Thrilled to share that I've stepped into a new role as Head of Communications at @DoubleZero. If I've learned anything during the last few years in HFT / crypto, it's that relentless performance optimization is what separates ideas from results. Since its inception, crypto has been running on infrastructure orders of magnitude slower than traditional markets, and largely unaware of it. We've underestimated the technical sophistication of big tech and TradFi. It's time to close the technical chasm. The problem is fundamental: blockchains are running on infrastructure that was never built for them. No major player in TradFi or big tech runs mission-critical infrastructure over the public internet. They use private networks optimized for their needs. It's not radical thinking either, it's just perf engineering. The reality is this: Web3 will never compete running over Web2 infrastructure. A system is only as fast as its slowest part... and we won't see real performance gains (as an industry) until every bottleneck is fixed. That bottleneck is now the public internet. Custom hardware acceleration and dedicated physical infrastructure have been table stakes in high-frequency trading for over a decade. The networking layer is truly the final boss to realizing blockchain at the speed of NASDAQ. And DoubleZero proposes the solution. What we're building is a private, high-performance WAN for distributed systems and the first alternative to the only internet we've ever known. One month into mainnet-beta, we've onboarded ~34% of Solana mainnet stake: 600 devices across multiple cities and added ~2,200 Gbps of dedicated, ultra-low-latency fiber provided by 12 independent network contributors. This achievement is profound, but it's only the beginning. This is crypto's internet. And you're invited to participate in the build alongside a growing consortium of performance-obsessed nerds. DoubleZero sets out to challenge the impossible. To place DeFi on the same playing field as TradFi and big tech... but do so in a way that maintains performance without sacrificing decentralization. For the first time in history, high-performance, ultra-low-latency connectivity will be accessible to all, and powered by multiple independent contributors. This is the most ambitious, intellectually demanding work I've ever encountered. And the kind of work that pulls you in on a Sunday at 9:00pm (the time of writing this), not because you have to, but because you can't help it. I'm grateful for the opportunity to help tell the story of what high-performance networking means for this industry and beyond, and to work alongside a dedicated team of world-class engineers in the process. Let's (keep) building. IBRL.

I've joined @DoubleZero as Stake Pool Manager. DoubleZero is tackling one of the hardest problems at the heart of the internet and of high-performance blockchains: global, base-layer connectivity. Right now, validators struggle with unpredictable latency, high jitter, and shared bandwidth while competing with every other application on the web. DoubleZero is reimagining this from the ground up, creating a dedicated highway for blockchain traffic that enables validators to focus on what truly matters: optimizing block production. With 2,200 Gbps of total throughput capacity and 34%+ of the Solana network already running on DoubleZero (increasing by the day), the foundation for Internet Capital Markets is being built here. This is the first step to bring NASDAQ on-chain. As someone who runs a validator from Brazil (@PineStake), I've seen firsthand how hard decentralization can be when you're fighting against poor routing, network limitations, and connectivity gaps. DoubleZero makes it possible to achieve decentralization and keep performance at its peak. If you're curious about connecting to DoubleZero or want to learn more about the DoubleZero Stake Pool, my DMs are always open. Increase Bandwidth Reduce Latency. Accelerate everything.

The @doublezero network's fees went live in early October, here's a snapshot for the month so far: ~$256,000 of USD equivalent fees. According to @DefiLlama this puts DoubleZero at 16th in 30-day fees-by-network less than a month since launch. These fees go to contributors of the fiber contributors to the DoubleZero network, with a portion of fees burned for sybil resistance. Today these fees only comprise a 5% block reward fee paid by Solana validators. DoubleZero now powers 34% of Solana, up from ~15% in early September. 859 - 82.89 SOL 860 - 102.65 SOL 861 - 73.61 SOL 862 - 144.60 SOL 863 - 85.56 SOL 864 - 102.98 SOL 865 - 102.21 SOL 866 - 95.96 SOL 867 - 125.03 SOL 868 - 111.60 SOL 869 - 94.86 SOL 870 - 114.37 SOL 871 - 158.37 SOL 872 - epoch ongoing Validators can pay in $SOL or $2Z - any SOL collected is swapped to $2Z. You can see the network in realtime at https://t.co/LG0zTPN5Vm and track fees onchain or at https://t.co/ayKVVM84Vl

The DoubleZero protocol is post-revenue.

