Future Podcast

Future Podcast

By Dirt & MetamatBusinessInvesting
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Future Podcast episodes

  • The FUTURE of Solana with Anatoly

    The first guest of the Future Podcast is none other than the co-founder of Solana himself. We go deep, and we get personal:

    - Childhood and Early Lessons
    - Educational and Career Path
    - Family and Personal Growth
    - Professional Challenges and Discoveries
    - Solana and Blockchain Technology
    - Personal Interests and Hobbies
    Anatoly's story is a blend of personal growth, professional evolution, and the constant search for new challenges and experiences, underscored by a strong commitment to family and community.

    41 min
  • Access Protocol w Andreas Nicolos

    Andreas Nicolos, co-founder of Access Protocol, joins the Dirty Diggler podcast to discuss the project's upcoming V2 launch and how it enables frictionless subscriptions and NFT rewards for creators.


    Access Protocol aims to be the future of crypto content monetization - listen to learn more about their innovations!

    43 min
  • Convergence: Bringing Legacy Finance On-Chain w/ founder Uwe

    I spoke with Uwe, co-founder of Convergence, about their goal to create an open standard for institutional over-the-counter (OTC) trading on blockchains. We dove into the details around their request-for-quote (RFQ) model that allows large traders and institutions to minimize slippage when moving significant funds.

    Uwe explained how their partial collateralization approach increases capital efficiency compared to fully locked collateral for things like derivatives trading. Their protocol also enables traders to whitelist specific wallet addresses to transact with, adding an element of permission and trust.
    We discussed the convergence token, which will allow holders to vote on policies like margin requirements or collateral thresholds per Venue. So users can dictate the risk parameters of the Venues they interact with based on their convergence stakes
    With the roadmap also including convergence bot launching its own token, the overarching vision aims to bridge traditional finance comprehensively into DeFi in a decentralized, user-controlled manner.

    24 min
  • LIFINITY: The Decentralized DEX & Market Maker w/ Durden

    I spoke with the Lifinity anonymous core team Durden to discuss the inner workings of Solana's leading revenue generating DEX protocol. We covered topics like:

    - The Oracle pricing model that reverses impermanent loss
    - Different market making services and token borrow models
    - Over 86% token supply locked via the veToken model
    - Plans to build a new DeFi market with Project S
    - Tradeoffs around audits and community alignment
    - Their NFT project and DAO
    - Thoughts on improving analytics/transparency in DeFi
    With aims to expand capabilities and services while iterating on new solutions, Lifinity continues working to make Solana DeFi more accessible for every level of user.
    This was an insightful look under the hood at a massively successful yet somewhat mysterious Solana protocol!

    46 min
  • Sol Jakey: The Future of Content Curation

    Join me as I speak with content creator Sol Jakey about his journey from Web2 into Web3 and NFTs. We discuss his motivations for bridging digestible content to onboard new audiences, the Genesis of joining the Mad Lads roster to amplify his style of viral videos, and goals of building out an empire like Fantasy Factory.

    Jakey also shares the fortunate story of filming a jackass style stunt with Steve-O, perspectives on conflicts in NFT communities, thoughts on the market outlook anticipating late 2024 euphoria, and keys like consistency and convictions that keep him grounded in uncertain times.
    With plenty of hot takes on the state of the market along with ambitions to craft viral multimedia content and experiences, it’s a fun, honest conversation about the convergence of worlds and what the future may hold for web3!

    33 min
  • ArmadaFi: The Token Economy Creator w/ Tommy & Taylor Johnson

    Today I spoke with Tommy and Taylor from ArmadaFi, the token economy infrastructure protocol on Solana, about their goal of simplifying token projects. They broke down ArmadaFi's 3 stage system encompassing smooth token launches, liquidity solutions, and transparent tokenomics suites.

    We discussed key learnings from some of their early experiments with launches like flowmatic and Cypher, including the importance of setting proper user expectations and explaining mechanisms clearly. They also shared perspective on the limitations of existing governance systems like SPL Gov and the need for more modular and cost-effective tools.
    A key theme throughout was their mission to create reusable frameworks and toolkits for token projects rather than teams burning runway constantly reinventing the wheel. They covered planned upgrades like migrating PsyFi to their staking and tokenomics packages as an example.
    Tommy and Taylor also analyzed common incentives like point systems, highlighting the pitfalls around transparency versus utilizing tokens directly. By the end, their call to action to Solana teams was clear - leverage what ArmadaFi is building instead of building duplicative tools!

