Ep. 653 Why Solana is the Future of Blockchain with SOL Strategies

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce interviews Leah Wald and Max Kaplan from SOL Strategies, a company focused on leveraging the Solana blockchain for treasury management and technological innovation. The conversation delves into SOL Strategies' unique business model, innovative investment strategies, and the future vision for Solana and decentralized finance. The episode highlights the importance of speed, user experience, and the potential for growth in the Solana ecosystem. They emphasize the importance of building during bear markets and the potential for Solana to lead in trading volume and innovation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sol Strategies and Guests 05:56 The Rise of Solana and Its Comparison to Ethereum 08:51 Understanding Sol Strategies' Business Model 12:07 Innovative Treasury Management and Investment Strategies 14:59 The Unique Position of Sol Strategies in the Market 17:51 Future Vision for Solana and Sol Strategies 21:02 Technological Innovations and Staking Experience 23:58 Exploring Broader Opportunities Beyond Solana 28:06 Bridging Worlds: Pudgy Penguins and Solana 30:48 Understanding Validator Economics 39:05 Navigating the Crypto Market's Ups and Downs 42:46 The Impact of Regulations on Crypto 46:53 Future Visions: Solana in Five Years Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today!  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-direct Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today:  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/free MERCH STORE https://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/ Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content: https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts: https://twitter.com/Crypto101Pod https://instagram.com/crypto_101 Guest Link: https://solstrategies.io/ *This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice* Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025.   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Our Sponsors: * Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101 * Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy