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The Latest Development
by Exo Tech
The Latest Development is the essential podcast for blockchain builders, developers, and innovators pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology. Hosted by Exo Tech, each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, developers, and visionaries who are shaping the future of blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, and the Solana ecosystem. From governance innovations and fundraising solutions to AI trading algorithms and data infrastructure, we dive deep into the technical challenges and breakthrough solutions that define the cutting edge of blockchain development. Whether you're a developer, founder, or blockchain enthusiast, The Latest Development delivers the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve. New episodes weekly - Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
Episodes
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Solana to $10K? Parker on DFDV, Digital Oil & the Future of Finance
🎙 The Latest Development Podcast | Solana to $10K? Parker (DFDV) on Building the Digital Economy In this high-signal episode of The Latest Development, host Dirt welcomes Parker — COO & CIO of DeFi Dev Corp (NASDAQ: DFDV) — for a deep dive into Solana, public crypto companies, and the future of...
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SP3ND Explained: Pay With Solana & Stablecoins on Amazon, Shopify & More (No KYC)
🎙️ The Latest Development – The Summit Series Ep. 5 Cruising Salt Lake City in the Jeep with Josh from SP3ND (@SP3NDdotshop) Pulling out of the MtnDAO office for Episode 5 of The Summit Series! Host Dirt sits down with Josh (aka @jpsychedelic369), co-founder of SP3ND — the easiest way to buy...
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QuickNode: Mike MacCana on Cryptography Roots, Solana Adoption & Future-Proof Privacy
In Ep 4 of The Summit Series on The Latest Development podcast — presented by EXO and hosted by Dirt — we hit the road in a Jeep cruising up the stunning snowy Wasatch mountains surrounding Salt Lake City, Utah. Joining Dirt is Mike MacCana, Solana Developer Relations at QuickNode, a cryptography...
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Chomp Founder: The Plan to Gamify What We Really Think
The Latest Development Podcast – Summit Series Ep. 3 Guest: Isaac from Chomp (@chompdotfyi) Hosted by Dirt | Presented by EXO Cruising up the snowy Wasatch mountains in the jeep, host Dirt sits down with Isaac from Chomp during the legendary mtnDAO crypto workshop in Salt Lake City. Filmed...
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From Saskatchewan Mines to Solana Privacy: Jerk Terror’s 12-Year Crypto Run
The Summit Series Episode 2 of The Latest Development (presented by EXO, hosted by Dirt)! Filmed in the Jeep en route to Snowbird for mtnDAO week two in Salt Lake City — raw, real-time builder conversation with mountain views. Dirt talks with Jerk (@hydex_io), co-founder/CEO of Hydex: a 12+ year...
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From mtnDAO Hub to Trading Superapp: Inside Ranger’s Roadmap
The Summit Series kicks off with host Dirt chauffeuring Barrett (co-founder of Ranger Finance & mtnDAO) through Salt Lake City for a candid, on-the-go conversation about building in crypto, the power of co-working spaces, AI adoption, and the future of decentralized finance on Solana. Recorded...
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Earn the Way You Want to Earn: Gamma's ML-Powered DeFi Agents with Samiar
The Latest Development – EXO Tech Podcast Hosted by Mike | Guest: Samiar from Gamma (@_gammafi) In this episode, Mike sits down with Samiar, founder of Gamma to dive deep into the future of accessible DeFi yield on Solana and beyond. Discover how Gamma uses advanced ML models and proprietary data...
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Why the Public Internet Can’t Scale Crypto – DoubleZero’s Plan to Fix It
The Latest Development – EXO Tech Podcast Mike sits down with Austin Fedora (formerly Solana Foundation) — co-founder of DoubleZero — to dive deep into one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in crypto. From leaving Solana to become the man with the plan to build a high-performance,...
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Keep Asking Why: How Superteam Canada Builds the Next Wave of Solana Founders | Fibs
In this episode of The Latest Development Podcast by EXO Tech, host Mike aka Dirt sits down with Fibonacci aka Fibs, a core member of Superteam Canada (and Lucid Drakes) to dive deep into how they’re fueling the growth of Solana builders across the country. From busting common founder delusions...
