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Lance Weiler aka Culturehacker
A storyteller and media artist, working across film, theatre, games, and code. An alumnus of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, Lance is recognized as a pioneer for his innovative blending of storytelling, art, and technology. He has presented work at MoMA, the New Museum, PAM, ArtYard, TIFF Lightbox, as well as the Sundance, Tribeca, Cannes, and New York Film Festivals. He is a Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University, where he also founded the school’s Digital Storytelling Lab.

Learn more: https://solana.com/art-basel

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Solana Artists in Residence at Art Basel 2024 — Lance Weiler

Leo Caillard
A contemporary artist internationally recognized for the quality of his marble sculptures as well as for his digital creations at the cutting edge of new technologies. Leo Caillard opens a dialogue between eras through the use of these two mediums and the unique aesthetic of his art, mixing figures from ancient statuary and abstract digital forms.

https://solana.com/art-basel

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Solana Artists in Residence at Art Basel 2024 — Leo Caillard

Laura El
A New York City-based artist known for her intricate line work and narrative-driven illustrations. Her vibrant yet detailed pieces often portray cityscapes and capture everyday moments of the people who live there, creating a sense of connection. Her work carries a touch of nostalgia, blending the real and the fantastical in a way that feels both fresh and intimately familiar.

Learn more: https://solana.com/art-basel

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Solana Artists in Residence at Art Basel 2024 — Laura El

Your stablecoins are getting bored — so from the 5-12 Dec., shop 50+ premium products using Solana blinks on Shopify.

How it works: Pick item → Pay with crypto → Ship to your door 🎁

ft. Nike x Drake NOCTA, Four Sigmatic Coffee, FocusFuel, Solana Seeker (10% off), Kate Hudson’s Skincare Kit from Symbiome, and more.

Shop here using stablecoins on Solana: https://onchain.holiday

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Onchain Holiday - Buy Gifts for Your Loved Ones with Crypto on Solana

In this episode, Amira speaks with Kim Donovan (Atlantic Council), whose 15 years of experience in the US government includes roles at FinCEN. They delve into the intricacies of U.S. government tools like sanctions and their impact on the tech and crypto communities. They further discuss the rise in sanctions activity, the controversial designation of Tornado Cash, and the issue of debanking. The conversation also covers the effectiveness and future of sanctions in a digital world, policy shifts between the Trump and Biden administrations, and the pathways for rebuilding trust and fostering better collaboration between the government and the crypto industry.

0:00 - Understanding FinCEN
02:08 - Sanctions and Their Impact
04:08 - The Rise in Sanctions Activity
07:33 - The Tornado Cash Controversy
15:19 - Debanking and Operation Chokepoint
30:40 - Sanctions in the Crypto Context
37:12 - Future of Crypto Regulation
46:35 - Rebuilding Trust Between Treasury and the Crypto Industry


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Real Talk About Sanctions and Debanking w/ Kimberly Donovan (Atlantic Council)

In this episode, Austin chats with Anna Yuan about the founding of QuineCo, the company behind Perena, a new protocol designed to support the liquidity, interoperability, and capital efficiency of stablecoins. The conversation covers the comprehensive value chain of stablecoins, the existing inefficiencies in current stablecoin ecosystems, and the potential transformative impact of "PayFi" on global finance. The discussion also touches on the regulatory landscape, the evolving role of stablecoins in traditional versus decentralized finance, and the future of payment systems and financial services in a more interconnected digital economy.

