Episodes 295
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (28)
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Blockworks Acquires Messari

Jun 12, 2026 28m

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…

Solving Sol Value Accrual

Jun 11, 2026 57m

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 Era of Tokenized Yield Strategies | Ben Nadareski

Jun 09, 2026 50m

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…

US Crypto Perps Arrive, Solana Rethinks Fees

Jun 04, 2026 1h 4m

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…

Building the Onchain Brokerage: Glider's Vision for Investing | Brian Huang

Jun 02, 2026 51m

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…

Why Crypto Needs Interest Rate Swaps | Thomas Lefort

May 28, 2026 49m

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…

Raiku’s Vision for Solana Markets | Robin

May 26, 2026 51m

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…

The Institutional Era of Crypto Has Arrived | Christopher Perkins

May 22, 2026 47m

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…

Jupiter’s Push Beyond Crypto Trading | Kash Dhanda

May 20, 2026 55m

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kash Dhanda, COO of Jupiter, to discuss Jupiter’s expanding DeFi strategy, including USDE integration, yield-generating assets, lending models, tokenized…

Inside JTX: Jito’s New Trading Platform | Lucas Bruder

May 14, 2026 26m

Gm! In today’s episode we’re joined by Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, to discuss the launch of JTX, a new Solana trading platform focused on professional retail users. We also cover transaction…

Agentic Finance for Everyday Users | Chris

May 12, 2026 57m

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris from Loyal to discuss building smart-account infrastructure on Solana to automate onchain financial tasks, including stablecoin yield optimization and…

Inside Jito’s New Solana Plugin Strategy | Eric & Hayden

May 09, 2026 57m

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Eric and Hayden from Jito to discuss Solana Accelerate, the launch of Jito’s Maker Prioritization Plugin, and broader efforts to improve Solana’s market…

Inside Upshift: Building the Future of Onchain Vaults | Aya Kantorovich

May 05, 2026 58m

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Aya Kantorovich, Co-CEO of Upshift, to discuss the development of multi-chain vault infrastructure, its origins in onchain prime brokerage, and key lessons…

Solana Was Too Late to Perps

Apr 30, 2026 55m

Gm! In today’s episode we discuss Solana’s Q1 performance, highlighting growth in tokenized real-world assets and shifting trading activity. We also cover Pumpfun’s buyback changes, Pumpcade’s…

LPing Is Trading: Rethinking DeFi Strategies | Dann & Miir

Apr 29, 2026 45m

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…

Tokenizing Private Markets: Inside the Rise of PreStocks | Xavier Ekkel

Apr 24, 2026 47m

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…

The KelpDAO Hack and DeFi’s Stress Test | Ian Unsworth

Apr 22, 2026 1h 2m

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…

DoubleZero Edge: Democratizing the Speed Advantage | Austin Federa

Apr 16, 2026 48m

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.…

How Institutions Are Moving Onchain | Catherine Gu

Apr 14, 2026 50m

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Catherine Gu, Head of Product, Digital Assets at Solana, to discuss her transition from Visa to Solana, the institutional adoption of blockchain, tokenization,…

Titan's Solution to Onchain Pricing | defipancakes

Apr 09, 2026 51m

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by defipancakes, Co-Founder and CTO of Titan, to discuss a major social engineering exploit affecting Drift, broader DeFi security practices, and the Solana…

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