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Layer33: Decentralizing Solana from the Ground Up w/ Nicky Scanz, Founder
### YouTube Description In this episode of the TLD Podcast, host Dirt (aka Mike) sits down with Nicky Scanz, founder of Layer33 – a new coalition of independent Solana validators aimed at preserving and strengthening Solana’s decentralization. Fresh off their indie SOL pool launch and a standout...
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Alchemy: Joining the RPC Race on Solana w/ Aurimus
Aurimus from Alchemy @ Breakpoint Abu Dhabi | The Latest Development Podcast In this special on-site episode of The Latest Development, recorded live at Breakpoint 2025 in Abu Dhabi, we sit down with Aurimus from Alchemy to dive deep into Alchemy’s bold entry into Solana infrastructure. Aurimus...
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R3: Why Institutional Capital Is Choosing Solana with Richard Brown, CEO R3 Labs
🔥 Richard Brown (CEO of R3 Labs) on Why Solana is the Future of Institutional Blockchain & Real-World Assets | Breakpoint Abu Dhabi 2025 Live from Solana's Breakpoint conference in Abu Dhabi (December 2025), Richard Brown — CEO of R3 Labs and former CTO — joins us for an in-depth conversation on...
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Perena: The S&P 500 for On-chain Yield.
Anna, founder of Perena, joins TLD to talk about building the “stable bank of Solana” and why 2025 is the year to stop holding plain USDC & USDT. In this easy-to-follow episode she explains: 1. What Perena actually does and where the name comes from. 2. Why Solana users are accidentally sending...
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Lucid Drakes How Culture Is Pushing Finance w Meta, Cofounder
On this episode of The Latest Development, Dirt sits down with the founder and Den Master of Lucid Drakes to unpack what actually happens when a Web3 community cultivates intimacy (65/67 minted) with a talented group of well connected individuals, refuses to dilute, and still keeps building...
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Asymmetric Research: Lessons From the Top Web3 Security Firm w/ JC, CEO
In this episode, Dirt sits down with Jonathan Claudius — founder of Asymmetric Research and former Jump Crypto and Mozilla security lead — to discuss how one of crypto’s most trusted security firms approaches incident response, long-term client partnerships, and the art of being “boring but...
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Sol Brothers: What it takes to be in crypto?
Episode Description: Dirt sits down with Simon and Eno, the dynamic "Sol Brothers," to dive into the fast-paced world of Solana and crypto. From their first shisha-fueled meeting in Dubai to dominating global conferences and build stations, they share raw insights on building trust, dodging...
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Seedplex: Venture as a Service
Today on The Latest Development, Dirt sits down with the founders of Seedplex — Treggs & SpacemanDev — to break down how they’re reinventing startup fundraising through on-chain private equity access. If you’re bullish on crypto venture + want liquid exposure to early-stage companies, this…
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Nomu: Turning E-Commerce Inside Out w/ Daniel, Founder
In this episode, Daniel from Nomu unpacks how tokenizing product margins lets customers share in upside — a model he calls Sound Commerce. We cover why e-commerce is broken, how to realign incentives between brands and buyers, and what it takes to onboard Web2 users without even mentioning…
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We Are Ready For Stablecoin Mass Adoption | Drake, Agora CTO
In this episode of The Latest Development, host Dirt sits down with Drake Evans, CTO and technical founder of Agora, a leading stablecoin platform. Drake shares his journey from traditional finance to crypto, his pivotal role at Frax, and the vision behind Agora’s multi-chain stablecoin, AUSD.…
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Building High-Performance Infrastructure for Solana | Robin from Raiku
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt sits down with Robin (@Degenroot), founder of Raiku, to unpack how Raiku is solving blockchain bottlenecks and advancing Solana. They dive into Raiku’s ahead-of-time (AOT) block auctions, validator-side upgrades, edge compute, and what it takes to bring...
