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Talking TokensMert Explains How Solana Becomes the Internet Capital Markets ChainIn this episode of Talking Tokens, Jacquelyn Melinek speaks with Mert Mumtaz, Co-Founder and CEO of Helius. He shares his take on Solana evolving from earlier years with its NFT boom to the memecoin era and where it’s heading, as well as why better infrastructure, indexing and data readability were essential for scaling the network. Mert breaks down how Helius built the tools that make Solana legible, why transparency actually reinforces the need for privacy, and how its new Orb aims to become a first-principles block explorer designed for internet capital markets.They discuss Solana’s perf...
2025-12-3038 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkMert Mumtaz on Why Internet Capital Markets Are "Finally Actually Happening" on SolanaPrivacy, internet capital markets, and quantum commuting threats to crypto with Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz.
In a conversation with CoinDesk, Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz breaks down the biggest news from Solana Breakpoint, including new perps exchanges and the influx of institutional capital from firms like J.P. Morgan and Galaxy. He argues that the choice for private transactions is essential for creating internet capital markets, likening financial privacy to voting in a democracy. Plus, he concludes with a warning about the existential threat of quantum computing to both bitcoin and the entire crypto industry.
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2025-12-1312 min
Raoul Pal: The Journey ManSurveillance States & The Fight for Financial Freedom🔥 *Black Friday still kickin' on Real Vision. Don't waste it:*
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⚪ Raoul Pal and Mert Mumtaz, co-founder and CEO at Helius, dive into Mert’s journey through engineering, Coinbase, and Solana, to why he believes privacy is the missing pillar in crypto’s evolution. They explore Solana’s scaling advantages, the fundamentals behind Zcash, and why privacy, decentralization, and cryptography will shape the next phase of digital finance. Recorded on November 21, 2025.
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2025-12-041h 09
When Shift Happens PodcastE146: Helius CEO: Why Your Crypto Balance Isn't Private (And Why That's Dangerous)Mert Mumtaz, CEO and co-founder of Helius, reveals why he's betting everything on privacy, Solana infrastructure, and long-term conviction plays like Zcash and Hyperliquid.While most crypto investors chase short-term gains, Mert operates on 3-5 year time horizons, building core infrastructure for Solana and defending privacy as crypto's most unsolved problem. From explaining how connectivity and reflexivity drive extreme price movements to sharing how a Slavic girlfriend changed his approach to capturing value, this conversation goes deep.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new week...
2025-11-0649 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkWhy Zcash Is the 'Fastest Horse' for Privacy: Helius CEO Mert MumtazHelius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins "Markets Outlook" to break down the catalysts behind the recent rally in Zcash. Plus, why he believes crypto is currently "more public" than TradFi and the significance of privacy on chain.
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2025-10-2520 min
Messari's Unqualified OpinionsHelius on Privacy’s Next Wave: Zcash, Solana, & Future of Onchain Markets | Fully Diluted with Messari ResearchIn this episode of Fully Diluted, Messari’s Dylan Bane and the Messari Research team sit down with Mert Mumtaz, Co-founder and CEO of Helius, to unpack the evolving privacy landscape in crypto. They dive deep into Zcash’s resurgence, Solana’s growing DeFi ecosystem, and the regulatory and technical hurdles shaping the next generation of privacy-preserving systems.Mert discusses why privacy is fundamental to crypto’s future, how advancements in ZK proofs, FHE, and MPC are transforming usability, and why regulation may finally be catching up to innovation. The group also explores Solana’s momentum...
2025-10-2343 min
UnchainedThe Chopping Block: Zcash +400%, Tempo’s $500M Shock, EF Pay Firestorm & AWS/Base Meltdown feat. MertWelcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Helius’s Mert returns to defend Zcash’s ~400% run and the “encrypted Bitcoin” framing, digging into anonymity sets, privacy UX, and why Bitcoiners are so riled up. We then tackle the Tempo bombshell — a ~$500M raise at a ~$5B pre, Stripe/Paradigm ties, Dankrad’s move from the EF — alongside Péter Szilágyi’s letter on EF culture and compensation: public goods priesthood vs. market incentives. Next up: Mert’s “USD Manlet” rethink (why coo...
