💡 The future of finance is moving on-chain. Is your portfolio ready for what’s next? Get a free review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3Kzqet4 Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko joins CoinFund President Christopher Perkins to reveal how Solana is transforming global finance. He explains why Solana was built for speed and fairness, how meme coins and NFTs stress-tested the network, and why its ecosystem is now leading in trading, gaming, and decentralized infrastructure. Looking ahead, Anatoly outlines why tokenization and internet capital markets could reshape how equities and assets trade worldwide, making finance faster, cheaper, and more accessible. From AI-driven development to Solana Mobile’s challenge to Apple and Google, this conversation shows why Solana is at the forefront of the next era of finance, crypto, and investing. 💡Protect your purchasing power with Hard Assets Alliance – the best way to own physical gold and silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH 💡 Wealthion and SCP Resource Finance will bring together the world’s top silver experts this October in Toronto. Join our accredited investor list here to go in-person: https://wealthion.com/accredited/ Or, attend virtually, by buying your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wealthion-scp-global-silver-virtual-conference-2025-tickets-1685583779459 Chapters: 1:09 - From Qualcomm to Crypto: How Anatoly Built Solana 3:49 - Why “Solana”? The Beach That Inspired a Blockchain 4:29 - The Lightbulb Moment: Turning an Idea Into a Movement 7:24 - Where Does the Real Value Flow in Solana? 10:23 - Apps vs. Base Layer: Who Really Wins in Web3? 12:18 - Meme Coins: Stress Test or the Future of Finance? 15:35 - Beyond Trading: Solana’s Bet on Payments & DePIN 18:15 - Solana + AI: Smarter Agents, Faster Innovation 19:37 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: Tokenizing Wall Street: Internet Capital Markets Explained 25:19 - 24/7 Global Markets: The Future of Finance Is Always On 26:05 - Why Digital Asset Treasuries Could Beat ETFs 28:05 - Do You Have a Favorite Child in the Solana Ecosystem? 28:39 - Life After FTX: Resilience, Trauma, and a Cultural Reset 32:00 - Regulation Shifts: From Headwinds to Tailwinds 34:00 - What Keeps Solana’s Founder Up at Night? 37:40 - The 2035 Vision: A World Where Everything Trades On-Chain 39:50 - Why Solana Built a Phone (And Took on Apple & Google) 43:19 - Here’s Where You Can Get the Solana Phone 43:27 - The Solana Phone Pays for Itself? Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Solana #AnatolyYakovenko #Crypto #Blockchain #DeFi #Tokenization #InternetCapitalMarkets #AI #NFTs #MemeCoins #FTX #Markets #Trading #GlobalFinance ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.