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Solana to $10K? Parker on DFDV, Digital Oil & the Future of Finance

🎙 The Latest Development Podcast | Solana to $10K? Parker (DFDV) on Building the Digital Economy In this high-signal episode of The Latest Development, host Dirt welcomes Parker — COO & CIO of DeFi Dev Corp (NASDAQ: DFDV) — for a deep dive into Solana, public crypto companies, and the future of finance. Parker drops his bold SOL to $10,000 thesis, explains why experiencing Solana on-chain beats any spreadsheet, and shares how DFDV is building an active Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) that treats SOL as productive “digital oil.” From his early finance roots and Kraken days to launching one of the top-performing Nasdaq stocks of 2025, this conversation is packed with conviction and actionable insights. Timestamps: * 00:00 Intro & Welcome * 00:29 Parker’s Bold Thesis: Why SOL Goes to $10,000 * 02:36 User Experience Argument – Try Solana for Yourself * 03:08 Parker’s Backstory: From Homeschool to Bitcoin & Kraken * 06:38 Founding DeFi Dev Corp – The Kraken Connection * 07:15 Why Go Public? The Bridge Between TradFi and DeFi * 10:11 MicroStrategy Inspiration & Active vs Passive Treasury * 11:45 SOL as “Digital Oil” – Why Build an Operating Business * 12:02 Running Validators as a Public Company * 14:03 DFDV’s Business Model, Staking, LSTs & On-Chain Strategies * 16:08 DFDV Stock vs DFDV SOL – Target Audience & On-Chain Token (DFDVx) * 18:28 Liquidity Challenges for On-Chain Public Stocks * 22:46 Arbitrage Opportunity for Enterprising Individuals * 25:28 Should Solana Ever Go Public? * 27:56 Solana as a Digital Economy (Not Just a Company) * 33:25 Misunderstood Aspects of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) * 34:48 Debt, Leverage & Why No Margin Calls * 35:38 NAV Premiums – Why Active DATs Deserve Tech Valuations * 39:39 International Expansion & Franchising Model (DFDV UK + more) * 46:04 Final Takeaways: SOL to $10K & DFDV to 1 SOL Per Share Key Topics Covered: * SOL to $10K thesis and first-principles on-chain experience * DFDV’s journey as a top-performing Nasdaq stock in 2025 * Growing SOL per share as the North Star (current ~0.07 → target 1.0) * Validator operations, LST strategies, stake looping & DeFi yield * Tokenized stock on Solana (DFDVx via Jupiter) * Clearing misconceptions around leverage, NAV, and volatility * Global brand expansion and local market adaptations Guest: Parker White (@TheOtherParker_) – COO & CIO, DeFi Dev Corp Host: Dirt Presented by EXO If you're bullish on Solana, DeFi, or innovative public crypto vehicles, this episode is essential listening. 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | Share your thoughts in the comments — where do you see SOL and DFDV heading? Links: * DeFi Dev Corp: https://defidevcorp.com [https://defidevcorp.com] * Follow Parker: https://x.com/TheOtherParker_ [https://x.com/TheOtherParker_] * Follow DFDV: https://x.com/DefiDevCorp [https://x.com/DefiDevCorp] #Solana #DFDV #DeFi #Crypto #SolanaTo10000 #DigitalAssetTreasury #NASDAQ #Blockchain

SP3ND Explained: Pay With Solana & Stablecoins on Amazon, Shopify & More (No KYC)

🎙️ The Latest Development – The Summit Series Ep. 5 Cruising Salt Lake City in the Jeep with Josh from SP3ND (@SP3NDdotshop) Pulling out of the MtnDAO office for Episode 5 of The Summit Series! Host Dirt sits down with Josh (aka @jpsychedelic369), co-founder of SP3ND — the easiest way to buy anything on Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and more using your stablecoins (no KYC, no debit card, no headaches). From Texas boys building in Web3, to getting debanked and turning frustration into a real product, Josh breaks down: How SP3ND works as your personal checkout concierge (paste any product link → pay in crypto → delivered anywhere) Their insane 45% new-user retention rate (way above e-commerce averages) The upcoming Shopify module, browser extension, agent integration, and plans to make shopping with crypto even more seamless Why real customer service still matters in Web3 Delivering to 48+ countries, unexpected volume from Europe & Asia, and building a loyal cult community Shot while cruising the beautiful streets (and mountain views) of Salt Lake City during MtnDAO — this is real talk, founder chemistry, and practical insights you can actually use. If you've ever wanted to SP3ND your magic internet money on everyday items without swapping, fees, or friction… this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00 – Pulling out of MtnDAO 01:50 – Who is Josh & how he met his co-founder 04:30 – The SP3ND origin story (the debanking moment) 07:45 – How the product actually works 12:00 – User journey, retention, and organic growth 18:30 – Returns, customer service & why it matters 23:00 – Financial model, future roadmap & browser extension 28:00 – Unexpected countries are booming! 32:00 – Pitch day stories & live delivery stunt at MtnDAO Guest: Josh (@jpsychedelic369) – COO & Co-Founder of SP3ND Follow SP3ND: 🌐 https://sp3nd.shop [https://sp3nd.shop] X: @SP3NDdotshop The Latest Development is presented by EXO Hosted by Dirt The Summit Series – filmed on location in Salt Lake City during MtnDAO Drop a like if you're ready to SP3ND your stablecoins 👇 Comment your biggest crypto spending pain point — we'll reply! #SP3ND #Stablecoins #Solana #CryptoShopping #AmazonWithCrypto #MtnDAO #Web3Ecommerce #SummitSeries