2025-10-221h 00UnchainedThe Chopping Block: Zcash +400%, Tempo’s $500M Shock, EF Pay Firestorm & AWS/Base Meltdown feat. MertWelcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Helius’s Mert returns to defend Zcash’s ~400% run and the “encrypted Bitcoin” framing, digging into anonymity sets, privacy UX, and why Bitcoiners are so riled up. We then tackle the Tempo bombshell — a ~$500M raise at a ~$5B pre, Stripe/Paradigm ties, Dankrad’s move from the EF — alongside Péter Szilágyi’s letter on EF culture and compensation: public goods priesthood vs. market incentives. Next up: Mert’s “USD Manlet” rethink (why coo...
2025-10-221h 00
WYRDMert’s Solana Play: The Helius StoryInterview with Mert, the CEO & co-founder of Helius, the top Solana infrastructure company.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:50 Getting His First Computer in Turkey02:20 Canada & Dreams of Pro MMA Fighter05:06 Skyrim Changed His Life 😭07:14 Grinding Engineering in Highschool & Queens University12:50 Discovering Crypto & Leaving Coinbase to Start Helius18:26 Turning Friends into Co-Founders22:00 Building For Intrinsic Joy & Ego26:38 “It is now your life mission to make sure these people have nightmares about us.”34:41 Is Life Hard or is it a skill issue37:00 What Mert Is Striving Towards40:10 “I Don’t Believe in Happiness”45:17 Crashout Session 51:31 Advice for Broke Students53:16 Why does ever mf have a podcastFoll...
2025-10-2253 min
UnchainedThe Stablecoin Competition Is On. Who Will Be the Winners and Losers?The stablecoin race is heating up. With the passage of the U.S. stablecoin law the floodgates have opened. Tether still dominates globally, but Circle, Stripe, and a wave of new “stablechains” are making their move.
In this episode, Dragonfly partner Rob Hadick and Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz join Laura Shin to map out how this battle could reshape crypto and payments.
Will ecosystem apps like Phantom and Jupiter keep their own stablecoins? Can Circle’s new Layer 1, Arc, compete with Tether’s network effect?
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2025-10-101h 07UnchainedThe Stablecoin Competition Is On. Who Will Be the Winners and Losers?The stablecoin race is heating up. With the passage of the U.S. stablecoin law the floodgates have opened. Tether still dominates globally, but Circle, Stripe, and a wave of new “stablechains” are making their move.
In this episode, Dragonfly partner Rob Hadick and Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz join Laura Shin to map out how this battle could reshape crypto and payments.
Will ecosystem apps like Phantom and Jupiter keep their own stablecoins? Can Circle’s new Layer 1, Arc, compete with Tether’s network effect?
Don’t miss it!
Thank you to our spon...
2025-10-101h 07
11AM w/ Seed ClubMert Mumtaz of Helius on 11AM w/ Seed Club Seed Club 18.6K subscribers Subscribed🌱 Investing in early stage consumer crypto companies: https://seedclub.com/🎬 Broadcasting live: https://x.com/seedclubhq📰 Subscribe for updates: https://paragraph.com/@seedclubhq/subscribeSeed Club's daily show on the business of crypto. Hosted by Jess Sloss & Josh Cornelius.Join us live every weekday at 11AM eastern.👀 https://x.com/seedclubhq 👀
2025-09-1713 min
TBPNTrump's Tech Dinner, Tesla's $1T Pay Package, OpenAI Mass Producing Chips with Broadcom, Seal Team 6 Mission Gone Wrong | Joe Weisenthal, Jason Droege, Dave Marra, Mert Mumtaz, Harish Abbott, Tuhin Srivastava, Cecilia Ziniti(01:34) - Timeline
(13:35) - Trump's Tech Dinner
(22:19) - Tesla's $1T Pay Package
(36:25) - OpenAI Mass Producing Chips with Broadcom
(45:26) - Ellen in the Mansion Section
(53:23) - Joe Weisenthal, born September 2, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American journalist and financial expert. He serves as the executive editor of news for Bloomberg's digital brands, co-anchors Bloomberg Television's "What’d You Miss?", and co-hosts the "Odd Lots" podcast. In the conversation, Weisenthal discusses the recent jobs report, noting that the number was below expectations and highlighting concerns about the labor market's state. He mentions that excluding health care, the economy has been sh...
