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- Oct 6, 20251h 8m
Solana Weekly #120 - Long-Term Wealth Building with Solana: Gaius on The Vault, The Library, and Why Patience Wins
Gaius, CEO of The Vault and founder of The Library, joins the show to discuss why long-term thinking beats trading in crypto. We dive into community validators, surviving the post-FTX downturn, why Solana's developer culture is its secret weapon, and the case for staking over speculation. Plus: token economics that actually reward holders, the maturation of the Solana ecosystem, and why ignoring the noise might be your best strategy.All the links: linktr.ee/solanaweeklyConnect with Gaius:The VaultThe LibraryTwitter Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe
- Sep 29, 20251h 48m
Solana Weekly #119 - Discovering Opportunities on Solana: Oh Me on Building Kyzzen's Opportunity Platform
Oh Me, founder of Kyzzen, joins Thomas to discuss his platform's evolution from NFT education to becoming Solana's premier opportunity aggregation platform. After three years of bootstrapping with zero funding and zero team turnover, Kyzzen is launching its first NFT collection: Kyzzen no Sekai, an AI-assisted anime art project offering holders exclusive access to advanced analytics tools.Oh Me shares his unconventional framework that simplifies all crypto opportunities into just 6-7 categories, regardless of sector. He challenges the "generational wealth" narrative, instead focusing on financial freedom through sustainable income streams like DeFi yields, staking, and airdrops that work in any market condition.Key topics include:Why Kyzzen pivoted to focus solely on money-making opportunitiesThe hybrid art approach combining hand-drawn traits with AI generationAdvanced portfolio analytics and risk management tools for NFT holdersInvestment philosophy: your biggest enemies are greed and carelessnessRunning 140+ projects through Twitter Spaces in 34 weeksThe state of Solana's regulatory environment and future outlookOh Me brings a refreshingly honest perspective from his banking background, emphasizing research, risk management, and long-term thinking over speculation. A must-listen for anyone serious about building sustainable wealth in crypto.More in depth show notes at solanaweekly.fun/episodes Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe
- Aug 5, 20251h 37m
Solana Weekly #118 - KRTV on Saga Monkes and the Solana Lifestyle
Solana Weekly with KRTV from Saga MonkesThis episode features host Thomas Bahamas interviewing KRTV, creator of the Saga Monkes NFT collection on Solana and advocate for both NFT's and Solana in general. They explore NFTs' resurgence, Solana's ecosystem advantages, meme coins vs. NFTs, DePIN challenges, the Saga phone's history, and Saga Monkes' origin.https://x.com/krtvdepthttps://x.com/sagamonkesMore show notes at solanaweekly.fun/episodes Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe
- Jul 30, 20251h 20m
Solana Weekly #117 - Finding Nirvana and a Store of Value
Episode OverviewIn this episode of Solana Weekly, host Thomas interviews Sid from Nirvana Finance to explore their innovative approach to creating a crypto-native store of value on the Solana blockchain. The discussion dives into the challenges of value storage in crypto, the unique mechanics of the ANA token, and how Nirvana aims to provide stability and transparency in a volatile market. * Support the Show: Subscribe to Solana Weekly on your preferred platform, leave a review, and share the episode on LinkedIn or Twitter/X to amplify Thomas.More in depth show notes at solanaweekly.fun/episodes Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe
- Jul 22, 202542 min
Solana Weekly #116 - Nansen CEO Alex Talks Crypto Cycles and OnChain Analytics
