A year ago Lighter hadn't even launched.
Today it's processing billions in daily volume. The LIT token is down since the TGE, as is the broader crypto market. Trading volumes have pulled back across DeFi.
But Vlad Novakovski and his team are building anyway.
Options, prediction markets, tokenized stocks, fixed income—all will trade on Lighter, powered by Ethereum.
This is the reality of post-TGE life: the hype fades, the mercenary capital leaves, and you're left with the fundamentals. In a new episode of The Edge Podcast, Vlad breaks down why “this is a marathon not a sprint,” how Lighter's ZK architecture enables 500 million daily orders on Ethereum, what Robinhood's $68M investment means for future growth, and what they're building next.
| CONTINUE BELOW FOR PODCAST LINKS |
Thanks to our sponsors and who make this content free for you to enjoy!
Listen below on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube or check out our Linktree here!
🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Lighter website: lighter.xyz
► Lighter on X: x.com/lighter_xyz
► Vlad Novakovski on X: x.com/vnovakovski
📺 More Episodes You Might Enjoy
DISCLAIMER: Nothing written in The Edge Newsletter or said on The Edge Podcast is a recommendation to buy or sell tokens or securities. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing shared here is financial advice. Any views expressed in our content are solely the opinion of that writer, host, or guest. Always do your own research. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and guests may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this content.