Jitter - the variation of latency - is a killer for high performance systems. Under the pressure of the October 10th flash crash, the DoubleZero network kept jitter near zero as the public internet spiked.

Swaps are live! Onchain users can participate in a core part of the DoubleZero programmatic token flow via 2Z→SOL swaps. Setup is pretty simple with a bit of an edge baked in. Read the docs for the alpha ↓

Faster networks Lower latency Better pricing Better onchain markets IBRL -> DoubleZero

A new episode of Bit to Bricks from @amiravalliani is here. The Evolution of Trading, with @Austin_Federa. Discover how @doublezero is revolutionizing Solana's performance by building a faster, decentralized internet. https://t.co/Q2SpesyGbs

Faster networks Lower latency Better pricing Better onchain markets IBRL -> DoubleZero

Bullish Alpenglow Bullish DoubleZero

DoubleZero is expanding!

DoubleZero network expanding 💪

People underestimate just how much @doublezero can accelerate blockchains with technology not available on the public internet. - Block propagation? Multicast - Sending signatures for aggregation? Multicast it - Read nodes getting data from consensus nodes? Multicast it and they get data at the same speed as consensus nodes - Need dependable latency for every rote? DoubleZero provides that. Dedicated fiber made web2 as performant as it is today. We can do the same for crypto, while maintaining decentralization through independent contributors (11 today) and verifiability of packet routing.

The Total Connected Value (TCV) of @doublezero just hit $28 billion https://t.co/Hr0RYkfiy9

Why the Internet Is Failing Blockchain and How DoubleZero (2Z) Fixes It Blockchain is supposed to be the future decentralized, fast, and open to everyone. But there’s a big problem: it still runs on the old internet. That internet? It’s messy, slow, and overloaded. It's full of latency spikes, unreliable connections, and zero incentives for quality bandwidth. And when milliseconds matter, especially in block production, restaking, and real-time trading: this becomes a massive roadblock. That’s where DoubleZero (2Z) comes in. What Is DoubleZero? DoubleZero is a high-performance global network purpose-built for blockchain and other distributed systems. Think of it as the internet’s fast lane, but only for crypto and decentralized apps. Instead of relying on the congested public internet, DoubleZero routes blockchain traffic through independently contributed fiber links and custom filtering hardware. The result? Ultra-low-latency, high-speed communication for validators, apps, and users around the world. This is especially powerful for chains like Solana, where timing is critical. In fact, by October 2025, 24.85% of Solana’s mainnet stake was already running through DoubleZero’s mainnet-beta. What Problem Is DoubleZero Solving? 🔶 Latency and jitter slow down transactions, especially across long distances. 🔶 Congested public internet means validators are often competing on an uneven playing field. 🔶 Duplicate and spam transactions waste time and bandwidth. 🔶 There’s no real incentive to contribute high-quality network infrastructure. DoubleZero changes that with a two-layer approach: Custom physical infrastructure: Fiber links, edge filtering hardware, and optimized routing. Onchain incentives: Validators and contributors earn 2Z tokens for improving network quality. How the 2Z Token Works 2Z is the backbone of the DoubleZero network. It has several important utilities: 🔶 Access: Users and validators pay in 2Z to use high-speed network services (or in SOL, which is auto-converted). 🔶 Rewards: Contributors earn 2Z for supplying bandwidth and links, based on performance and uptime. 🔶 Staking: Contributors stake 2Z to provide services and secure the network. 🔶 Delegation: Token holders can delegate 2Z to validators or contributors to earn yield. In simple terms, 2Z powers the network and keeps it fast, fair, and decentralized. Impressive Backing and Growth This isn’t just a small experiment — DoubleZero has major momentum: 🔶 $50M raised across four token sales 🔶 Latest round closed at a $750M fully-diluted valuation 🔶 Initial circulating supply: 3.47B tokens (34.71% of total supply) 🔶 Real float on Day 1: just 7.2% — most tokens are staked or vested, which helps reduce volatility Real Use Cases, Right Now DoubleZero is already live and making an impact: 🔶 Solana Validators: Nearly 25% of stake is routed through DoubleZero for faster block production 🔶 Trading: Real-time execution for DEXs and on-chain perps 🔶 Restaking: Ensures low-latency for restaking protocols like EigenLayer 🔶 Oracles: Powers real-time, reliable data feeds And with its plug-and-play model, more ecosystems (like Ethereum, Cosmos, and Layer 2s) are on the roadmap. What's Next? DoubleZero has already launched its mainnet-beta, with upcoming milestones including: 🔶 Validator/delegator staking model 🔶 Custom FPGA-based packet filtering to kill spam 🔶 Permissionless bandwidth contribution 🔶 Direct routing coordination for lower latency With a network already spanning 25+ global locations and expanding fast, it’s clear: DoubleZero is laying down the physical and economic rails for Web3’s new internet. Final Thoughts Blockchains promised decentralization. But decentralization isn’t just about consensus, it’s also about infrastructure. DoubleZero is building that infrastructure. One fiber link at a time. As real-time blockchain applications continue to grow from DeFi to gaming to AI having a dedicated, decentralized, and lightning-fast network underneath it all is not just useful... it’s essential. And 2Z tokens are your access key to it. Binance HODL-er Airdrop $2Z is the 48th project of the Binance HODLer Airdrop program. 🔶 HODLer Airdrop: 35,000,000 $2Z (0.35% of max total token supply) 🔶An additional 5,000,000 $2Z were be allocated to marketing campaigns after spot listing. Trade $2Z now on Binance *I am a Binance Affiliate *Not financial Advice *Do your own research Link for the sign up👇

