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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!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:50) Pump Fun’s Token Launch
(07:29) Ledger Ad
(08:21) What Is The Pump Fun Strategy?
(18:12) Why Does Pump Want To Raise $1B?
(29:00) Will Pump Launch A Chain Or Exchange?
(33:56) Ledger Ad
(34:48) Will Pump Fun Remain On Solana?
(45:11) Questions From The Audience
(49:18) Alpenglow
(53:00) How To Scale Solana?
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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, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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!
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The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:59) What Is Flipcash?
(05:43) Only Possible On Solana
(08:58) Zenrock Ad
(09:47) Turning Physical Cash Digital
(17:30) How Does Flipcash Work?
(20:40) Privacy With Digital Payments
(22:26) Launching With Stablecoins
(27:19) Finding Product Market Fit In Crypto
(32:19) Zenrock Ad
(33:09) Micropayments
(45:00) What’s Next For Flipcash?
(47:47) A New Era For Crypto In The U.S.
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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, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
