Gm! This week we welcome Tzvi Wiesel Founder & CEO of Baxus to discuss why they're building on Solana, growing a global marketplace for spirits & of course... how Baxus are bringing whiskey onchain. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:58) Baxus Overview

(09:02) Permissionless Ad

(10:04) Account Abstraction

(13:58) User Flow & Experience

(22:05) Marketplace Dynamics

(31:17) App Chain vs Solana

(40:45) DeFi & Institutional Demand

(51:49) Market Size of Rare Spirits & Wine

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