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How SOAR is Solving Tokens | Tom Curry Jan 20, 2026

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Gm! In this episode we are joined by Tom Curry to discuss Soar’s approach to tokenizing businesses, and improving fundraising via onchain models. We also cover internet capital markets, token–equity alignment, founder incentives, liquidity challenges, regulation, and onboarding retail investors into long-term, startup-focused crypto investing.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:25) Why SOAR?

(4:21) Meme Coins vs Real Value

(10:04) How SOAR Is Different

(25:29) Founder Control vs Governance

(32:25) Ideal Founders for SOAR

(36:34) Should Launchpads Curate?

(39:15) What Success Looks Like

(43:34) Challenges on the Token Side

(47:01) New Investors and Liquidity

(51:10) Learning From IPOs

(54:25) What's Next for SOAR?

(1:00:06) Closing Comments

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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Blockchains Beyond the Public Internet | Austin Federa Jan 13, 2026

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Gm! This episode we’re joined by Austin Federa to discuss DoubleZero’s 2025 progress, its private fiber network, performance gains beyond the public internet, validator and stake incentivization, and more.
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Sablier is the leading onchain token distribution protocol — now on Solana. Trusted by top crypto teams, Sablier automates airdrops and vesting onchain, securely and transparently.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:16) DoubleZero 2025 Highlights

(7:23) Beyond the Public Internet

(22:51) Network Performance

(24:52) Sablier Ad

(25:21) Stake Incentivization Program

(33:51) Validator Incentives

(40:34) Sablier Ad

(41:03) Value Flow

(52:59) Liquid Staking

(56:12) Future Outlook

(1:08:29) Closing Comments

Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.

Do Buybacks Make Sense? | Lucas Bruder Jan 08, 2026

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Gm! We're back with Lucas from Jito to break down the new IBRL dashboard on Solana validator behavior. We also dive into token buybacks versus growth, governance design, and more.

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Sablier is the leading onchain token distribution protocol — now on Solana. Trusted by top crypto teams, Sablier automates airdrops and vesting onchain, securely and transparently. Start in seconds at sablier.com.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:21) IBRL Dashboard

(9:58) Submitting Transactions

(17:51) Social Shaming Validators

(20:46) Sablier Ad

(21:14) Limitations of Cutting Swap Times

(28:17) Refining the IBRL Dashboard

(32:05) Sablier Ad

(32:34) Do Buybacks Actually Work?

(41:14) Could Jito Adopt Futarchy Based Governance?

(47:00) The Equity and Token Relationship

(49:18) Price Discovery and Market Structure

(55:23) Centralized Exchanges in 2026

(58:11) 2026 Predictions

(1:01:25) Closing Comments

Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.

Where To Allocate In 2026 | Matty Taylor Jan 06, 2026

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Gm! We're back with Matty Taylor to unpack what's next for Colosseum in 2026. We deep dive into where Matty sees the most opportunity right now, crypto token vs equity problem, token buybacks, Solana DeFi and more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:21) The Colosseum Model

(12:55) Colosseum’s Accelerator Cohort 4

(16:02) Peaq Ad

(16:28) Sablier Ad

(16:57) Where To Allocate In 2026?

(23:51) How To Fix Crypto’s Token Problem

(38:05) The Best Way To Launch A Token

(48:06) Peaq Ad

(48:32) Sablier Ad

(49:00) Token Buybacks

(52:05) Solana DeFi In 2026

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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

What's Next For Solana In 2026? Jan 01, 2026

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Gm! We're back with Carlos for another weekly roundup. This week we discuss recent SOL ETF inflows, payment for order flow on Solana, why JitoSOL is losing market share, our 2026 predictions & more. Enjoy!

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peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots.

It powers the world’s first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:01) Solana ETF Flows

(09:32) Peaq Ad

(09:58) Sablier Ad

(10:27) Payment For Order Flow On Solana

(19:20) Axiom’s Revenue Model

(30:38) Predictions In 2026

(47:31) Peaq Ad

(47:57) Sablier Ad

(48:25) Why Is JitoSOL Losing Market Share?

