Why Solana keeps getting faster — and what's next (ft. Jito Labs CEO Lucas Bruder)
Friday, 3 April 2026 · 1 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
The discussion highlights Solana's ongoing advancements, notably through GEDO, the largest liquid staking protocol that enhances transaction efficiency and reduces network load. Solana's competitive edge in decentralized exchanges is underscored, especially against Ethereum's high fees, while the necessity for validator education on tools like Hyperliquid is emphasized. Overall, the conversation showcases Solana's rapid evolution and robust market position in the blockchain landscape.
GEDO is the largest liquid staking protocol on Solana, serving as an economic growth engine for the platform. Its vision is to enable all financial transactions on-chain through a high-speed, single state machine, simplifying access to financial systems compared to traditional platforms. The speaker emphasizes Solana's continuous improvements and capacity doubling, highlighting GEDO's role in optimizing transaction ordering and filtering spam to reduce network load.
Solana has become the leading platform for decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, with recent enhancements in market activity and engineering talent. A report from GEDO underscores Solana's strong market position, particularly against Ethereum, which faces high transaction fees during surges. There is a need for education among validators regarding applications like Hyperliquid to maximize network potential, and efforts are being made to connect validators with developers to foster understanding.
The speaker's background in robotics and embedded systems has fueled a fascination with Solana, which is characterized as fast and cost-effective, likened to "blockchain and NASDAQ speed." Despite challenges during the bear market of 2022-2023, the commitment to Solana remains strong, with a focus on improvements and maintaining company culture within the lean team at Jito Labs.
The conversation touches on productivity hacks, emphasizing the importance of quality sleep and health. The speaker shares personal beliefs about littering and public order, advocating for fines as deterrents and reflecting on cultural differences in cleanliness and respect for shared spaces between Japan and the U.S.
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