Everything You Need To Know About Meteora's Token Launch | Soju & Zen
Gm! This week the Meteora team joins the show to discuss their upcoming TGE. We deep dive into why is Meteora launching a token, the LIBRA fallout, Solana DeFi, Meteora's next chapter & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:14) What Is Meteora?
(10:57) Meteora’s Growth Story
(18:11) The LIBRA Fallout
(20:26) Meteora’s Next Chapter
(23:17) Meteora’s Token Launch
(41:54) The Future of Solana DeFi
(51:52) What’s Next For Meteora?
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