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Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, and Connor Lovely explore the intersection of politics, technology, and the future of energy infrastructure. The conversation begins with reflections on New York politics and the power of authentic storytelling before shifting to the energy crisis, rising electricity prices, and the misalignment of traditional utility models. Jason discusses Daylight’s mission to decentralize energy markets, empowering individuals to participate in energy production and finance through distributed energy resources and tokenized financial products. The hosts draw parallels between marathon running and long-term commitment, contrasting this with modern shortcut culture, while examining how AI, electric vehicles, and DeFi are reshaping energy demand and financing. The episode offers insightful commentary on innovation, capital markets, and the future of sustainable power.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - New York City Challenges

02:30 - The American Dream Debate

04:55 - New York Marathon

07:51 - DePIN and Daylight Announcement

08:25 - Electricity Pricing Issues

11:01 - Infrastructure Challenges

12:36 - Market Dynamics and Demand Growth

13:53 - Daylight App Features

15:32 - Distributed Energy Resources

17:42 - Future of Energy Prices

19:22 - Australia's Solar Market Success

22:55 - Customer Uptake and Market Expansion

25:46 - Tokenized Yield Products

27:43 - Capital Market Dynamics

29:27 - Duration Risk Management

31:09 - Quality of Underwriting in Solar Loans

33:38 - Daylight Pitch to Traditional Allocators

35:09 - Market Size and Opportunities

40:45 - Potential Collaboration with Base Power

47:23 - Challenges and Risks in the Token Market

50:44 - Speculative Capital & Revenue

54:08 - Helium's Market Position and Comparisons

56:35 - On-Chain Revenue and Governance Dynamics

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

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Connor talks with Harry Dewhirst about 375ai’s recent $10 million raise led by Delphi and Strobe, and their upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE) featuring the EAT token. They explore 375ai’s cutting-edge hardware — the 375edge mini data center and 375go mobile app with over 250,000 users — and discuss how the company’s buy-and-burn model, partnerships, and expansion plans are driving growth. Connor and Harry also touch on new devices like the 375street and Vault, and 375ai’s role within the DePIN and Solana ecosystems, showcasing how it’s reshaping the future of decentralized data.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:09 - Motivation Behind the Recent Fundraise

02:36 - Overview of Supply Side Devices

03:48 - Details on 375edge and 375go

08:28 - Deployment Strategy for 375edge

10:37 - Exploring Fractals and Crowdfunding Options

12:21 - Future Hardware: 375street and Vault

15:04 - Demand Side Use Cases and Partnerships

17:34 - Token Economy and Value Accrual

18:51 - Building on Solana and Community Support

20:28 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

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Daylight is redefining the energy and crypto landscape with a $75 million raise — including $15M in equity led by Framework Ventures and $60M in project finance from Turtle Hole Capital. Discover how Daylight is merging clean energy, DeFi, and stablecoins to unlock new yield opportunities and scale solar + battery infrastructure across the U.S.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

03:35 - Overview of the Total Raise and $60 Million Debt Vehicle

06:08 - Flow of Funds and Revenue Generation

08:11 - Homeowner Perspective on Daylight Subscriptions

09:22 - Introduction to Daylight's DeFi Protocol

10:37 - Yield Opportunities in DeFi

12:01 - Stablecoin Utilization and Revenue Flow

12:43 - Timeline for DeFi Launch

13:05 - Confidence in Revenue Models and Market Performance

14:10 - Geographic Expansion Strategy

15:43 - Impact of AI Infrastructure on Energy Demand

16:46 - Future Plans for Token and Blockchain Deployment

18:39 - Community Involvement and Contribution Opportunities

20:42 - Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.