QuickNode: Mike MacCana on Cryptography Roots, Solana Adoption & Future-Proof Privacy

In Ep 4 of The Summit Series on The Latest Development podcast — presented by EXO and hosted by Dirt — we hit the road in a Jeep cruising up the stunning snowy Wasatch mountains surrounding Salt Lake City, Utah. Joining Dirt is Mike MacCana, Solana Developer Relations at QuickNode, a cryptography veteran, former Node.js contributor, and deep Solana ecosystem builder (Solana Kite, Sandstorm Hackathon prize winner, and more). This candid, unfiltered conversation covers: - Mike's journey from avoiding crypto entirely (while running a cryptography/PKI/SSL optimization company from 2015–2020) → getting air-dropped ETH for Node.js contributions → discovering Solana's speed in late 2021 → quitting his equities trading platform job to build a Solana wallet. - Early frustrations with slow blockchains vs. the "fast and cheap" promise that drew him to Solana. - Deep dives into cryptography history (RSA origins, ancient ciphers, post-quantum tech) and schooling traditional cryptographers. - Building privacy-preserving apps on Solana using Arcium — the encrypted supercomputer enabling confidential computing. - Creating private on-chain elections (votes stay encrypted, only the winner/tally revealed at the end), blind commercial negotiations/auctions, and why Arcium feels like a game-changer for developers (just write normal Rust/Anchor code and get encrypted execution). - Solana's unique "quadfecta" (fast, cheap, decentralized, with real users) vs. other chains, plus the emerging "quinfecta" with privacy. - Everyday hidden Solana adoption (PayPal/Venmo users unknowingly holding Solana addresses for pyUSD), underexplored knowledge gaps, and Mike's mission at QuickNode: empowering Solana devs to build awesome stuff. Shot entirely on-location with epic mountain views, canyon roads, and SLC vibes — this is crypto talk the way it should be: real, raw, and rolling through the Wasatch. Timestamps (approximate): - 00:00 – Jeep intro & safety vibes - ~01:30 – Mike's pre-crypto cryptography world - ~07:00 – Discovering Solana via Twitter Spaces - ~12:00 – Building wallets & early Solana days - ~20:00+ – Arcium deep dive: encrypted elections, blind auctions, Arcium magic - ~Last section – Solana's edge, QuickNode role, and future of privacy onchain If you're a Solana dev, cryptography nerd, or just love mountain drives with real builder convos — this one's for you. Subscribe to The Latest Development for more builder-focused episodes from the front lines of decentralized tech. Presented by EXO. Follow: - Mike MacCana: https://x.com/mikemaccana [https://x.com/mikemaccana] - QuickNode on X: @QuicknodeSolana | https://quicknode.com [https://quicknode.com] - EXO: https://exotechnologies.xyz [https://exotechnologies.xyz] #EXO #EXOTech #TheLatestDevelopment #Solana #QuickNode #Arcium #PrivacyOnchain #Crypto #Web3 #SolanaDevelopment #ConfidentialComputing #SummitSeries #SaltLakeCity #WasatchMountains

