Gm! In this episode, we’re joined by Austin Federa, Co-Founder of DoubleZero, to discuss the network’s growth, its shift to Edge-based data monetization, and the role of high-speed data in trading. We also cover Solana’s roadmap, validator dynamics, DeFi fairness, and evolving Foundation strategy amid shifting regulatory and institutional conditions.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:39) DoubleZero Growth Update

(3:41) Why Edge Changes Revenue

(6:48) Why APIs Are Too Slow

(9:22) How Shreds Create Alpha

(16:13) Can DeFi Be Fair?

(20:07) Alpenglow and Constellation

(28:58) What Comes Next?

(31:01) Solana Foundation’s New Playbook

(35:02) Where Foundations Should Compete

(46:51) Edge Launch Timeline

(47:46) Closing Comments

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