In this episode, we dive deep into the future of cities with Magellan from Maps.fun, a groundbreaking platform that's revolutionizing how communities interact with and improve their cities through blockchain technology.

Maps.fun serves as a launchpad for cities to launch their own tokens and build self-governing communities. The platform helps bridge the gap between online communities and real-world impact, with features like geographically restricted token sales ensuring local community involvement.

Key topics covered:

• How Maps.fun evolved from earlier projects like CityDAO and CityCoins

• The mechanics of city token launches and community governance

• Why smaller cities might be the perfect testing ground for this technology

• The vision for transitioning from "cloud communities" to real-world impact

• How city tokens could revolutionize municipal funding and community organization

Since launching three weeks ago, Maps.fun has already onboarded two major cities (New York and San Francisco) and received interest from 50+ communities worldwide. Their goal? 50 active city DAOs within six months, with half becoming physical communities within a year.

Whether you're interested in blockchain technology, urban development, or community organization, this conversation offers fascinating insights into how web3 could reshape our cities and communities.

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None of this is financial advice, but we hope it's all alpha. 🚀

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Luca from Ambient, who shares how they're building the world's largest decentralized environmental monitoring network on Solana. Learn about their groundbreaking approach to air quality monitoring, combining blockchain technology with real-world sensors to create a more transparent and rewarding ecosystem.

In this episode, we explore:

• How Ambient manages 8,000+ sensors worldwide

• Their innovative reward system for sensor operators

• Partnerships with major brands like KFC and Best Western

• The upcoming launch of their $190 outdoor sensor

• Their expansion into the Indian market

• The future of environmental data collection

Discover how Ambient is transforming environmental monitoring by incentivizing community participation while providing crucial data for urban planning, property valuation, and public health initiatives.

Guest: Luca from Ambient

Host: Thomas

Website: ambient.network

Twitter: x.com/ambientnetwork

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Note: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

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In this episode of Solana Weekly, host Thomas welcomes Anas, co-founder of FlashTrade—a high-leverage decentralized exchange on Solana. They explore how FlashTrade’s “pool-to-peer” model lets users trade up to 100x leverage or act as liquidity providers. Hear how new meme coins, tokenized real-world assets (like stocks and metals), and FlashTrade’s innovative NFTs (called “Beasts”) shape the future of on-chain trading.

What You’ll Learn

• FlashTrade 101: How a pool-to-peer DEX model ensures slip-free trades and offers up to 100x leverage.

• DeFi Meets Meme Coins: Managing high-volatility tokens (like Trump) and listing assets quickly.

• Real-World Assets on Solana: Why tokenized stocks, commodities, and currencies are the next big frontier.

• NFT Utilities: How FlashTrade’s Beasts evolve, reward participation, and tie into an upcoming token launch.

• User Experience & Onboarding: How email-based wallets and a 3-click process simplify DeFi for everyone.

Key Moments

• [00:02:13] Introduction to Anas and FlashTrade’s core mission

• [00:05:25] Overview of pool-to-peer liquidity and market making

• [00:09:45] Handling meme coin mania & network congestion

• [00:14:30] Tokenizing traditional stocks, gold, and forex pairs

• [00:19:10] Building on Solana vs. other chains: speed, cost, and UX

• [00:22:45] Deep dive into FLP tokens and the role of liquidity providers

• [00:26:30] The Beasts NFT collection—evolution, perks, and protocol revenue sharing

• [00:31:40] Future of FlashTrade: Spot trading, scaling announcements, and more

Connect with FlashTrade

• Website: flash.trade

• Twitter: x.com/flashtrade

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In this explosive episode, we dive deep into two transformative developments in crypto: the unprecedented launch of Trump's presidential memecoin and the innovative tokenization of Colombian coffee trade. Our guest ApeDude breaks down how Trump's $70B token launch just days before inauguration has fundamentally changed crypto's legitimacy and explores what this means for the future of political fundraising, government adoption, and mainstream acceptance.

We then explore Real World Arabica's mission to revolutionize the $5B Colombian coffee industry through blockchain technology, making premium coffee more accessible while improving conditions for farmers.

Key Topics:

The implications of the first presidential memecoin

How Trump's token changes crypto's legitimacy forever

The future of political fundraising through tokenization

Bringing Colombian specialty coffee to the blockchain

Creating crypto-friendly farmer associations

The next generation of crypto-native commerce

Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, political observer, or coffee lover, this episode offers unique insights into how blockchain technology is reshaping both politics and traditional commerce.

Guest: Ape Dude (@rwarabica) Host: Thomas Bahamas (@thomasbahamasfi)

Note: This episode contains several discussions about cryptocurrency and politics. Nothing in this episode constitutes financial advice.

Maurice from Lulo joins us to discuss how their protocol is revolutionizing crypto savings and personal finance with stablecoins. We dive deep into how Lulo achieves consistent double-digit yields through smart routing across DeFi protocols, while maintaining security and transparency.

Learn about:

How Lulo works and achieves higher yields than traditional banks

The importance of saving in crypto and building sustainable wealth

Security measures and risk management in DeFi lending

The future of crypto savings and upcoming Lulo developments

Whether you're new to crypto or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers valuable insights into building a better financial future through DeFi. From discussing the protocol's impressive growth to its mission of making crypto savings accessible to everyone, Maurice shares Lulo's vision for the future of personal finance.

