Solana is Global with Alex Scott

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Welcome to the Solana is Global podcast where we explore the latest digital asset developments across Europe, the Middle East and Asia with host Alex Scott from the Solana Foundation.

Episodios

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS

    Brody - Palm Finance

    In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Brody, the founder of Palm USD, a Sharia-compliant stablecoin designed to provide a neutral financial infrastructure for cross-border trade and autonomous payments. They discuss the vulnerabilities of existing stablecoins, the importance of neutrality in money, and the implications of Sharia compliance. Brody shares insights on the machine economy, programmable payments, and the unique backing of Palm USD with Dirhams and Rials. The conversation also covers governance, institutional use cases, and the future of Palm USD in the evolving digital asset landscape. #stable coin #crypto #blockchain #Solana #tech #finance #token #investing

    24 min

  2. 10 FEB

    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

    32 min

  3. 3 FEB

    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.

    28 min

  4. 27 ENE

    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.

    39 min

  5. 20 ENE

    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

    33 min

  6. 10/12/2025

    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

    30 min

  7. 01/12/2025

    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

    38 min

  8. 31/10/2025

    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

    40 min

  9. 17/10/2025

    Michael Repetný - Marinade

    In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Michael Repetný, co-founder and CEO of Marinade Labs. They discuss the evolution of Marinade from a hackathon project to a leading liquid staking platform on the Solana network. Michael explains the concept of staking, the innovation behind MSOL, and Marinade's role in the emerging Solana ETF market. The conversation also touches on the challenges of bridging traditional finance with the crypto world, the rise of Digital Ashes Treasuries, and the current state of the Solana network. Marinade Labs, Solana, staking, MSOL, DeFi, ETFs, institutional finance, digital assets, crypto, blockchain

    25 min

  10. 02/10/2025

    Viktor Fischer - RockawayX

    In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Viktor Fischer, managing partner of RockawayX, a leading European digital asset investment firm. They discuss the evolution of RockawayX, its strategic move to Dubai, and the synergies between its various business lines. Viktor shares insights on tokenization in finance, the role of Solmate in the ecosystem, and introduces HeartCoin, a new meme coin with a charitable mission. The conversation concludes with Viktor's predictions for Solana and the future of the crypto landscape. RockawayX, Solana, digital assets, blockchain, Dubai, tokenization, HeartCoin, crypto predictions, investment strategies

    29 min

  11. 25/09/2025

    R3 Labs with Richard Brown & Bryan D’Souza

    Alex is joined by two guests: Richard Brown and Bryan D’Souza from R3. R3 is a global technology company specializing in enterprise blockchain solutions for the financial services industry, with a focus on building the infrastructure for digital financial markets. In this episode we’ll touch on R3’s presence in the UAE, insights from real world asset tokenization experts and 2026 predictions.  BioRichard Brown is the CEO of R3 Labs and one of the world’s leading authorities on distributed ledger systems and architectures. Previously, Richard was the Executive Architect for Banking and Financial Markets Industry Innovation at IBM UK. Over nearly fifteen years at IBM, he served as Lead Account Architect for a global investment banking client and as a consultant for IBM software products. Richard is a Chartered Engineer, holds an MBA with distinction from Warwick Business School, and earned a first-class degree in Mathematics from Trinity College, Cambridge.   Bryan D’Souza leads business development for R3 across the Middle East and North Africa. With deep expertise in blockchain infrastructure and regulated digital assets, Bryan has partnered extensively with central banks, financial institutions, and market infrastructures to shape digital currency strategies and tokenization initiatives in the region. He is a regular contributor to industry discussions on the evolution of CBDCs, stablecoins, and digital asset ecosystems.

    44 min
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Welcome to the Solana is Global podcast where we explore the latest digital asset developments across Europe, the Middle East and Asia with host Alex Scott from the Solana Foundation.

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