Gm! this week, Emmett Hollyer joins the show to discuss the next chapter of Solana Mobile ahead of their latest phone release in 2025. We reflect on why the Solana Saga was successful, how to create a great product, crypto UX & how crypto can break the mobile duopoly. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:47) Solana Mobile

(06:38) Building A Crypto First Phone

(08:27) Solana Seeker

(11:17) Solana Saga

(16:09) Marques Brownlee's Saga Phone Reaction

(17:53) The Saga Phone Breakout Moment

(20:12) Solana Mobile's Adoption Flywheel

(24:44) Breaking Up The Mobile Duopoly

(30:28) Super Apps vs Decentralization

(34:56) Crypto Apps

(40:11) Crypto UX

(41:51) The Next Chapter For Mobile

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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.