SOL Needs More Than DAT | Anna Yuan
Gm! This week Anna Yuan joins the show to discuss why Solana needs a DAT strategy. We deep dive into what the Solana ecosystem can learn from Bitcoin & Ethereum, the role of a DAT, does Solana need a narrative & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Anna: https://x.com/gizmothegizzer Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) Why Are Other DATs Larger Than Solana’s?
(07:24) Should All Projects Have DATs?
(10:58) Katana Ad
(11:56) The Solana DAT Playbook
(22:54) Do DATs Need A Michael Saylor?
(29:08) The Role Of A Solana DAT
(35:08) Katana Ad
(36:06) The Bitcoin & Ethereum Thesis vs Solana
(40:15) Does Solana Need A DAT?
(47:06) Are Memecoins Negative For Solana?
(52:00) The Solana DAT Strategy
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SOL Needs More Than DAT | Anna Yuan
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