Solana Weekly

Gaius, CEO of The Vault and founder of The Library, joins the show to discuss why long-term thinking beats trading in crypto. We dive into community validators, surviving the post-FTX downturn, why Solana's developer culture is its secret weapon, and the case for staking over speculation. Plus: token economics that actually reward holders, the maturation of the Solana ecosystem, and why ignoring t...

Oh Me, founder of Kyzzen, joins Thomas to discuss his platform's evolution from NFT education to becoming Solana's premier opportunity aggregation platform. After three years of bootstrapping with zero funding and zero team turnover, Kyzzen is launching its first NFT collection: Kyzzen no Sekai , an AI-assisted anime art project offering holders exclusive access to advanced analytics tools. Oh Me...

Solana Weekly with KRTV from Saga Monkes This episode features host Thomas Bahamas interviewing KRTV, creator of the Saga Monkes NFT collection on Solana and advocate for both NFT's and Solana in general. They explore NFTs' resurgence, Solana's ecosystem advantages, meme coins vs. NFTs, DePIN challenges, the Saga phone's history, and Saga Monkes' origin. https://x.com/krtvdept https://x.com/sagamo...

Episode Overview In this episode of Solana Weekly , host Thomas interviews Sid from Nirvana Finance to explore their innovative approach to creating a crypto-native store of value on the Solana blockchain. The discussion dives into the challenges of value storage in crypto, the unique mechanics of the ANA token, and how Nirvana aims to provide stability and transparency in a volatile market. * Sup...

Join host Thomas Bahamas on Solana Weekly for an awesome chat with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen which is the gold standard in crypto analytics. They explore tokenized assets blending TradFi and crypto, market cycles and "chain wars," Solana's edge in RWAs, regulatory ironies pushing retail into meme coins, and Nansen's evolution from DeFi tools to AI agents for real-time on-chain insights. Top 3 T...

Marcin - Co-founder and GTM lead at Redstone, crypto veteran since 2017 with background in quantitative economics. Previously worked at Google Cloud before founding Redstone in 2020. The Oracle Infrastructure Revolution Redstone's Modular Architecture Redstone built a fundamentally different oracle system designed for scalability from day one. Unlike traditional models that were difficult to scale...

Solana Weekly with Tboh - "The Greater Fools" Book Discussion Guest Background Tboh (Scott) is a professional author and screenwriter with 30 years of experience in Los Angeles. He previously had a successful true crime book that debuted at #1 on Amazon, appeared on major media outlets (Howard Stern, SNL, NBC), and became a Jeopardy answer. For the past 10-15 years, he's been ghostwriting for othe...

Host Thomas sits down with Simon, founder of Solana ID, during Solana Accelerate in New York to discuss the future of digital identity on Solana. They explore how Solana ID is solving user acquisition challenges for dApps while giving users control over their digital reputation. Guest Simon - Founder of Solana ID Hosts the "Sol Brothers" podcast Key Topics Discussed The Digital Identity Problem Th...

Gold has been money for 2,000 years but it’s never moved at 400 ms or earned 4 % APY. 🏎️ Usman, co-founder of Oro , sits down with Thomas Bahamas to unveil how Oro tokenizes fully-audited bullion on Solana, pays 3-4 % real yield through the century-old “gold-leasing” market, and lets you redeem down to one gram in Dubai, London, the U.S.even for an engagement ring. We break down the macro tailwind...

1. Intro * Thomas welcomes listeners, positions episode as an “alpha drop” on gaming. * Introduces Jorge, a leading voice for Solana gaming and marketing strategist inside the Solana Foundation. 2. Why Web3 gaming is finally real * AAA & indie teams have been building since 2021 fund-raise phase; quality titles simply take 3-6 years. * Solana now hosts every genre: AAA ( Star Atlas ), mid-core ( A...

In this insightful follow-up interview, Omar from AgriDex returns to share the company's impressive progress since their last appearance. Omar details how AgriDex is revolutionizing global agricultural trade by providing instant, low-cost settlement through blockchain technology on Solana. The conversation covers AgriDex's successful token launch, their expansion initiatives across Africa, and the...

In this exciting episode of Solana Weekly , host Thomas Bahamas welcomes back Joshua from Solayer to discuss groundbreaking advancements in blockchain scalability through their latest innovation, InfiniSVM . Episode Highlights: 📌 Introducing InfiniSVM – The First Hardware-Accelerated Blockchain * Joshua discusses the creation of a new blockchain category leveraging specialized hardware (similar t...

