Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of the Solana network. We deep dive into SIMD 96 & 228, why Pump.fun is launching its own AMM, REV declines in February, stablecoin growth & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:23) Takeaway’s From SIMD 96

(06:47) Staking On Solana

(10:04) Solana Data Deep Dive

(13:05) Ledger Ad

(13:55) REV On Solana

(16:56) Why Pump.fun Is Launching An AMM

(21:13) Solana’s DEX War

(26:23) REV Declines Post LIBRA

(30:11) Ledger Ad

(30:59) Stablecoin Growth On Solana

(36:40) SIMD 228

(42:06) Nominal vs Real Yields

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