Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss why 2025 is setup to be one of Solana's biggest years. We deep dive into new network upgrades on the horizon, the Microstrategy of Solana playbook, do stablecoins need their own chains & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(01:04) TradFi = Crypto With Suits

(07:51) 2025: Solana’s Biggest Year

(14:34) Ledger Ad

(17:23) The Microstrategy Of Solana Impact

(25:12) Crypto’s Narrative Problem

(29:00) How To Best Execute In Crypto

(31:30) Ledger Ad

(32:19) Do Stablecoins Need Their Own Chains?

(41:01) Circle’s S-1 & Stablecoin Business Models

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