EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 50 MIN
Is Zora Crypto's Breakout SocialFi Moment? | Weekly Roundup
from Lightspeed · host Blockworks
Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into what's happening with Zora, crypto's transparency problem, bot sniping on pump.fun, the Microstrategy playbook on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave 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 (00:52) What’s Going On With Zora? (10:56) Ledger Ad (11:42) SocialFi On Crypto (18:05) Unpacking The Zora Airdrop (22:12) Crypto’s Transparency Problem (24:47) Zora Data Dive (27:14) Ledger Ad (28:00) Bot Sniping & Pump.Fun Revenue (37:20) The Microstrategy Of Solana Playbook -- 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 weekly roundup. We deep dive into what's happening with Zora, crypto's transparency problem, bot sniping on pump.fun, the Microstrategy playbook on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave 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 (00:52) What’s Going On With Zora? (10:56) Ledger Ad (11:42) SocialFi On Crypto (18:05) Unpacking The Zora Airdrop (22:12) Crypto’s Transparency Problem (24:47) Zora Data Dive (27:14) Ledger Ad (28:00) Bot Sniping & Pump.Fun Revenue (37:20) The Microstrategy Of Solana Playbook -- 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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Is Zora Crypto's Breakout SocialFi Moment? | Weekly Roundup
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