Solana's Next Big Catalyst In 2026
Gm! We're back with the first of many weekly roundups. We deep dive into the state of Solana today, the rise of prop AMMs, the vision for internet capital markets, Solana's next catalyst in 2026 & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:25) The State of Solana Today
(06:58) The Rise of Prop AMMs
(10:38) HumidiFi’s Token Launch
(14:42) Peaq Ad
(15:08) Sablier Ad
(15:36) MetaDAO
(24:49) The Internet Capital Markets Vision
(31:06) The Opportunity For xStocks
(35:12) Peaq Ad
(35:38) Sablier Ad
(36:06) Prediction Markets
(46:02) Perps On Solana
(48:53) Solana In 2026
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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. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Solana's Next Big Catalyst In 2026
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