Validated

About Validated When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who's up and who's down, what to buy and what to sell, and today's drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it's going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, we'll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shaping the future of the internet. Episodes: 163 Years Active: 2019 - 2025 Latest Episode: October 14, 2025 Host Austin Federa is VP of Strategy & Communications at the Solana Foundation, bringing his expertise in blockchain technology and Web3 innovation to every conversation. Austin's interviews dive deep into the technical and philosophical aspects of decentralized technology, exploring how blockchain is reshaping industries and redefining the internet. What to Expect - In-Depth Technical Conversations: Explore the intricacies of blockchain technology, from staking mechanisms to MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) and DeFi protocols - Ecosystem Deep Dives: Understand how projects are building on Solana and other blockchain networks - No Financial Advice: Focus on technology, innovation, and ideas rather than price speculation - Industry Leaders: Hear from founders, developers, and core contributors who are building the future of Web3 Recent Episodes Recent episodes have featured conversations about liquid staking with Marinade, on-chain order books with Bullet, and discussions on MEV and Solana's technical roadmap with core developers. --- _Validated is hosted by Simplecast and is updated weekly with new episodes featuring the brightest minds in blockchain technology._

Hosted by Austin Federa