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Why is Solana building in the UK?
50 minutes Posted Mar 3, 2026 at 5:28 pm.
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London’s crypto scene is at a crossroads. In this episode, Tim sits down with Cap, Head of Superteam UK, to unpack whether London is falling behind in crypto and what it’ll take to win back talent, founders and momentum. From gaming and NFTs to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing crypto communities, Cap shares his journey into crypto, the reality of the UK “brain drain,” and why public-good ecosystem building might be the unlock. Also in this episode:
Why London risks losing its top blockchain founders
What “proof of work” really means in a crypto community
How Superteam operates as a decentralised talent accelerator
The vision behind the UK “Brain Drain Wall” campaign
Why culture, events, and Breakpoint matter for London’s future
The opportunity for the UK to lead in blockchain policy
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