Solana is Global with Alex Scott

Solana is Global with Alex Scott

Solana isn't just a Silicon Valley story. Alex Scott travels across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to meet the people driving adoption in their own backyards.

Each episode connects local stories with the bigger picture of how Solana is growing around the world.

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Michael Chan - Zand Bank

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Michael Chan - Zand Bank

Michael Chan - Zand Bank

In this episode, Alex Scott interviews Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank, discussing the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized finance. They explore Zand Bank's innovative approach to regulated digital asset custody, the launch of the first multi-chain AED stablecoin, and the tokenization of real estate in Dubai. Michael shares insights on achieving profitability in a heavily regulated environment, the importance of compliance in DeFi, and the future of banking as it shifts towards on-chain solutions. #crypto #blockchain #Solana #tech #finance

Ayyan Rahman - OnRe

Ayyan Rahman - OnRe

In this episode of the Solana is Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Ayyan Rahman, co-founder and chief growth officer at OnRe, a company pioneering the integration of reinsurance with blockchain technology. They discuss the complexities of the reinsurance industry, the benefits of tokenization, and the shift towards a DeFi-first strategy. #reinsurance #DeFi #tokenization, #RWA #institutional finance #blockchain #Solana

Brody - Palm Finance

February 23, 2026

Brody - Palm Finance

In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Brody, the founder of Palm USD, a Sharia-compliant stablecoin designed to provide a neutral financial infrastructure for cross-border trade and autonomous payments. They discuss the vulnerabilities of existing stablecoins, the importance of neutrality in money, and the implications of Sharia compliance. Brody shares insights on the machine economy, programmable payments, and the unique backing of Palm USD with Dirhams and Rials. The conversation also covers governance, institutional use cases, and the future of Palm USD in the evolving digital asset landscape. #stable coin #crypto #blockchain #Solana #tech #finance #token #investing

Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance

February 10, 2026

Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance

In this episode of the Solanas Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Erik Ashdown, co-founder of Pye Finance, about the innovative concept of programmable staking and its implications for the Solana ecosystem. Erik shares his journey into the DeFi space, the importance of hackathons, and the current state of validators in Solana. He discusses the financialization of validators, the introduction of programmable stake accounts, and how Pye Finance differentiates itself from other protocols. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by validators and the potential for growth in the DeFi landscape. #blockchain #finance #Solana #crypto #business #technology

Kha - Birdeye

February 3, 2026

Kha - Birdeye

In this episode of the Solanas Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Kha, the co-founder and CEO of BirdEye, a leading platform in crypto intelligence and data infrastructure. They discuss the evolution of BirdEye from a trading data platform to a comprehensive crypto intelligence service, the challenges of managing blockchain data, and the importance of user experience. Kha shares insights on targeting institutional users with their new product, BirdEye Peak, and the significance of off-chain data. The conversation also covers the company's expansion beyond Solana and their vision for the future of crypto analytics.

Ben Nadareski - Solstice

January 27, 2026

Ben Nadareski - Solstice

In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott engages with Ben Nadareski, CEO and co-founder of Solstice, to discuss the burgeoning landscape of digital assets, particularly focusing on Solana's native stablecoin, USX. Ben shares his unique journey from nuclear physics to the world of crypto, highlighting the importance of building a stablecoin that is fully integrated within the Solana ecosystem. He explains how USX is designed as a synthetic stablecoin, emphasizing its permissionless nature and the strategic choice to back it with highly liquid stablecoins rather than traditional assets. The conversation delves into the significance of native stablecoin infrastructure and the potential for capital markets on Solana, including products like repo lending and structured credit.

Kash - Jupiter

January 20, 2026

Kash - Jupiter

In this episode of Solana's Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Kash, COO of Jupiter, discussing the evolution of Solana's ecosystem, user behavior shifts, and the importance of building a comprehensive on-chain super app. They explore Jupiter's role in lending, stable coins, and prediction markets, emphasizing community engagement and the future of crypto adoption. #blockchain #technology #crypto #business #finance #investing #jupiter #solana

Guillaume Poncin - Alchemy

December 10, 2025

Guillaume Poncin - Alchemy

In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Guillaume Poncin, CTO of Alchemy, discussing the critical infrastructure behind Solana and the challenges developers face. They explore the importance of reliability in blockchain applications, unexpected use cases that have emerged, and the cultural integration of acquired teams. Guillaume shares insights on the future vision for Alchemy's infrastructure, aiming for it to be invisible yet indispensable for developers. #Solana #blockchain #digital assets #crypto #decentralization #finance #buisness

Max Kaplan - SOL Strategies

December 1, 2025

Max Kaplan - SOL Strategies

In this episode of Solana's Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Max Kaplan, CTO of SOL Strategies, about the company's role as a publicly traded entity focused on Solana. They discuss the evolution of SOL Strategies from its origins as Cypherpunk Holdings, its strategic pivot to Solana, and the unique advantages of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) over traditional ETFs. Max shares insights into his journey from Kraken to Solstrategies, the current state of the Solana network, and the future of validator economics. #crypto #investing #blockchain #Solana #finance #technology #buisness

Sid Powell - Maple

October 31, 2025

Sid Powell - Maple

In this episode of the Solana Is Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Sid Powell, CEO and co-founder of Maple, a leading on-chain asset manager for institutional credit. They discuss Maple's strategic expansion to Solana, the success of their Syrup/USDC product, and the challenges of serving both institutional and retail clients. Investing, blockchain, crypto, markets, wallstreet, business, finance

Michael Repetný - Marinade

October 17, 2025

Michael Repetný - Marinade

In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Michael Repetný, co-founder and CEO of Marinade Labs. They discuss the evolution of Marinade from a hackathon project to a leading liquid staking platform on the Solana network. Michael explains the concept of staking, the innovation behind MSOL, and Marinade's role in the emerging Solana ETF market. The conversation also touches on the challenges of bridging traditional finance with the crypto world, the rise of Digital Ashes Treasuries, and the current state of the Solana network. Marinade Labs, Solana, staking, MSOL, DeFi, ETFs, institutional finance, digital assets, crypto, blockchain

Viktor Fischer - RockawayX

October 2, 2025

Viktor Fischer - RockawayX

In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Viktor Fischer, managing partner of RockawayX, a leading European digital asset investment firm. They discuss the evolution of RockawayX, its strategic move to Dubai, and the synergies between its various business lines. Viktor shares insights on tokenization in finance, the role of Solmate in the ecosystem, and introduces HeartCoin, a new meme coin with a charitable mission. The conversation concludes with Viktor's predictions for Solana and the future of the crypto landscape. RockawayX, Solana, digital assets, blockchain, Dubai, tokenization, HeartCoin, crypto predictions, investment strategies

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