Lightspeed Has Solana Earned The Hype? | Mert Mumtaz, Garrett Harper
Welcome to Lightspeed's third "Roundup" episode, where Mert and Garrett discuss the top stories of the week and trends they are seeing in crypto. In this episode, we discuss why all eyes are on Solana, hype vs reality, Bankless' Ethereum vs Solana episode, the significance of Solana projects launching tokens and our takeaways from Breakpoint.
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:35) Why Are Prices Pumping Right Now?
(03:15) The Ethereum vs Solana Philosophy
(37:37) Focus On Product and Finding PMF
(49:33) Solana Projects Launching Tokens
(55:38) Horizontal Integration and DeFi Competition
(57:53) The Big 3 and Crypto’s Ecosystems
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Resources
Bankless' Ethereum vs Solana episode
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Disclaimers:
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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, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.