Join host Thomas Bahamas on Solana Weekly for an awesome chat with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen which is the gold standard in crypto analytics. They explore tokenized assets blending TradFi and crypto, market cycles and "chain wars," Solana's edge in RWAs, regulatory ironies pushing retail into meme coins, and Nansen's evolution from DeFi tools to AI agents for real-time on-chain insights.Top 3 Takeaways:Crypto's "sandbox era" of speculation is hardening infrastructure for real assets like tokenized stocks on Solana.Regulations should enable positive-sum investments (e.g., equity in protocols) over zero-sum meme games.Nansen democratizes analytics with labeled addresses, staking ($2B+ TVL), and upcoming AI for portfolio tracking and alpha discovery.Listen for the full dive into the future of finance!Links:Nansen: https://nansen.aiAlex on X: https://x.com/ASvaneviktwitter.comSolana Weekly on X: https://x.com/solanaweeklypodtwitter.comEpisodes: https://solanaweekly.fun/episodes Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe
- Jul 11, 202556 min
Solana Weekly #115 - Redstone Is Bringing Private Credit and T-Bills to Solana DeFi
Marcin - Co-founder and GTM lead at Redstone, crypto veteran since 2017 with background in quantitative economics. Previously worked at Google Cloud before founding Redstone in 2020.The Oracle Infrastructure RevolutionRedstone's Modular Architecture Redstone built a fundamentally different oracle system designed for scalability from day one. Unlike traditional models that were difficult to scale across networks and assets, Redstone uses a modular architecture with four modules—keeping three off-chain to minimize integration complexity. This design enables rapid deployment across new blockchains and virtual machines.Multi-Chain Pioneer* First oracle on many non-EVM networks including TON (Telegram), Starknet, and Fuel VM* Strategic expansion philosophy: "Go where people want us, not where we force ourselves"* 75% of company are engineers, maintaining 100% reliability with zero mispricing incidentsWhy Solana, Why NowPerfect Timing Convergence Redstone's Solana launch aligned with a critical market moment. Their partnership with Securitize to serve major tokenized funds (BlackRock BUIDL, VanEck, Apollo, etc.) coincided with Solana's emerging RWA momentum through protocols like Camino, Drift, and Jupiter.Foundation Support Meeting Lily (Solana Foundation director) at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai catalyzed the expansion, providing technical resources and ecosystem connections for smooth integration.Real-World Assets ExplainedTwo Flagship Products* Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)* Low-risk, yield-bearing government securities* Principle should always appreciate (barring systemic USD issues)* Considered equivalent to cash in accounting (0-3 month bills)* Apollo's Diversified Credit Fund (Tokenized as ACRE)* Private credit outside traditional banking system* Example: Entrepreneur needs $10M for factory railway, banks reject due to complexity* Apollo intermediates: lenders provide capital at 8%, borrowers pay 12%, Apollo manages 4% spread* Involves real risk of default, but diversified across 100-1000 loansAccess Revolution* Traditional minimum: $5-10 million* Tokenized minimum: $50,000 (100x reduction in barrier to entry)* Global accessibility without complex traditional finance onboardingThe Technical Innovation: sACRESecurity vs. Utility Challenge ACRE is a security token, making it non-transferable and unsuitable for DeFi liquidations. Securitize created an elegant solution:* sACRE: Non-security wrapper around ACRE* Enables DeFi integration while maintaining regulatory compliance* Liquidators interact only with sACRE, never touching the underlying security* Vault system allows redemption back to USDC when neededDeFi Use Cases and Looping StrategiesThe Looping Mechanism* Deposit $1M worth of sACRE as collateral* Borrow $500K USDC (50% LTV for safety margin)* Buy more sACRE with borrowed USDC* Repeat process until hitting minimum investment thresholds* Amplify exposure while maintaining liquidation safetyRisk Considerations* Platform risk (Drift/Camino vulnerabilities)* Asset price risk (private credit can decline unlike T-Bills)* Liquidation risk if looped too aggressively* Need for proper risk management and position sizingInstitutional Adoption PathwayBaby Steps Philosophy Unlike crypto's "10x or bust" mentality, institutions take measured approaches:* Current: Basic tokenization and custody* Next: Simple lending and structured products* Future: On-chain hedge funds and complex derivativesBenefits Driving Adoption* Broader Access: Geographic and capital barriers removed* Secondary Liquidity: Instant swaps vs. 90-day redemption periods* DeFi Composability: Integration with lending, looping, structured products* Transparency: On-chain visibility vs. opaque traditional systemsMarket Lessons and Risk ManagementLearning from Terra/Anchor* Size caps prevent systemic overheating* Transparency requirements for risk assessment* Multiple audits and conservative approaches* Recognition that 20% yields were unsustainableCurrent Systemic Risks* Staking derivatives pose the largest pote
