Brian Rudick, Chief Strategy Officer of Upexi, joined me to discuss the company’s Solana treasury strategy and why he believes SOL is the next major treasury asset.
Get to know Brian:
- Metaverse Theme – Theme for his kids – castles, unicorns
- Favorite food – Tonkotsu ramen
- Favorite musician/artist – MGK
- Favorite movie – Gladiator
- Favorite book – How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Hobby – Spending time with Family
Topics:
- Why Upexi chose Solana for its Treasury Asset
- Digital Asset Treasury trend, lifespan, and risks
- Are DATs operating as Banks?
- Why Crypto versus other assets for Treasury
- Solana Staking and DeFi
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Timestamps
02:16 Brian’s background
03:32 Convergence of TradFi and Crypto
05:38 DATs are Banks?
07:59 Upexi overview
10:29 Capital raised
12:08 Why Crypto and Not other assets for Treasury?
13:34 DAT trend lifespan
16:25 ETF vs DAT stock
18:18 Solana DeFi
20:05 Bear market risks
21:26 DAT trend growth outlook
24:06 Single asset vs basket of assets
25:22 Arthur Hayes as an advisor
30:12 Wrap up questions
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