    54 min
  • Sanctum: Solana's LST Liquidity Backbone & Market w/ cofounder J

    Welcome to another episode of the Dirty Diggler Podcast, where we dive deep into the innovative projects shaping the blockchain space. Today, we're thrilled to have J from Sanctum, co-founder and head of operations and business development, join us to unravel the complexities of liquid staking tokens (LSTs) and Sanctum's pivotal role in Solana's ecosystem.

    🎙️ In this insightful conversation, J shares:
    - His transition from law to the forefront of blockchain technology.
    - The inception and evolution of Sanctum from 'stake pools' to 'unstakeit.'
    - The driving forces behind Sanctum's mission to insulate Solana from financial shocks.
    - Insights into the differences between LSTs on Ethereum and Solana.
    - Sanctum's approach to fostering a collaborative ecosystem for validators and stakeholders.


    🔗 Connect with Sanctum and stay updated:

    Sanctum on Twitter: @sanctumso
    J on Twitter: @eggpanned


    35 min
  • SolanaFM: Innovations on Explorers w/ Malcolm

    Join us in this episode of the Dirty Diggler Podcast as we dive deep into the world of blockchain with Malcolm, the head of growth at SolanaFM. Discover his journey in crypto, starting from the COVID lockdowns in Singapore to his current role in shaping SolanaFM's future.

    Key Highlights:
    Malcolm's Crypto Journey: From his first encounter with Solana during the COVID-19 pandemic to his role in SolanaFM.
    SolanaFM's Evolution: The transition from a B2B service to a more comprehensive block explorer accessible to both businesses and consumers.
    Quantum - The Future of Explorers: Learn about Quantum, SolanaFM's innovative project aiming to redefine blockchain data accessibility and readability.
    Challenges in Blockchain Data: Insights into the complexities of presenting blockchain data in an understandable way.
    The Importance of User Feedback: How SolanaFM utilizes user input to improve its services and stay ahead of the curve.
    The Balance of Open vs. Closed Source in Solana: A discussion on the implications and challenges of open-source protocols.
    Vision for Future Developments: Exploring potential future directions for SolanaFM, including AI integration and addressing user pain points.
    Follow Malcolm and SolanaFM:
    Malcolm's Twitter: [@MalcolmOH]
    SolanaFM Website: [www.solanafm.com]
    Join the SolanaFM Discord for updates and discussions

    41 min
  • Eclipse: Building an ETH Rollup with SOL Tech w/ Founder Neel

    In this episode of the Dirty Digg podcast, host Dirt Diggler chats with Neel from Eclipse about building an Ethereum rollup using Solana's parallelized virtual machine.

    Topics discussed include:
    - Neel's background working at Airbnb, Citadel, and what sparked his interest in crypto
    - An overview of how Eclipse works - using Solana SVM for parallelization while settling transactions on Ethereum for security
    - Contrasting Eclipse with pure L1 designs like Solana in areas like data availability and state verification
    - Eclipse's goals of tapping into Ethereum's network effects and assets while leveraging Solana's throughput
    - How Eclipse ensures decentralization and chain safety without using a governance token
    - When rollups can and can't enable advanced on-chain computation like machine learning
    - The pros and cons of different layer 2 architectures and tradeoffs compared to L1s
    - Upcoming plans and timelines for Eclipse's testnet, audits, and mainnet launch
    This deep dive provides perspective on the key technical decisions and philosophy behind building Eclipse as a hybrid rollup solution bridging Solana and Ethereum.

    36 min
  • Marginfi: Lending Solana a Hand w/ Anders

    On this episode of The Dirt Diggler Podcast, we speak with Anders from Margin Fi about their rapidly growing DeFi protocol on Solana.

    Topics discussed:
    - Anders' background and how he joined Margin Fi (01:20)
    - The small, cohesive Margin Fi team and culture (02:30)
    - Overview of Margin Fi as a lending and borrowing platform (06:00)
    - Their no-fee LST liquid staking derivative product (07:30)
    - Integrating other Solana DeFi protocols into their platform (14:00)
    - Margin Fi's liquidation engine and potential for liquidator pooling (17:00)
    - Speculation about a future Margin Fi token (19:30)
    - Upcoming yield-bearing stablecoin powered by Solana staking (20:30)
    - Bringing back their prime brokerage offering (25:00)
    - Supporting other tokens in the Solana ecosystem (29:00)
    - How Anders stays sane in bear markets through chess and working out (30:30)
    Overall an insightful look into one of the top Solana DeFi protocols and their roadmap for the future. Check it out if you're interested in lending/borrowing platforms or the Solana ecosystem in general!
    #solana #crypto #defi #web3 #moneymarket

    32 min

About Future Podcast

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Welcome to the official podcast of the Future Protocol with hosts Dirt & Metamat. Where we are dedicated to those pushing the boundaries of the Solana Ecosystem.