
About this episode
Gm! this week, Emmett Hollyer joins the show to discuss the next chapter of Solana Mobile ahead of their latest phone release in 2025. We reflect on why the Solana Saga was successful, how to create a great product, crypto UX & how crypto can break the mobile duopoly. Enjoy!
--
Follow Emmett: https://x.com/m_it
Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave
Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq
Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed
--
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:47) Solana Mobile
(06:38) Building A Crypto First Phone
(08:27) Solana Seeker
(11:17) Solana Saga
(16:09) Marques Brownlee's Saga Phone Reaction
(17:53) The Saga Phone Breakout Moment
(20:12) Solana Mobile's Adoption Flywheel
(24:44) Breaking Up The Mobile Duopoly
(30:28) Super Apps vs Decentralization
(34:56) Crypto Apps
(40:11) Crypto UX
(41:51) The Next Chapter For Mobile
--
Disclaimers:
Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.
Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Lightspeed publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Lightspeed

The Future of Onchain Collateral | Misha Putiatin
Lightspeed
Jul 7, 202650:02pending

The Next Battle for Crypto Trading
Lightspeed
Jul 2, 202644:58pending

The Future of Finance Starts Onchain | Armani Ferrante
Lightspeed
Jun 30, 20261:10:43pending

Is DePIN Entering Its Next Growth Phase?
Lightspeed
Jun 25, 202657:47pending