Lightspeed Cross-Post: The State of Solana DeFi With Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney

Gm! This week we're joined by Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney to discuss the state of Solana DeFi today. Enjoy! -- Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code BELL10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:32) The State Of Solana DeFi (5:34) Market Making Onchain (10:06) Ledger Ad (10:30) Solana Network Upgrades (17:27) The Axiom Success Story (21:02) Competing As A Perps DEX (22:58) The Future Of Tokenization (29:13) Ledger Ad (29:54) Bitcoin (33:53) Solana: The L1 vs Apps (39:14) Why Does DeFi Matter? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.