Guest: Maurice (@Mauricedotxyz)

Host: Thomas Bahamas (@thomasbahamasfi)

Platform: lulo.fi

More info at https://solanaweekly.io/2025/01/09/lulo/

🎉 Special Episode: Moonwalk App Launch & Demo

In this episode, we're joined by Caitlin from the Moonwalk team for an exclusive first look at their revolutionary fitness app that's bringing healthy habits to Solana. Watch the full demo on YouTube or Drip!

What You'll Learn:

• Complete walkthrough of the new Moonwalk iOS app

• How to earn rewards for staying active

• Details on the upcoming Android release

• Community features and social elements

• Future development roadmap

Key App Features:

• Daily step tracking with visual progress

• Official and community-created contests

• Support for SOL, USDC, and BONK

• Achievement system and global leaderboards

• Friend connections and social features

• Customizable profiles and statistics

Ready to start your fitness journey?

Download now: moonwalk.fit

Join the community:

• Twitter: x.com/moonwalkfitness

Watch the video demo:

• https://solanaweekly.io/2025/01/10/moonwalkapp/

• Drip: drip.haus/solanaweekly

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Episode Intro

(00:45) - What is Moonwalk?

(03:15) - App Features Demo

(09:30) - Wallet Integration

(11:15) - Future Plans

(14:30) - Wrap-up

Special thanks to Caitlin and the Moonwalk team for joining us on this episode!

Want to start your 2025 fitness journey? Download Moonwalk today and join our community of walkers!

Join Thomas and Caitlin from Moonwalk as they break down how this innovative platform is helping users build lasting healthy habits by putting their money where their health is.

From daily step goals to high-stakes competitions, learn how financial incentives can transform your fitness journey and you can finally forget about New Years Resolutions that don't stick.

Get practical insights on:

- How Moonwalk's incentive system drives behavior change

- Why small daily actions lead to massive health benefits

- How users are doubling their daily step counts

- The power of community accountability

- Future features coming to iOS and Android

Guest Caitlin (@deadcaitbounce) shares insider stories from Moonwalk's growing community of thousands of users, including life-changing transformations and how users put up anywhere from a few dollars to 100 SOL are achieving their health goals. Perfect for anyone looking to build sustainable healthy habits through innovative accountability systems.

I've personally doubled my daily step count since using Moonwalk and love seeing how the platform continues to evolve. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Show links:

@moonwalkfitness

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solanaweekly.io/episodes

Join Thomas and tax expert Matt from Crypto Tax Made Easy as they break down everything you need to know about crypto taxes. From DeFi transactions to NFT tax implications, learn how to stay compliant while optimizing your crypto tax strategy.

Get practical insights on:

- Why most tax software gets it wrong

- Best practices for transaction tracking

- Smart tax loss harvesting strategies

- How to handle NFTs and CNFTs

- Future of crypto taxation and AI

Guest Matt (@CryptoTaxSucks) shares insider tips from helping 500+ crypto traders navigate their taxes, including common pitfalls to avoid and how to prepare for increased IRS scrutiny.

Perfect for crypto traders and investors looking to understand their tax obligations and optimize their strategy.

I learned a ton from Matt and really enjoyed chatting with him.

I hope that you do as well!

Show links:

cryptotaxmadeeasy.com

solanaweekly.io/episodes

Not financial advice. Always DYOR.

Tristan (@Tristan0x) is the founder of Zeta and chief architect of Bullet, a Layer 2 solution on Solana. In this conversation, we dive deep into how they're pushing the boundaries of on-chain trading by building infrastructure that achieves 5ms latency while maintaining decentralization and transparency.

More detailed show notes and more at solanaweekly.io

Conversation Points:

Origin story of Zeta

Why build an L2 on Solana

How Bullet achieves 5ms trading

Future of decentralized trading

ZK proofs and transparency

Meme coin trading infrastructure

Innovation in market making

User experience improvements

Social Media:

Twitter: @Tristan0x, @bulletxyz_,@zetamarkets

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction

[05:45] - Solana's State Weighted QoS

[18:28] - The Innovation of ZetaX

[25:32] - Building on Solana

[30:21] - Future Development

[40:18] - Closing Thoughts

Key Quotes: "We don't want another FTX. We want to build an autonomous system that people can trade that they can experience free markets on."

Join us for a deep dive with Josh from Solayer Labs as we explore how they're revolutionizing Solana's infrastructure through restaking. From their innovative approach to transaction throughput to their groundbreaking T-bill backed stablecoin (sUSD), discover how Solayer is creating new opportunities for both protocols and users.

Learn how Solayer's unique take on restaking differs from Ethereum's EigenLayer, offering higher yields through multiple staking layers while solving real infrastructure challenges on Solana. Josh breaks down complex concepts like stake-weighted QoS and explains how they're helping dApps secure reliable transaction throughput without running their own infrastructure.

Key topics:

Evolution of staking on Solana

How restaking improves capital efficiency

The innovation behind sUSD stablecoin

Future of L2s and rollups on Solana

Partnerships with Sonic, Bonk, and other protocols

Whether you're a developer looking to improve your dApp's performance or an investor interested in new yield opportunities, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of Solana's infrastructure.

Find Solayer at solayer.org or @SolayerLabs on Twitter.