In this episode of Solana Weekly, host Thomas sits down with Gus Marquez from Parcl to explore how they're revolutionizing real estate investment on the Solana blockchain. Episode Highlights: Discover how Parcl creates synthetic exposure to real estate returns through data-driven indexes without tokenizing physical properties Learn about Parcl Labs, which indexes every home in the U.S. and provide...

Podcast Show Notes: Solana Weekly with Aly from Blockchain Founders Fund Host: Thomas BahamasGuest: Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders FundDate: March 19, 2025Overview: In this episode of Solana Weekly, Thomas sits down with Aly Madhavji, a seasoned investor and managing partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, to explore the investment landscape of crypto, with a deep dive into Sol...

Dive into a dynamic conversation with Swervor, core contributor to WEN, exploring Solana's evolution from early NFT mania to meme coin ecosystems, the importance of community, and WEN’s unique journey from the largest community airdrop on Solana to becoming a global brand. Key Discussion Points * NFTs & Solana’s Early Days * The 2021-2022 NFT craze on Solana (e.g., Okay Bears, SMB, Degen Apes) and...

Davide from Neon Protocol joins Thomas to discuss Neon’s latest mainnet release, repositioning as a Solana Network Extension , and how it simplifies EVM compatibility for Ethereum developers. Learn how Neon eliminates friction for users, enables Solana wallets like Phantom for EVM apps, and unlocks new opportunities for DeFi, AI, and meme coin projects. Key Topics Discussed: Neon’s Repositioning a...

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of cities with Magellan from Maps.fun , a groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing how communities interact with and improve their cities through blockchain technology. Maps.fun serves as a launchpad for cities to launch their own tokens and build self-governing communities. The platform helps bridge the gap between online communities and real-wo...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Luca from Ambient, who shares how they're building the world's largest decentralized environmental monitoring network on Solana. Learn about their groundbreaking approach to air quality monitoring, combining blockchain technology with real-world sensors to create a more transparent and rewarding ecosystem. In this episode, we explore: • How Ambient manag...

In this episode of Solana Weekly , host Thomas welcomes Anas, co-founder of FlashTrade—a high-leverage decentralized exchange on Solana. They explore how FlashTrade’s “pool-to-peer” model lets users trade up to 100x leverage or act as liquidity providers. Hear how new meme coins, tokenized real-world assets (like stocks and metals), and FlashTrade’s innovative NFTs (called “Beasts”) shape the futu...

In this explosive episode, we dive deep into two transformative developments in crypto: the unprecedented launch of Trump's presidential memecoin and the innovative tokenization of Colombian coffee trade. Our guest ApeDude breaks down how Trump's $70B token launch just days before inauguration has fundamentally changed crypto's legitimacy and explores what this means for the future of political fu...

Maurice from Lulo joins us to discuss how their protocol is revolutionizing crypto savings and personal finance with stablecoins. We dive deep into how Lulo achieves consistent double-digit yields through smart routing across DeFi protocols, while maintaining security and transparency. Learn about: How Lulo works and achieves higher yields than traditional banks The importance of saving in crypto...

🎉 Special Episode: Moonwalk App Launch & Demo In this episode, we're joined by Caitlin from the Moonwalk team for an exclusive first look at their revolutionary fitness app that's bringing healthy habits to Solana. Watch the full demo on YouTube or Drip! What You'll Learn: • Complete walkthrough of the new Moonwalk iOS app • How to earn rewards for staying active • Details on the upcoming Android...

Join Thomas and Caitlin from Moonwalk as they break down how this innovative platform is helping users build lasting healthy habits by putting their money where their health is. From daily step goals to high-stakes competitions, learn how financial incentives can transform your fitness journey and you can finally forget about New Years Resolutions that don't stick. Get practical insights on: - How...

Join Thomas and tax expert Matt from Crypto Tax Made Easy as they break down everything you need to know about crypto taxes. From DeFi transactions to NFT tax implications, learn how to stay compliant while optimizing your crypto tax strategy. Get practical insights on: - Why most tax software gets it wrong - Best practices for transaction tracking - Smart tax loss harvesting strategies - How to h...

Tristan (@Tristan0x) is the founder of Zeta and chief architect of Bullet, a Layer 2 solution on Solana. In this conversation, we dive deep into how they're pushing the boundaries of on-chain trading by building infrastructure that achieves 5ms latency while maintaining decentralization and transparency. More detailed show notes and more at solanaweekly.io Conversation Points: Origin story of Zeta...