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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.
The State Of Solana, Frankendancer & Crypto's Bullish Catalyst's | Ian Unsworth
Lightspeed
1 hour 10 minutes
1 month ago
The State Of Solana, Frankendancer & Crypto's Bullish Catalyst's | Ian Unsworth
Gm! This week Ian Unsworth joins the show for a roundup of the latest Solana news. We deep dive into crypto's bullish catalysts in 2025/26, the state of markets, what's next for Frankendancer, stablecoins on Solana & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(06:05) Solana’s Largest Treasury Company: Forward Industries
(15:20) Katana Ad
(16:22) Is There Another Bull Catalyst For Crypto?
(24:01) Stablecoins On Solana
(30:42) Katana Ad
(31:45) What Is Fogo?
(42:10) Pump Fun
(53:19) Frankendancer
(57:34) Jito Token Value Accrual
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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.
