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JAN 27

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.

Jan 27

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39 min
3D AGO

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

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32 min
11/12/2025

Mike Cagney - Figure

In this conversation, Nick Ducoff interviews Mike Cagney, founder of Figure, discussing the intricacies of taking a company public, the challenges faced in the IPO process, and the innovative financial products being developed, particularly in the realm of tokenization and yields. The discussion also highlights the strategic importance of the Solana blockchain for future applications and the potential for building within its ecosystem.

11/12/2025

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23 min
10/28/2025

Revolutionizing Blockchain with Double Zero

In this conversation, Austin Federa cofounder of DoubleZero discusses the advancements in Solana's technology that aim to significantly increase its transaction capabilities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of leveraging technologies not currently available on the public internet to enhance scalability and efficiency.

10/28/2025

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51 min
FEB 3

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.

Feb 3

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28 min
12/01/2025

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

12/01/2025

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38 min
JAN 20

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

Jan 20

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33 min
JAN 17

Robinson Burkey - Wormhole

In this episode of the On The Road podcast, Nick Dukoff welcomes Robinson Burkey from the Wormhole Foundation, live from the CFC conference in St. Moritz, Switzerland. They discuss the exciting developments in the Solana ecosystem and the ongoing convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Robinson shares insights on Wormhole's mission to connect various blockchains, emphasizing the importance of seamless asset flow and the growing interest from financial institutions in utilizing blockchain for better financial systems. #crypto #blockchain #technology #finance #business #investing

Jan 17

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24 min
12/10/2025

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

12/10/2025

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30 min
10/31/2025

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

10/31/2025

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40 min

In depth discussions with top founders within the Solana ecosystem. Brought to you by The Solana Foundation.

Solana Podcast Network

Top Shows

Ben Nadareski - Solstice

Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance

Mike Cagney - Figure

Revolutionizing Blockchain with Double Zero

Kha - Birdeye

Max Kaplan - SOL Strategies

Kash - Jupiter

Robinson Burkey - Wormhole

Guillaume Poncin - Alchemy

Sid Powell - Maple

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