- Jun 24, 20251h 33m
Solana Weekly #114 - Greater Fools Tells the Solana Story by TBoh
Solana Weekly with Tboh - "The Greater Fools" Book DiscussionGuest BackgroundTboh (Scott) is a professional author and screenwriter with 30 years of experience in Los Angeles. He previously had a successful true crime book that debuted at #1 on Amazon, appeared on major media outlets (Howard Stern, SNL, NBC), and became a Jeopardy answer. For the past 10-15 years, he's been ghostwriting for others, but decided to write about something he's passionate about: Solana.The Book: "The Greater Fools"* Genre: Fantasy/adventure story that teaches crypto concepts through narrative* Target Audience: 300 million fantasy/sci-fi readers worldwide who want to learn about crypto* Length: 110,000 words (originally planned for 50,000)* Timeline: 1.5 years in development (originally planned for 8 months)* Educational Goal: By the end, readers understand wallets, exchanges, blockchain basics, Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, and how to avoid common scamsFunding and Community SupportTebow took an unconventional approach by raising "seed funding" for a novel:* Initial Investors: Jordan and Barage (DTP founders), Monterey Rice (Pandas CEO), Nana Trades, EJ the Cray* Community Backing: Exalt DAO (sub-community of Pandas) provided treasury funds* Solana Foundation: Gave him a booth at Breakpoint Singapore 2023* Investment Philosophy: Investors said "if we see the money again, great, but we want to support what you're doing"Solana NFT History Deep DiveThe conversation provides rich historical context about Solana's NFT evolution:Degen Apes - The Catalyst* Impact: Brought Solana to worldwide attention, caused network congestion* Significance: First major hyped mint that attracted people from other blockchains* Art Quality: Described as "Pixar-level" 3D art* Community: Focused on IP development, entertainment company aspirationsOther Major Collections* Degenerate Trash Pandas: Where Tebow found his community, focused on supporting struggling artists* Famous Foxes: Early utility pioneers, built essential NFT tools* Solana Monkey Business: "LinkedIn of Solana" - networking hub for builders and successful individuals* Okay Geckos: Gossip Goblin's collection, known for strong community support* DeGods: Described as having a "frat boy" culture, controversial but loyal communityNFTs vs. Meme Coins AnalysisNFT Communities (Historical)* Structure: Discord-based, PFP-driven tribal identity* Characteristics: Country club model - pay entry fee, stay for community value* Innovation Hub: Where most Solana tooling and infrastructure was developed* Longevity: Built for long-term community engagement* Shared Trauma: Community bonds strengthened during the FTX collapse and bear marketMeme Coins (Current)* Structure: Telegram-based, focused on quick gains* Philosophy: "Come make money and feel free to dump on me"* Timeframe: Shorter-term oriented* Capital Formation: Can go from zero to billions quicklyKey Insights on Solana's Competitive Advantages* User Experience: Superior wallet experience, negligible transaction fees* Artist Accessibility: Low barriers to entry for creators* Community Accessibility: Direct access to founders and CEOs via DMs* Developer Tools: Rapid innovation in NFT infrastructure* Battle-Tested Community: Survived FTX collapse and bear market togetherThe Future of NFTsBoth hosts believe NFTs will return because:* Established Communities: Collections like Monkey DAO, SMBs, and Geckos built lasting value* Unique Utility: Access to exclusive groups, deal flow, and networking opportunities* Proven Models: Examples like Quacks providing tiered access to investment opportunities* Undervaluation: Current NFT prices don't reflect the community infrastructure builtBook Marketing Challenges and StrategiesTebow faces unique challenges marketing a crypto book:* Timing Issue: Wrote during NFT winter when interest was low* Distribution Dilemma: Balancing Web3 native release vs. traditional publishing* Com
