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Jack Kubinek and Matt Jobbé-Duval delve into crypto market making, explaining the differences from traditional finance due to volatility and token trends. They discuss how market maker deals are structured using call options, which can lead to perverse incentives and price manipulation, particularly through "active market making" and locked token deals. The conversation also covers the critical issue of TGE price discovery, contrasting it with TradFi IPOs, and offers historical insights from Solana's ICO, highlighting the need for better transparency and structured launches in the crypto space.
In this episode, we discuss the launch of the PUMP token! We dive into price discovery on Hyperliquid, investor participation, ICO implications, revenue-sharing models, PumpFun’s acquisition strategy, competition with Bonk and Raydium, and predictions for post-launch valuation. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle ...
Gm! This week we're joined by Michael McGee to discuss the current state of Firedancer. We deep dive into how to improve Solana, the future of blockchain design, Firedancer's TPS improvements, Alpenglow's impact on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jump: https://x.com/jump_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl...
Gm! This week we're joined by Blockworks Research to discuss the announcement of Pump's $4B TGE announcement. We deep dive into Pump's strategy, the launchpad wars, should crypto apps build mobile first & is this bullish or bearish for the Solana trenches. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to...
Gm! This week we're joined by Ariel Seidman to discuss everything happening with Hivemapper in 2025. We deep dive into the Hivemapper origin story, how to monetize as a DePIN network, how to attract more builders to crypto, partnering with robotaxi companies & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ariel: https://x.com/aseidman Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join t...
Gm! This week we're joined by Eugene Chen to discuss how to improve Solana's market structure. We deep dive into what Eugene is building with Atlas, Phoenix & SolFi, how to improve market making in crypto, MEV on Solana, how to build a great product & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Eugene: https://x.com/0xShitTrader Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join t...
Gm! This week we're joined by Ali Yahya to discuss the state of crypto in 2025. We deep dive into crypto venture in 2025, the Solana thesis, stablecoins, funding apps vs infra & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ali: https://x.com/alive_eth Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Katana is a DeFi-first cha...
This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode which recaps PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This episode features some of the biggest names in the Blockworks podcast family and we hope you enjoy all the alpha! – Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave – Follow Lightspeed: / li...
Gm! This is a live episode recorded at Permissionless 2025 with Tzvi (Baxus), Luca (Pudgy Penguins), Armani (Backpack) & Santi (Inversion). We deep dive into how to acquire users in crypto, finding PMF, why it's time to build great apps & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tzvi: https://x.com/web4O Follow Luca: https://x.com/LucaNetz Follow Armani: https://x.com/armaniferrante Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightsp...
Gm! This week we're joined by Max Resnick to discuss Solana's path towards achieving a decentralized Nasdaq. We deep dive into what is Anza, Alpenglow, how to disrupt TradFi, SOL inflation, steps to improve Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Max: https://x.com/MaxResnick1 Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZO...
Gm! This week we're joined by Mike Dudas to discuss the current state of crypto venture. We deep dive into the 6MV origin story, liquid vs venture investing, Solana's app ecosystem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/mdudas Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab your tickets to Pe...
In this special episode from the Empire podcast, Blockworks unveils its new Token Transparency framework—an initiative designed to close the information gap and bring much-needed clarity to the crypto space. Dan Smith, Head of Data at Blockworks, explains how this framework will reshape how token projects operate and why transparency is the key to crypto’s future. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockwo...
Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the recent Solana ETF filings. We deep dive into what this means for SOL in 2025, takeaways from Circle's IPO, CLOBs vs AMMs, should pump compete with Hyperliquid & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decen...
Gm! This week we're joined by Geoff Kendrick to discuss the investment thesis for Solana. We deep dive into the bull vs bear case for SOL, how to value L1s, Geoff's crypto outlook (BTC, ETH & SOL), how institutions view Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Grab yo...
Gm! This week we're joined by Ted Livingston to discuss the launch of Flipcash. We deep dive into what is Flipcash, how to turn physical cash digital, the micropayments unlock, launching on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ted: https://x.com/ted_livingston Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram:...
Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup joined by Ryan Connor. We deep dive into the Pump Fun token launch, why does Pump want to raise $1B, Alpenglow, how to scale Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me...
Gm! This week we're joined by Brennan Watt to discuss Solana latest upgrade Alpenglow. We deep dive into the Anza origin story, Alpenglow's impact on the Solana network, how to reduce malicious MEV, the past, present & future of Solana & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brennan: https://x.com/bw_solana Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tick...
Gm! This week we're joined by Emon Motamedi to discuss the Solana incubator. We deep dive into how to find great ideas, building in crypto, finding product market fit, advice for founders, what is cohort 3 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Emon: https://x.com/EmonMotamedi Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Find out more about the Solana Incubator: https://x.com/...
Gm! This week we're joined by Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney to discuss the state of Solana DeFi today. Enjoy! -- Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get t...
Gm! This week we're joined by David Rhodus to discuss the future of Pipe Network. We deep dive into what is a CDN, DePIN's major unlock, how to scale a DePIN network, competing with the big infrastructure providers & more. Enjoy! -- Follow David: https://x.com/DavidRhodus Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use ...
Gm! This week we're joined by Dan Kang to discuss DeFi Dev Corp & it's Solana playbook. We deep dive into the Solana treasury company strategy, why do treasury companies trade at a premium to NAV, the volatility flywheel, Dan's long term Solana thesis & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/CryptoIRGuy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab ...
Gm! This week we're joined by Ryan Connor to discuss the launch of the Believe app. We deep dive into is Believe a new model for VC, the memeification of capital markets, finding product market fit, Pump's sniping problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless I...
Gm! This week we're joined by Sergej Kunz to discuss 1inch's recent launch on Solana. We deep dive into building on the EVM vs SVM, 1inch's path forward, powering cross chain liquidity, how to improve execution & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Sergej: https://x.com/deacix Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIG...
Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into Solana;s recent bug fix, Ethereum's big pivot, how to build the most performant L1 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permis...
Gm! This week we're joined by Thomas Uhm to discuss his journey to joining Jito. We deep dive into the institutional demand for crypto, treasury companies vs ETFs, crypto's market making problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Thomas: https://x.com/ThomasUhm Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed...
Gm! This week we're joined by Kash Dhanda live at Solana Crossroads to discuss the end game for Jupiter. We deep dive into building crypto's DeFi super-app, Jupiter's revenue breakdown, Solana vs app revenue, what's next for Jupiter & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Kash: https://x.com/kashdhanda Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Ledger, the global leader in...
Gm! This week we're joined by Austin Federa live at Solana Crossroads to discuss the latest happening with Solana & DoubleZero. We deep dive into the importance of speed for capital markets, the rise of alt L1s, how to remain competitive as a blockchain & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Austin: https://x.com/Austin_Federa Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -...
Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into what's happening with Zora, crypto's transparency problem, bot sniping on pump.fun, the Microstrategy playbook on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless I...
Gm! This week we're joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine to discuss the launch of the Solana Policy Institute. We deep dive into the state of crypto policy in Washington, what a Trump presidency means for the future of crypto, the STABLE act & what the industry should focus on from a policy standpoint. Enjoy! -- Follow Miller: https://x.com/millercwl Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://block...
Gm! This week we're joined by Matty Taylor to discuss the Colosseum playbook. We deep dive into what founders are building, the rise of vibe coding, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matty: https://x.com/mattytay Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blo...