What's Next For Crypto In 2026 | Kairos Research Dec 30, 2025

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Gm! We're back with Teddy and Ian at Kairos Research for a discussion on what to expect heading into 2026. We deep dive into the behind the scenes of running a validator, Solana's inflation dynamics, the perps opportunity, are token buybacks actually positive & more. Enjoy!

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It powers the world’s first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:15) Running A Validator

(14:18) Peaq Ad

(14:44) Sablier Ad

(15:12) Solana’s Inflation Rate

(21:35) Crypto In 2026

(28:23) The Path Forward For Pump Fun

(35:59) Lighter vs Hyperliquid

(45:26) Token Buybacks

(52:32) Peaq Ad

(52:58) Sablier Ad

(53:27) The Hyperliquid Stablecoin Strategy

(57:26) Solana Perps In 2026

How To Fix Crypto's Token Dilemma Dec 26, 2025

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Gm! We're back with Dan & Carlos for our final roundup of the year. We deep dive into the current DEX landscape, crypto's token vs equity dilemma, prop AMMs, onchain equities & more. Enjoy!

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It powers the world’s first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub.

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:02) The State of Prop AMMs

(11:55) Peaq Ad

(12:21) Sablier Ad

(12:50) How To Build A Moat In Crypto?

(22:56) Crypto’s Token Dilemma

(44:36) Peaq Ad

(45:03) Sablier Ad

(45:31) Onchain Equities

How Kamino Became Solana's Largest Lending Protocol | Marius Ciubotariu Dec 23, 2025

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Gm! We're back with Marius Ciubotariu to discuss the recent Kamino product launches as we head into 2026. We deep dive into the DeFi lending flywheel, how Kamino became Solana's largest borrow/lend protocol, growth in 2026 & more. Enjoy!

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It powers the world’s first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub.

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:46) Becoming Solana’s Largest Borrow/Lend Protocol

(09:07) Assets on Kamino

(14:24) Peaq Ad

(14:50) Sablier Ad

(15:18) Kamino’s New Product Launches

(32:21) Kamino Private Credit

(37:56) Peaq Ad

(38:21) Sablier Ad

(38:50) Prop AMMs

(40:12) Builder Kits

(42:14) Kamino’s Growth in 2026

(50:22) Token Value Accrual

Solana's Biggest Opportunity In 2026 | Dan Smith Dec 18, 2025

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Gm! We're back with Dan Smith to discuss the latest happening in the Solana ecosystem. We deep dive into the new Lightspeed investor relations platform, takeaways from Breakpoint, the rise of prop AMMs & more. Enjoy!

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peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:22) The Lightspeed Investor Platform

(09:59) Peaq Ad

(10:25) Sablier Ad

(10:54) Takeaways From Breakpoint

(19:20) Can Solana Become The Everything Chain?

(28:57) Token Value & Acquiring

(40:37) Peaq Ad

(41:02) Sablier Ad

(41:31) Prop AMMs

How Hylo Is Accelerating Solana DeFi In 2026 | Plish Dec 16, 2025

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Gm! We're back with Plish to discuss Hylo and their riadmap heading into 2026. We deep dive into the Hylo origin story, how Hylo became Solana's highest yielding stablecoin, risk management during liquidation events, SOL's inflation rate & more. Enjoy!

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peaq is home to 60+ apps across 20+ industries and millions of devices, machines, and onchain robots.

It powers the world’s first tokenized robo-farm, launching soon in Hong Kong, and has launched the Machine Economy Free Zone in Dubai as a Web3 x Robotics x AI innovation hub.

For more about peaq, check out www.peaq.xyz

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:38) The Hylo Origin Story

(10:58) Peaq Ad

(11:24) Sablier Ad

(11:52) Risk Management During Market Sell Off’s

(16:23) Hylo’s Go To Market Strategy

(22:39) Hylo’s Points System

(32:16) Hylo’s Roadmap In 2026

(42:46) SOL’s Inflation Rate

(43:12) Peaq Ad