2025-09-063h 24
CryptoTalks💰 Strategy amplia estoque de Bitcoin para 629.376 BTCPrimeiro Bloco, o fastcast diário do MB com as notícias mais quentes do universo cripto! Aqui você encontra informações exclusivas e análises aprofundadas com o especialista cripto Rony Szuster, Head de Research do MB, sobre as últimas tendências do mercado de criptomoedas, NFTs, Web3 e mais!No episódio de hoje, abordaremos sobre:💰 Strategy amplia estoque de Bitcoin para 629.376 BTC - A Strategy, empresa de tesouraria comandada por Michael Saylor, reforçou sua posição como maior detentora corporativa de Bitcoin do mundo com a compra de mai...
2025-08-1903 minTBPNWho Is Soham Parekh? Erebor News Leaks, Microsoft Scales Back AI Chip Plans and Cuts 9,000 Jobs, Sam Altman Slams Meta’s AI Talent Poaching | Deedy Das, Emily Sundberg, Mert Mumtaz, Zak Kukoff, John Kim, Amit Jain(01:35) - Top Stories
(38:42) - Crypto Bank Erebor Rises from SVB Ashes
(46:12) - Microsoft Scales Back AI Chip Plans
(54:11) - Sam Altman Slams Meta
(57:40) - Deedy Das, a principal at Menlo Ventures, has a background in engineering and product leadership, including roles at Google and Facebook, and was a founding team member at Glean. In the conversation, he discusses his transition from engineering to venture capital, emphasizing the value of technical expertise in investing, and highlights his focus on early-stage investments in AI/ML, next-generation infrastructure, and enterprise software.
(01:28:56) - Emily Sundberg is a New York-based writer and director...
2025-07-023h 30
Y-Axis PodcastMert Mumtaz: Solana, Company Building, Culture, Incentives, and Risk TakingIn this conversation, Mert, co-founder and CEO of Helius, shares his journey from working at Coinbase to founding a developer platform for the Solana ecosystem. He discusses the challenges of building a startup, the importance of hiring passionate individuals, and the unique culture at Helius that fosters remote work and team dynamics. Mert emphasizes the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship and the need for a strong written culture in a remote-first company. He shares insights on integrating AI into workflows, the importance of building a company culture from the ground up, and his approach to writing that fosters engagement...
2025-04-291h 07
The RollupThe Truth About Crypto Super Apps with Mert and Backpack Co-Founder Armani FerranteThe race for the ultimate crypto super app is heating up. Who will own the user experience?In this episode, we chat with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, and Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack. Armani takes us through his transition from Apple to Alameda Research, and how that journey led to building one of Solana’s fastest-growing platforms.As markets deal with tariff tensions, institutional adoption is quietly gaining momentum. We dive into the "fat wallet thesis," the shifting role of Bitcoin in smart contract platforms, and how the finance-crypto merger creates opportunities.We...
