Solana Startup Series: How Zeta Markets is Transforming Crypto Trading with CEO, Tristan Frizza
What does it take to build the next generation of DeFi on Solana? In this special episode of the Solana Startup Series, we sit down with Tristan Frizza, Founder of Zeta Markets, to explore the future of crypto trading. Tristan shares his journey from AI to blockchain, participating in Solana’s early hackathons, and the inspiration behind creating Zeta Markets—one of DeFi’s most compelling exchanges.
Tristan takes us through the ins and outs of perpetual futures trading and explains why these instruments are game-changers for traders seeking flexible, non-expiring positions. However, this flexibility comes with risks, especially with high leverage. Tristan provides insights into how volatility can be an advantage, maximizing exchange profitability and offering a deeper understanding of the mechanisms behind crypto revenue models.
We also dive into the technical complexities of building on Solana, one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in crypto. Tristan discusses the necessity of Layer 2 solutions to address network congestion and cost management and breaks down advanced concepts like optimistic roll-ups and ZK bridges.
Tune in to learn how Zeta Markets plans to overcome these challenges and build a comprehensive, builder-friendly ecosystem for the next wave of DeFi innovation on Solana.
Zeta Markets: https://www.zeta.markets/
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Host - Alex Kehaya
Producer - Shawn Nova
00:06 - Building ZetaMarkets on Solana Blockchain
10:42 - Understanding Perpetual Futures for Solid Trading
14:33 - Exchange Revenue Models and L2 Clarification
17:44 - Layer 2 Architecture for Solana Exchange
26:25 - Optimistic Roll-Up and ZK Bridge
30:13 - Building a Solana Roll-Up Ecosystem
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