Chomp Founder: The Plan to Gamify What We Really Think

The Latest Development Podcast – Summit Series Ep. 3 Guest: Isaac from Chomp (@chompdotfyi) Hosted by Dirt | Presented by EXO Cruising up the snowy Wasatch mountains in the jeep, host Dirt sits down with Isaac from Chomp during the legendary mtnDAO crypto workshop in Salt Lake City. Filmed on-location as part of the high-energy gathering, this episode captures the raw builder vibes, mountain air, and unfiltered conversation that only happens at elevation. Isaac dives deep into: - How Chomp began as a crypto-native experiment but is now pivoting hard toward mainstream web2 audiences 🔥 - Building an "honesty layer" for the internet: a market that surfaces what people actually believe on subjective topics where opinions shift daily (no objective outcomes like traditional prediction markets) - Why high "belief drift" spaces like daily reality TV episodes make the perfect proving ground (new episode = instant opinion flip = massive conversation) - The Surprisingly Popular algorithm (from the 2017 Nature paper) and how Chomp’s game-theoretic design rewards honest takes + smart crowd predictions - Three-part payout system: nail the crowd percentage, get bonus for surprisingly unpopular (but correct) minority views, reward novel/non-redundant opinions - iOS app launch targeted for mid-April 2026 — starting with fun, addictive question formats. - Chompy the mascot, limited-edition stuffies, the exclusive “Chompy’s Angels” Telegram crew, and Isaac’s closing mantra: peace, love, wellness, and radical honesty — in games and in life Whether you’re grinding at mtnDAO, deep in crypto twitter, or live-tweeting your favorite reality show, this episode shows how incentives + blockchain can finally capture real human beliefs at internet speed. Huge thanks to the entire mtnDAO crew for the unreal energy, connections, and mountain magic that made this Summit Series episode possible. Special shoutout to EXO for powering the series. Follow Chomp: Twitter/X: @chompdotfyi (spell out the dot!) Website: chomp.fyi [http://chomp.fyi] (stay tuned for launch updates) Follow the show: Subscribe for more Summit Series episodes — builder convos in the jeep, straight from mtnDAO and the slopes 🏔️⛷️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Jeep cruise + mtnDAO workshop intro 01:30 – Chomp’s origin story & shift from crypto to mainstream 04:30 – Targeting gossip, reality TV & rapid belief drift 08:00 – Why Love Island = Chomp rocket fuel 12:00 – Subjective belief markets vs classic prediction markets 18:00 – Surprisingly Popular mechanism breakdown 24:00 – Payout math: accuracy + surprise + novelty rewards 29:00 – Mid-April 2026 iOS launch & early question vibes 32:00 – Final thoughts: peace, love, honesty & living well #mtnDAO #Chomp #SummitSeries #CryptoWorkshop #RealityTV #LoveIsland #PredictionMarkets #Solana #Web3 #HonestyLayer #EXO #SaltLakeCity #MountainBuilders

From Saskatchewan Mines to Solana Privacy: Jerk Terror’s 12-Year Crypto Run

The Summit Series Episode 2 of The Latest Development (presented by EXO, hosted by Dirt)! Filmed in the Jeep en route to Snowbird for mtnDAO week two in Salt Lake City — raw, real-time builder conversation with mountain views. Dirt talks with Jerk (@hydex_io), co-founder/CEO of Hydex: a 12+ year crypto veteran sharing his journey from Bitcoin mining in Saskatchewan to ICO wins, NFT projects, DAO governance lessons, and why privacy is now critical for Solana. Condensed timestamps (minutes:seconds format): * 0:07 – Intro & cruising up to mtnDAO week two * 0:24 – Why mtnDAO feels different: high-signal building, integrations, feedback > standard conferences * 1:05 – Previous guest Beard (mtnDAO co-founder); ideal spot for shipping products, finding users, getting real feedback * 1:40 – Jerk’s background: 10–12 years in crypto, started with mining to deeply understand Bitcoin * 2:27 – Lifelong tech tinkerer (hardware/software since childhood) * 3:13 – 2017 Saskatoon mining farm (400 rigs, custom -40°C overclock cooling) * 4:18 – ICO successes (ETH, Zilliqa private seed), Tron trading simulator * 5:23 – Full-time crypto life through bears & bulls * 6:08 – Psychedelics-themed NFT project (Sideye) originally planned for Solana, built on Polygon * 7:46 – NFT hype tail-end lessons; utility vs. scams * 9:45 – NFTs evolving to RWAs; power of bespoke communities & DAO governance challenges (Verbs DAO experience) * 12:59 – AI tooling to fix DAO decision-making (async, consensus without endless chats) * 14:28 – Privacy excitement: essential layer as AI profiling rises; right to private transactions * 15:38 – Privacy isn’t just for dark markets — normal people deserve financial discretion * 16:42 – Building software (not centralized products) reduces regulatory pressure; true on-chain privacy * 18:19 – Hydex origin: team bonded through hardship; Cypherpunk hackathon win with Zcash → Solana privacy bridge * 19:48 – Bridge keeps Zcash shielded privacy intact after landing on Solana * 20:36 – Roadmap: validator, LST with Zcash rewards, Layer 33 collab, privacy-focused RPC exploration * 22:55 – Hydentity: encrypted .sol domains via vault (hides full on-chain history) + custom privacy router * 25:01 – User-first UX: simple app + SDK for seamless wallet integration (Backpack, Solflare, etc.) * 26:39 – Simulations validate strong privacy; protocol protects users from mistakes * 27:32 – AI in dev workflows: must-have but needs structure to avoid refactoring chaos * 29:18 – Arrival at the mountain; Hydex socials & website * 29:41 – Outro: thanks, Super Team Canada plug, “best time to be building” Hydex focuses on effortless Solana privacy: encrypted .sol domains (Hydentity), Zcash bridge, shielded tools, and protocol-level routing so users stay private without complexity. Connect with Jerk / Hydex * X/Twitter: @hydex_io * Website: https://hydex.io [https://hydex.io] On-location mountain-road energy straight from the Solana builder scene at mtnDAO. Subscribe for more Summit Series and builder conversations on The Latest Development — hosted by Dirt, presented by EXO. #Solana #mtnDAO #Privacy #Hydex #Crypto #Web3 #SolanaPrivacy #Snowbird #SummitSeries #SaltLakeCity