DoubleZero is obvious. Speed is the edge. Everyone in tech already knows this. Matter of time.

Ep30 - DoubleZero is Building a New Internet @Austin_Federa cofounder of @doublezero walked around Wall St with me in NYC talking about Internet, Latency, 2Z Tokenomics, Solana, Founders, Regulation, Colocation, dead internet theory, and a ton more! 00:00 - The Problem With the Internet 01:42 - DoubleZero's On-Demand Connectivity 02:09 - Designing Faster Blockchains 04:45 - Why Latency Matters for Pro Traders 07:19 - Underrated Use Case: Tokenized Stocks 08:31 - Tokenomics: Abundance vs. Scarcity 11:52 - Founder Advice: Managing Your Brand 13:15 - Dead Internet Theory: Is Twitter Dying? 15:03 - How New Media Causes Mass Insanity 17:12 - Career Advice: Employee vs. Founder Mindset 20:06 - What is a Token? (An Alignment System) 23:46 - The "Lucky" Moment: Why I Joined Solana 26:21 - The DoubleZero Pitch (Crypto vs. Non-Crypto) 27:52 - The Real Story of the Wall Street Charging Bull 29:48 - Explaining the SEC No-Action Letter This was a great conversation and huge thanks to Austin. Walking about NYC streets with a camera vlogging is not the easiest.

Ep30 - DoubleZero is Building a New Internet @Austin_Federa cofounder of @doublezero walked around Wall St with me in NYC talking about Internet, Latency, 2Z Tokenomics, Solana, Founders, Regulation, Colocation, dead internet theory, and a ton more! 00:00 - The Problem With the Internet 01:42 - DoubleZero's On-Demand Connectivity 02:09 - Designing Faster Blockchains 04:45 - Why Latency Matters for Pro Traders 07:19 - Underrated Use Case: Tokenized Stocks 08:31 - Tokenomics: Abundance vs. Scarcity 11:52 - Founder Advice: Managing Your Brand 13:15 - Dead Internet Theory: Is Twitter Dying? 15:03 - How New Media Causes Mass Insanity 17:12 - Career Advice: Employee vs. Founder Mindset 20:06 - What is a Token? (An Alignment System) 23:46 - The "Lucky" Moment: Why I Joined Solana 26:21 - The DoubleZero Pitch (Crypto vs. Non-Crypto) 27:52 - The Real Story of the Wall Street Charging Bull 29:48 - Explaining the SEC No-Action Letter This was a great conversation and huge thanks to Austin. Walking about NYC streets with a camera vlogging is not the easiest.