Lightspeed
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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How SOAR is Solving Tokens | Tom Curry
<p>Gm! In this episode we are joined by Tom Curry to discuss Soar’s approach to tokenizing businesses, and improving fundraising via onchain models. We also cover internet capital markets, token–equity alignment, founder incentives, liquidity challenges, regulation, and onboarding retail investors into long-term, startup-focused crypto investing.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p>Follow Soar: https://x.com/LaunchOnSoar</p> <p>Follow Tom Curry: https://x.com/imtomcurry</p> <p>Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Join the Lightspe...
Blockchains Beyond the Public Internet | Austin Federa
<p>Gm! This episode we’re joined by Austin Federa to discuss DoubleZero’s 2025 progress, its private fiber network, performance gains beyond the public internet, validator and stake incentivization, and more.<br>Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p>Follow DoubleZero: https://x.com/doublezero</p> <p>Follow Austin Federa: https://x.com/Austin_Federa</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>Sablier is the leading onchain token distribution protocol — now on Solana. Tru...
Do Buybacks Make Sense? | Lucas Bruder
<p>Gm! We're back with Lucas from Jito to break down the new IBRL dashboard on Solana validator behavior. We also dive into token buybacks versus growth, governance design, and more.</p> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p>Follow Jito Labs: https://x.com/jito_labs</p> <p>Follow Lucas Bruder: https://x.com/buffalu__?lang=en</p> <p>Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <...
Where To Allocate In 2026 | Matty Taylor
<p>Gm! We're back with Matty Taylor to unpack what's next for Colosseum in 2026. We deep dive into where Matty sees the most opportunity right now, crypto token vs equity problem, token buybacks, Solana DeFi and more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Matty: https://twitter.com/mattytay</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>PFOF on Solana: https://x.com/bqbrady/status/2005661528096436394</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Mach...
What's Next For Solana In 2026?
<p>Gm! We're back with Carlos for another weekly roundup. This week we discuss recent SOL ETF inflows, payment for order flow on Solana, why JitoSOL is losing market share, our 2026 predictions & more. Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>PFOF on Solana: https://x.com/bqbrady/status/2005661528096436394</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly...
What's Next For Crypto In 2026 | Kairos Research
<p>Gm! We're back with Teddy and Ian at Kairos Research for a discussion on what to expect heading into 2026. We deep dive into the behind the scenes of running a validator, Solana's inflation dynamics, the perps opportunity, are token buybacks actually positive & more. Enjoy!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Ian: https://x.com/Ian_Unsworth</p> <p>Follow Teddy: https://x.com/Teddy_oost</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <...
How To Fix Crypto's Token Dilemma
<p>Gm! We're back with Dan & Carlos for our final roundup of the year. We deep dive into the current DEX landscape, crypto's token vs equity dilemma, prop AMMs, onchain equities & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. </p> <p><br></p> <p>peaq is home to 60+ apps acr...
How Kamino Became Solana's Largest Lending Protocol | Marius Ciubotariu
<p>Gm! We're back with Marius Ciubotariu to discuss the recent Kamino product launches as we head into 2026. We deep dive into the DeFi lending flywheel, how Kamino became Solana's largest borrow/lend protocol, growth in 2026 & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Marius: https://x.com/y2kappa</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. </p> <p><br></p> <p>pe...
Solana's Biggest Opportunity In 2026 | Dan Smith
<p>Gm! We're back with Dan Smith to discuss the latest happening in the Solana ecosystem. We deep dive into the new Lightspeed investor relations platform, takeaways from Breakpoint, the rise of prop AMMs & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>To find out more about the Lightspeed platform: https://x.com/Blockworks_/status/1999110569186701349</p> <p>--</p> <p>pe...
How Hylo Is Accelerating Solana DeFi In 2026 | Plish
<p> Gm! We're back with Plish to discuss Hylo and their riadmap heading into 2026. We deep dive into the Hylo origin story, how Hylo became Solana's highest yielding stablecoin, risk management during liquidation events, SOL's inflation rate & more. Enjoy! </p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow Plish: https://x.com/0xPlish</p> <p>Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_</p> <p>Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx</p> <p>--</p> <p>peaq, the Machine Economy Computer, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. </p> <p><br></p> <p>pe...
