Gm! We're back with Marius Ciubotariu to discuss the recent Kamino product launches as we head into 2026. We deep dive into the DeFi lending flywheel, how Kamino became Solana's largest borrow/lend protocol, growth in 2026 & more. Enjoy!

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:46) Becoming Solana’s Largest Borrow/Lend Protocol

(09:07) Assets on Kamino

(14:24) Peaq Ad

(14:50) Sablier Ad

(15:18) Kamino’s New Product Launches

(32:21) Kamino Private Credit

(37:56) Peaq Ad

(38:21) Sablier Ad

(38:50) Prop AMMs

(40:12) Builder Kits

(42:14) Kamino’s Growth in 2026

(50:22) Token Value Accrual

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