Gm! In this episode, Matthew Sigel from VanEck joined us to discuss VanEck’s Solana ETF filing, gauging customer demand for spot crypto ETFs, and an ETFs impact on the Solana network. We also dive into what Solana needs to improve on, determining the value of L1s, and bringing the NASDAQ onchain.

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Resources

Recent Developments With Solana ETF 19b-4s:https://x.com/matthew_sigel/status/1825630561865715912?s=46&t=Bicxk0ccRPkhOv9SfacvBQ

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) VanEck's Solana ETF Filing

(05:45) Gauging Customer Demand for Spot Crypto ETFs

(11:07) The SEC's Impact on a Solana ETF Approval

(16:58) What is the Significance of an ETF on the Solana Network?

(20:23) Access Protocol Ad

(21:05) MyPrize Ad

(21:35) VanEck's Memecoin Index

(26:06) Are Meme Narratives Bad For Finance?

(29:19) Determining the Value of L1s

(33:51) How Can Solana Improve?

(41:18) Bringing the NASDAQ onchain

(45:41) What is Solana Doing Well?

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