2025-04-211h 01
KingpilledThe ASTROLABE: 4/7/25 | JASON MIRONCHUCK Joins Me (on PAUL SUDA DAY!): TARIFFS & the SHADOW EMPIREEvery M-F I do a livestream on Twitter and YT called The ASTROLABE, covering all the tweets, videos, articles, and memes that caught my eye. Many are saying it's the "best afternoon morning show on the internet."SEE BELOW for the list of all the content for the 4/7 show.SUPPORT OUR GUEST:* BUY TALES OF THE SHADOW EMPIRE NOW (USE CODE "TALES" TO GET $10 OFF AT CHECKOUT): click here* FOLLOW JASON ON X: https://x.com/mironchucknowSUPPORT THE SHOW:* LISTEN TO EWBSX, NOW LIVE: https://EWBSX...
2025-04-084h 42
Zero KnowledgeZK in Solana with Mert MumtazThis week Anna and Tarun chat with Mert Mumtaz. Mert is the co-founder and CEO of Helius and is known for his contributions to the Solana ecosystem. They explore Mert’s background, his entry into the space, and his experiences during the 2022 market downturn and subsequent recovery. The conversation covers Solana’s positioning within the broader blockchain landscape and includes an overview of emerging ZK projects in the ecosystem.
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2025-02-261h 10
Unshackled LivingMert Unplugged: Solana’s Network Stress, Firedancer’s Game-Changing Impact, and the Road to Web3 in 2025Join The Web3 Prof Podcast for an exclusive deep dive with Mert, CEO of Helius, as we unpack the most pressing topics in the Solana ecosystem and beyond. From Solana’s network performance under stress last weekend to the groundbreaking potential of Firedancer and Jump Crypto’s role in client diversity, Mert shares his expert insights on what’s next for blockchain scalability and decentralization. We’ll also explore the sectors thriving on Solana—DeFi, gaming, payments, and more—and discuss what’s still needed to push Web3 adoption forward. Plus, Mert reveals the protocol developments he’s most excited abou...
2025-02-2543 min
Building Web3Why Solana is the Best Choice for Founders with Mert from Helius | Building Web3 PodcastJoin Jax Dwyer on the Building Web3 Podcast for an in-depth conversation with Mert, co-founder of Helius, as they explore Solana’s rapid growth, innovative scaling solutions, and developer-friendly infrastructure. Mert shares his early crypto journey, from working at Coinbase to choosing Solana over Ethereum for its performance-driven approach. Learn how Helius is fixing Solana’s developer experience by addressing key issues like on-chain data readability, inefficient software, and high transaction costs, enabling developers to build scalable, user-friendly applications.Work with us: https://buildingweb3media.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mert and His Journey into...
2025-02-0439 min
Byte-Sized Insight by CointelegraphInside Trump’s crypto agenda: Memecoins, SEC task force and Bitcoin reserve plansIn this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we dive into the whirlwind first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and its sweeping impact on the cryptocurrency industry.Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, is joined by US Senator Cynthia Lummis, David Kemmerer (co-founder and CEO of CoinLedger), and Mert (founder and CEO of Helius) to unpack the TRUMP memecoin craze, Solana’s record-breaking activity and the regulatory shifts driven by the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force and Trump’s executive order.Whether you’re a blockchain enthusiast or curious about how US...
2025-01-2419 min
LightspeedCrypto’s Annoying MEV Problem | Weekly RoundupGm! In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Smith to discuss avoiding noise in crypto data, the issue with FDV, and stablecoin supply across chains. Finally, we end the podcast by diving into the concept of conditional liquidity, MEV, and Solana’s sandwich attack problem.Enjoy!ResourcesSolana MEV Landscape From Helius Labs: https://x.com/__lostin__/status/1877444749298381156Dan’s Post on the Wash Trading Bot: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1873461466541486096Top 10 Chains by Stablecoins: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1875613474774249724
2025-01-101h 06
The Future of MoneyInterview with Helius CEO, Mert MumtazWhat is driving the growth of the Solana ecosystem? My interview with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius. Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube page and podcast channels: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VNMNgj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4g7fOvw Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3B0OaRW
2024-12-2708 min
Unchained2024 Was Solana's Best Year Yet. Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2025?2024 has been a transformative year for Solana. With a surge in developer activity, bold innovations in DePIN, and its ambitions to become a “decentralized Nasdaq,” the ecosystem is making waves. But are these changes enough to differentiate it from competitors like Ethereum and L2 solutions such as Base?In this episode, Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, and Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, join Unchained to discuss how Solana is carving out its niche. They debate whether Base is a serious contender, why they’re not concerned about the 2025 token unlocks, and how Solana’s unique approach...