00:00 - Introduction 
00:51 - Why the crypto ecosystem needs a protocol like Perena
04:31 - Existing stablecoin infrastructure and challenges
06:57 - The current regulatory landscape and risks
10:44 - Future of stablecoins and their role in financial systems
14:23 - Real-world applications and adoption of stabelcoins
38:32 - PayFi 
46:46 - Conclusion

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The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor.  Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

Will Stablecoins and PayFi Replace Traditional Banking? w/ Anna Yuan (Perena)

In this episode, Amira talks with Geo Saba (former Chief of Staff to Rep. Ro Khanna) and John Leganski (former Deputy Chief of Staff for Kevin McCarthy) about the upcoming Congress and crypto policy. They delve into the importance of committee chairs and the ongoing races, particularly for the Financial Services Committee. The conversation explores the landscape of crypto legislation, touching on the pro-crypto coalition in Congress and SEC changes. They also discuss other major tech policy issues like AI, Section 230, and the TikTok ban. The discussion emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship and human connections in politics, with Geo and John sharing experiences of working across the aisle and maintaining friendships despite political differences.

0:00 - Intro
01:08 - The Importance of Committee Chairs
05:19 - Pro-Crypto Coalition in Congress
12:02 - Potential Crypto Legislation in the Next Congress
24:55 - Broader Tech Policy Issues
33:05 - Bipartisanship and Personal Reflections

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The Politics of Bits - How Pro-Crypto Is the New Congress? w/ Geo Saba & John Leganski

In this episode, Amira chats with Ari Redbord (Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs) about the role of blockchain intelligence and the challenges of illicit finance within the crypto ecosystem. Ari highlights the low percentage of actual illicit activity in crypto, compared to traditional finance, and stresses the importance of mitigating risks despite the small percentage. The conversation covers the specific threat posed by North Korean hackers and other rogue regimes leveraging crypto for illegal activities. Redbord emphasizes the need for technology solutions and legislative clarity to combat financial crimes effectively. They also touch on the impact of recent political changes on crypto regulation and the significance of building trust and security in the digital financial system.

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The Politics of Bits - How Big Is Crypto's Illicit Finance Problem? w/ Ari Redbord

Agave 2.0 reaches supermajority on mainnet; 2.1 coming. Updates include Windows build fixes & QUIC voting implementation. New resources cover web3.js v2 and compatible SPL clients, and monitoring tools. Radar Hackathon winners announced.

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Some more Solana changes from Nick & Jonas.
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Solana StackExchange weekly rankings:
 - https://stackexchange.com/leagues/714/week/solana/2024-11-03

Agave Changelog:
 - 2.0 (now supermajority on mainnet) - https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#200
 - 2.1 - https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#210

Commits:
 - fix: `build-sbf` Home Directory Error on Windows - https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/pull/3597
 - bump up the MINIMUM_VALIDATOR_PORT_RANGE_WIDTH for vote using quic - https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/pull/3556
 - Vote using QUIC - https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/pull/3304

Resources:
 - web3.js v2 release schedule - https://www.anza.xyz/blog/solana-web3-js-2-release-candidate
 - Loaded accounts cost compute units (8cu per 32kb) - https://github.com/anza-xyz/agave/blob/v2.0/cost-model/src/cost_model.rs#L211-L214 
 - SPL program clients for web3js v2 - https://github.com/solana-program
 - IronForge's moniotiring/alerts - https://x.com/IronforgeCloud/status/1850920473913123144
 - Radar Hackathon winners - https://x.com/colosseum/status/1856351054595576134

Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/solana_devs

- Nick: https://x.com/nickfrosty
- Jonas:  https://x.com/SolPlay_jonas

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Solana Changelog Nov 20 - Agave validator v2.0, loaded account costs

A guide to Solana verifiable builds by Jonas Hahn, developer relations at Solana Foundation.

Resources:
 - Developer guide to verifying your Solana program - https://solana.com/verifiable-builds 
 - Thread on Verifiable Builds - https://x.com/solana/status/1858920267512447481
 - Ellipsis Labs solana-verify Github repo  - https://github.com/Ellipsis-Labs/solana-verifiable-build/pulls

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- Jonas:  https://x.com/SolPlay_jonas

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Spend Your Magical Internet Money During the Onchain Holiday

Art Basel Miami Beach 2024

Meet the Winners of Solana Radar

The State of Solana at Breakpoint 2024

Energy Use Report: September 2024

Case Study: Tiplink