Why Self-Custody Will Always Win | with Brandon Millman

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Brandon Millman, CEO and co-founder of Phantom, joins Bijan Maleki at Solana Breakpoint in Abu Dhabi to discuss why self-custody is foundational to crypto’s long-term success. Millman explains why he chose to build on Solana, how wallet infrastructure is evolving, and what the next phase of user adoption could look like. Recorded on December 12, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 – Live From Solana Breakpoint: Phantom CEO on Crypto’s Next Phase 01:00 – Breakpoint 2025 Vibes: Why Solana Is Builder-First 02:00 – Crypto 2026 Outlook: Stablecoins, Regulation & Breakout Year 03:10 – Phantom’s Mission: Fixing Crypto User Experience 04:14 – Why Solana Enabled Better Wallet UX Than Ethereum 05:59 – Wallets Replacing Exchanges: The New Crypto On-Ramp 07:19 – Wallets vs Venmo & Revolut: The Third Arc of Crypto 07:52 – Biggest Barrier to Mass Adoption: Explaining Crypto’s Value 09:12 – Security vs Convenience: Balancing Self-Custody & UX 10:01 – Phantom’s Next-Gen Key Management: Email Login + Self-Custody 11:23 – Should Everyone Have a Crypto Wallet? 13:08 – Do Wallet Tokens Make Sense? Phantom’s Hot Take 14:59 – Stablecoins & the Genius Act: Why It’s Underestimated 16:03 – Why Bridging Is Still Clunky (And How It Improves) 18:55 – Phantom’s Future: Becoming a Global Consumer Finance App 🍌 Get your Banana Zone swag at the Real Vision merch store: https://shop.realvision.com 📣 Elevate your brand with Real Vision. Connect with us at [email protected] to explore advertising possibilities. About Real Vision™: We arm you with the knowledge, the tools, and the network to succeed in your financial journey. 🔥 Get 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 to Real Vision https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe Connect with Real Vision™ Online: Twitter: https://rvtv.io/twitter Instagram: https://rvtv.io/instagram Website: 🔥 https://rvtv.io/3Y4t5Pw Disclaimer: https://media.realvision.com/wp/20231004185303/Disclaimer-1.pdf #solana #solanabreakpoint #phantomwallet, #brandonmillman, #solanabreakpoint #solanaecosystem #crypto2026 #stablecoins, #geniusact #cryptopayments #web3wallet #crypto #cryptoadoption #nextgenfinance #selfcustody #cryptosecurity