2024-12-2457 minUnchained2024 Was Solana's Best Year Yet. Can It Sustain the Momentum in 2025?2024 has been a transformative year for Solana. With a surge in developer activity, bold innovations in DePIN, and its ambitions to become a “decentralized Nasdaq,” the ecosystem is making waves. But are these changes enough to differentiate it from competitors like Ethereum and L2 solutions such as Base?In this episode, Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, and Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, join Unchained to discuss how Solana is carving out its niche. They debate whether Base is a serious contender, why they’re not concerned about the 2025 token unlocks, and how Solana’s unique approach...
2024-12-2457 min
The Milk Road ShowSolana Behind the Scenes & What's Next for 2025 w/ MertIn today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we get into the Solana ecosystem with Mert, CEO of Helios Labs and Solana's biggest advocate! What's happening behind the scenes, and what projects are set to launch in 2025? From memecoins to how Solana stacks up against blockchains like Ethereum, Sui, and Aptos, Mert addresses the controversies head-on.
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2024-12-1331 min
When Shift Happens PodcastE98: Solana's Leading Expert Explains How It Hits $1,000
Mert Mumtaz is the co-founder of Helius Labs, a leading Solana Infrastructure provider company backed by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund.
Mert is one of the biggest personalities in the Solana ecosystem and one of the few voices who was hyper bullish and supporting Solana since the $8 SOL low in November 2022 after the FTX collapse.
In this episode, Mert shares his unfiltered insights on why Solana is set for explosive growth, despite market doubts.
We dive into how Helius is helping developers build faster and more efficiently on Solana, the $1 Trillion opportunity within the ecosystem, and why Mert believes Solana...
2024-11-281h 30Talking TokensMert Mumtaz | Why Developers Choose SolanaOn today’s Talking Tokens episode, Jacquelyn sat down with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Labs. They discuss why Mert left Coinbase to start a Solana-focused developer platform, how he looks at Solana compared to other blockchains, the impact of the US Presidential Election on crypto, founder life and more.
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2024-11-1451 min
Crypto BanterThis Altcoin's About To TAKE OVER Crypto!Walking through 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 you realize just how many crypto projects there are developing on the Solana blockchain! There is of course 1 that stands out above all other Altcoins... Watch Cryptomanran LIVE to discover which Altcoin will do far better than any previous narrative!
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2024-09-2740 minLightspeedCan Seeker Unlock Solana’s True Potential? | Ian UnsworthGm! In this episode, Jack and Ian Unsworth from Kairos Research discuss Solana Mobile’s latest device, Seeker, and its potential impact on Solana’s growth. Additionally, they dive into the value proposition for Non-Bitcoin ETFs, and Trump’s upcoming DeFi project. They close out by asking - will Solana restaking be successful? Enjoy! ResourcesHelius Funding Announcement: https://x.com/0xMert_/status/1836578165977915858Drift Funding Announcement: https://x.com/DriftProtocol/status/1836752136614658325The Next Chapter of Solana Mobile: https://x.com/solanamobile/status/1836614409613119632Cypherpunk Holdings Rebrands: https://blockw...
2024-09-211h 06
UnchainedThe Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment in Solana and Memecoins’ FutureWelcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the squad is joined by special guest Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Helius. In this episode, the crew dives into the growing rivalry between SVM and EVM, the surge of VC investments in the Solana ecosystem, and the fierce debate over rollups. They also explore the rise and fall of memecoins, Solana’s infrastructure evolution, and the future for high-performance blockchains. Tune in for a high-energy discussion on the cutting edge of crypto!
