Enters Crypto Why Exponent Exists V1 Fixed-Rate Markets RWAs Drive Yield Demand Exponent V2 Rebuild Strategy Vault Launch Partners V2 Launch Timeline Why Crypto Rates Lag Managing DeFi Risk Winning Issuer Distribution What Assets Come Next Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Raiku’s Vision for Solana Markets | Robin
Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Robin, CEO and Founder of Raiku, to discuss his background in crypto and the development of Raiku’s Solana infrastructure products focused on faster, more predictable transaction execution. We cover validator economics, stake dynamics, enterprise trading infrastructure, institutional adoption challenges, upcoming Solana network upgrades, and the evolving role of market structure across the ecosystem.Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Raiku: https://x.com/raikucom Follow Robin: https://x.com/degenroot Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: Introduction Robin’s Crypto Origin Raiku’s Differentiation Alpenglow’s Impact Why Determinism Matters Raiku’s Target Customers Why Stake Coverage Matters New Enterprise Products Solana’s Demand Problem TradFi’s Onchain Risks Sol Revenue Streams Raiku’s Product Roadmap Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
- 3 weeks ago47 min
The Institutional Era of Crypto Has Arrived | Christopher Perkins
Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Christopher Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management, to discuss Franklin Templeton’s acquisition of 250 Digital Asset Management, the institutional adoption of crypto, tokenization, regulatory developments, DeFi infrastructure, derivatives markets, and prediction markets. We also explore the convergence of AI and crypto, public market access, operational risk, and the evolving relationship between traditional finance and blockchain-based systems. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Franklin Templeton: https://x.com/FTI_US?lang=en Follow Christopher Perkins: https://x.com/perkinscr97 Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: Introduction Franklin Templeton Acquisition Regulation Unlocks Institutions Tokenization’s Next Wave Onchain Versus Wall Street Risks Holding Institutions Back Law Still Applies Onchain Crypto’s Strongest Theses Democratizing Financial Access Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Roadmap Closing Comments -- 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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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