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Gm! This week we're joined by Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney to discuss Swift, the most recent liquidty upgrade to Drift. We deep dive into how Swift will improve onchain execution, competing with CEXs, how to accelerate Solana DeFi, whats next for Drift & much more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:23) What Is Drift?
(04:49) Onchain Execution
(07:02) Ledger Ad
(10:32) Decentralization
(11:23) Is Swift An L2?
(18:43) The REV Impact
(23:01) MEV On Solana
(24:21) Building On Solana
(26:25) Ledger Ad
(30:58) The Key To Building An Onchain Exchange
(31:45) The Evolution Of Drift
(35:48) CEX vs DEX Perps
(38:50) What’s Next For Drift?
(41:25) Prediction Markets
(44:52) Accelerating Solana DeFi
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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.
Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup to discuss why SIMD 228 didn't pass. We deep dive into Solana's governance problem, L1 vs L2 value accrual, Ethereum's scalability challenges, Solana's ultimate vision & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:22) Why SIMD 228 Didn’t Pass
(10:00) Validator Voting On SIMD 228
(10:31) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad
(21:01) Solana Governance
(22:30) Should Solana End Its Delegation Program?
(29:11) Crypto Tax Calculator Ad
(30:45) Solana’s Inflation Problem
(31:17) L1 vs L2 Value Accrual
(39:47) Ethereum Scalability
(42:22) Solana’s Ultimate Vision
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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.