- Jun 23, 20251h 1m
Solana Weekly #113 - Digital Identity, Rewards, and Making Recommendations with Simon From SolanaID
Host Thomas sits down with Simon, founder of Solana ID, during Solana Accelerate in New York to discuss the future of digital identity on Solana. They explore how Solana ID is solving user acquisition challenges for dApps while giving users control over their digital reputation.GuestSimon - Founder of Solana ID Hosts the "Sol Brothers" podcastKey Topics DiscussedThe Digital Identity ProblemThe Core Issue: dApps don't know their users - "DeFi apps don't have users, they have strangers"Users build reputation across multiple wallets with no way to aggregate their identityCurrent marketing is inefficient - throwing money at random users who don't care about the productHow Solana ID WorksUnified Identity: Connects multiple wallets to create one comprehensive identity profileSOLID Score: Aggregates on-chain behavior into meaningful scores and badgesPrivacy-First Approach: Apps get behavioral data without knowing real identitiesWin-Win-Win Model: Users get perks, apps get better targeting, protocol generates revenuePrivacy vs User Experience BalanceUX First Philosophy: Prioritizing ease of use over extreme privacy to drive adoptionDual Approach: Offering both zero-knowledge proofs and traditional Web2 API integrationsZK Implementation: Using ZK-TLS technology with ZK Pass for cryptographic verification of social media and other off-chain dataSolana Ecosystem InsightsConsumer Chain Evolution: Solana's focus on user experience over pure tech specificationsNetwork Effects: Why Ethereum remains dominant despite inferior tech, and how Solana is building similar network effectsDeveloper Experience: Rust vs Solidity - more complex but more robust developmentTechnical ChallengesData Accessibility: Making Solana's complex on-chain data readable for appsReal-time Querying: Providing instant access to wallet history and behavior patternsInfrastructure: Building indexing and aggregation tools for the ecosystemToken Strategy and Market DynamicsSOLID Token: Launched in December, faced market challenges during altcoin declineDual Product Management: Balancing protocol development with token utilityMarket Timing: Lessons learned from launching during market downturnUpcoming Features and AnnouncementsID Display Network: Partners will show perks directly on their platforms to Solana ID holdersSocial Media Integration: Traditional API connections alongside ZK proofsSingle Sign-On: Potential "Sign in with Solana ID" functionalityMajor Announcement: Something big coming with Solana Foundation during Accelerate weekMulti-Chain Future DiscussionSolana Focus: Staying laser-focused on one ecosystem for maximum impactPotential Expansion: Future possibility of white-labeling or expanding to other chainsMarket Dynamics: Why most chains haven't achieved the network effects needed for successRegulatory EnvironmentInnovation Acceleration: How improved crypto regulations will benefit the ecosystemSolana's Position: As a US-based company, well-positioned for regulatory clarityBuilder Ecosystem: Expecting more innovation as regulatory uncertainty decreasesKey Quotes"DeFi apps don't have users, they have strangers""Privacy usually adds an element of complexity - if you don't give a big enough benefit, people will not use your application""Solana ID is a bet on Solana, and Solana is a bet on crypto""We're making wallets human readable basically"Resources MentionedSolana ID App: app.solana.idWeekly Community Calls: "SOLID Talks" - Saturdays 3:00 PM UTCJupiter: Leading example of consumer-focused Solana appsPortfolio Trackers: Awaken Tax, Jupiter Portfolio, Asset DashDomain Services: SNS, All DomainTechnical StackZero-Knowledge: ZK-TLS technology via ZK Pass partnershipProgramming: Rust on SolanaData Indexing: Custom infrastructure for real-time wallet analysisIntegration: API endpoints for dApp integrationTarget AudienceSolana developers building consumer applications<
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