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Get Outside with Caitlin of Moonwalk Fitness
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt sits down with Caitlin Cook (aka @DeadCaitBounce), Head of Growth at Moonwalk Fitness. They dive into the story behind Moonwalk, Solana-powered step challenges, habit formation, real-world activations, and building a sticky fitness product without...
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GOLFN: Value Accrual on the Golf Course
Dirt and Brandon dive deep into the GOLFN mobile app, a revolutionary blend of crypto and golf that rewards you for playing in the real world. From NFTs boosting your points to partnerships with top golf brands like L.A.B., Cleveland, and Strixon, discover how GOLFN is changing the game for golf...
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All the MonkeDAO Business w/ Jemmy
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt is joined by Jemmy, co-founder of MonkeDAO, to explore how one of Solana’s earliest NFT communities has grown into a powerhouse for builders, investors, and local chapters worldwide. Jemmy shares the origin story of MonkeDAO, from Discord chats during…
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DeFi Tuna: A Spot Trading Innovation via the Fusion AMM w/ founder Moty
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt talks to Moty, founder of DeFi Tuna, about building one of the most innovative DeFi protocols on Solana. Moty shares his journey from 100x leverage trading on BitMEX, to gaming and NFTs, and ultimately to creating Fusion AMM—a new automated market maker...
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The Future of Crypto is Mobile w/ Chase Barker of Solana Mobile
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt talks to Chase Barker, former Solana Foundation dev advocate and now part of the Solana Mobile team, about Seeker, the new crypto-native phone. They dive deep into why mobile is the next frontier for Web3, what makes Seeker different, and how the DApp...
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How to Fix Fundraising & Governance via Futarchy w/ Kollan of MetaDAO
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt welcomes back OG builder Kollan from MetaDAO to explore a new era of trustless fundraising and governance. From futarchy to unruggable ICOs, they break down why most token models are broken—and how MetaDAO is trying to fix them. Whether you’re launching…
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AI Trading & Levelling Up with Scout | Edgar, founder of Dark
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt chats with Edgar, founder of Dark Research, to unpack Scout—an AI-native trading terminal built for Solana power users. From his time at MarginFi and mtnDAO to launching Dark as a public, no-VC lab, Edgar shares how applied AI is reshaping trading,...
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Understanding LaserStream & Helius with Cofounder Nick
In this episode of Latest Development, Dirt sits down with Nick Pennie, co-founder of Helius, to break down their newest release: LaserStream—a game-changing streaming infrastructure for Solana. LaserStream solves one of the most frustrating problems for developers: how to reliably stream account...
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Pyra: The DeFi-Native Neobank on Solana | Diego, Cofounder
In this episode, Dirt sits down with Diego, co-founder and CEO of Pyra, to discuss how they're building a mobile-first neobank on Solana. Pyra is designed for DeFi natives and everyday users alike, allowing you to invest your paycheck in on-chain assets, access DeFi protocols, and still use a…
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Fast & Reliable Data with Steve from Triton One
Welcome to another episode of The Latest Development, where we dive into the latest tools and infrastructure being built on Solana. This week we’re joined by Steve from Triton One to talk about their powerful data streaming tools—Dragon’s Mouth and Fumarole—and how they’re helping builders scale...
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Understanding Solana's Pinocchio | Taylor, Cofounder Exo Tech
In this episode of The Latest Development, we dive deep into Pinocchio, a revolutionary new library for building highly optimized Solana applications. Host interviews Taylor, co-founder of Exo Tech, to explore this fresh alternative to the widely-used Anchor framework. What You'll Learn: 🔧 What…
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The Latest Development is the essential podcast for blockchain builders, developers, and innovators pushing the boundaries of decentralized technology. Hosted by Exo Tech, each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, developers, and visionaries who are shaping the future of blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, and the Solana ecosystem.
From governance innovations and fundraising solutions to AI trading algorithms and data infrastructure, we dive deep into the technical challenges and breakthrough solutions that define the cutting edge of blockchain development. Whether you're a developer, founder, or blockchain enthusiast, The Latest Development delivers the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.
New episodes weekly - Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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