Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. After a crazy couple of weeks for Solana & crypto more broadly, we deep dive into Stripe's crypto announcement, Solana MEV, EigenLayer's token launch, Kamino + Drift Airdrops & more!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:15) Stripe Is Bullish
(13:36) Helium Mobile Ad
(17:10) MEV On Solana
(28:34) Firedancer
(35:17) Permissionless III Ad
(43:49) Performance vs Decentralization
(46:30) Kamino & Drift Airdrops
(57:10) EigenLayer
(01:08:50) Crypto Needs More Apps
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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.