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Gm! This week we're joined by Michael Sonnenshein to discuss the future of tokenization. We deep dive into the launch of BUIDL: crypto's largest tokenized fund, institutional demand to build on Solana, Ripple's $1.25b acquisition & more. Enjoy!
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Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock’s decentralized custody network.
The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana.
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(00:00) Introduction
(04:02) Launching The BUIDL Fund
(06:29) Working With Ethena
(09:49) Zenrock Ad
(10:32) Tokenization
(16:27) Institutional Demand To Build On Solana
(19:22) DeFi’s Breakout Moment
(23:48) Crypto Payments
(26:47) Should We Tokenize Everything?
(30:17) Zen Rock Ad
(31:01) Ripple’s $1.25b Hidden Road Acquisition
(32:50) Final Thoughts
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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.
Gm! This week we're joined by Matty Taylor to discuss the Colosseum playbook. We deep dive into what founders are building, the rise of vibe coding, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy!
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Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed
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Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv
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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/
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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.
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:22) The Colosseum Playbook
(06:45) Accelerating Solana’s Founder Ecosystem
(10:38) Ledger Ad
(11:24) MetaDAOs Futarchy Launchpad
(14:38) Vibe Coding
(18:53) Is The Crypto & AI Meta Dead?
(22:33) Memcoins
(25:15) Advice For Founders
(30:24) What’s Next For Ore?
(35:33) Is Jack Dorsey Satoshi?
(37:31) Ledger Ad
(38:16) Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million
(42:49) Finding Product Market Fit
(48:08) The Colosseum Hackathon
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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.
