EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 47 MIN
2025 Is Solana's Biggest Year | Weekly Roundup
from Lightspeed · host Blockworks
Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss why 2025 is setup to be one of Solana's biggest years. We deep dive into new network upgrades on the horizon, the Microstrategy of Solana playbook, do stablecoins need their own chains & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- (00:00) Introduction (01:04) TradFi = Crypto With Suits (07:51) 2025: Solana’s Biggest Year (14:34) Ledger Ad (17:23) The Microstrategy Of Solana Impact (25:12) Crypto’s Narrative Problem (29:00) How To Best Execute In Crypto (31:30) Ledger Ad (32:19) Do Stablecoins Need Their Own Chains? (41:01) Circle’s S-1 & Stablecoin Business Models -- 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. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss why 2025 is setup to be one of Solana's biggest years. We deep dive into new network upgrades on the horizon, the Microstrategy of Solana playbook, do stablecoins need their own chains & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- (00:00) Introduction (01:04) TradFi = Crypto With Suits (07:51) 2025: Solana’s Biggest Year (14:34) Ledger Ad (17:23) The Microstrategy Of Solana Impact (25:12) Crypto’s Narrative Problem (29:00) How To Best Execute In Crypto (31:30) Ledger Ad (32:19) Do Stablecoins Need Their Own Chains? (41:01) Circle’s S-1 & Stablecoin Business Models -- 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. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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