2024-09-191h 13UnchainedThe Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment in Solana and Memecoins’ FutureWelcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the squad is joined by special guest Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Helius. In this episode, the crew dives into the growing rivalry between SVM and EVM, the surge of VC investments in the Solana ecosystem, and the fierce debate over rollups. They also explore the rise and fall of memecoins, Solana’s infrastructure evolution, and the future for high-performance blockchains. Tune in for a high-energy discussion on the cutting edge of crypto!
2024-09-191h 13
The Gwart Show | Blockspace MediaL2s, Apps, and Stake Centralization With 0xMertWelcome back to The Gwart Show! We we’re down in Nashville recording some shows, but this week we have something a bit different with Mert, CEO of Helius and co-host of a BlockWorks podcast. So, it's a podcast with a podcaster today. We go through Solana's ecosystem, including MEV and architecture. Mert shares insights on Fire Dancer, state compression and Helius, while addressing criticisms and challenges.Timestamps00:00 Start00:50 Mert's background01:16 ETHCC experience03:26 ETHCC takeaways08:16 Can't L2s just get along!...
2024-07-2855 min
Good GameMert Steelmans Ethereum, Unpacks Firedancer, and Talks Solana L2s | EP 42Imran and Qiao bring on Mert Mumtaz (Helius Labs) to discuss Ethereum, Firedancer, Solana L2s, and more. No BS crypto insight for founders.Timestamps(00:00) Intro(01:17) Welcome to Good Game(03:05) Mert Steelmanning Ethereum(08:44) Mert's Solana Prediction(10:54) Mert's Estimate on Firedancer's Timeline and Throughput Improvement(15:12) Thoughts on a Narrative Regarding Consumer Apps(17:02) Thoughts on What's Happening in The Layer 3 World(20:38) Layer 2 on Solana?(29:22) "There Are Other Ways to Decentralize"(30:18) Mert's Decentralizing Approach(31:55) MEV Comparison Between Ethereum and Solana(35:34) Calling Out The BS Mert Had S...
2024-03-1952 min
The Daily Bone (Formerly The Nifty)Ordinals Market Action, Portal Coins Launch, & Solana's Future ft. Mert, CEO of Helius LabsOn today’s episode, we delve into the dynamic developments in the burgeoning ordinals market, providing insightful analysis on recent actions. Join us for expert insights, trends, and a captivating conversation with Mert, CEO of Helius Labs.
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2024-02-261h 16LightspeedSolana's Flywheel: It's Time to Reevaluate Your Solana Thesis | Santiago SantosSantiago Santos joins us to discuss his crypto investment thesis and conviction in Solana's adoption flywheel. Santiago is a prolific investor, co-host of Empire and one of the most respected minds in crypto. In this episode, we discuss Santi's crypto thesis, Solana's incredible flywheel, scarcity vs abundance, if decentralization matters, Santi's favorite investment themes and more!- -(00:00) Introduction(1:19) Why Crypto Matters(4:42) How to Build and Keep Conviction(15:36) Santi’s Solana Thesis(23:30) Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset(36:57) DAS Promo(37:54) Solana vs Et...
2024-01-251h 10LightspeedWhy JUP Is Solana's Most Anticipated Airdrop | Mert Mumtaz, Garrett HarperJupiter's upcoming airdrop will be a watershed moment for Solana. Tune in to find out why! In this episode, we cover the JUP airdrop, the Saga 2 announcement, why vertical integration is working on Solana but not Ethereum, if validator set size matters, why more Solana teams haven't released tokens, how to think critically and more!- -(00:00) Introduction(01:15) The Saga 2 Announcement(6:34) Jupiter's Token Launch (JUP)(16:01) Aggregation Theory and Multichain Strategies(27:25) DAS Promo(28:22) Appchains and the Validator Set Size Debate(34:40) The...
2024-01-1856 min
The PipelineEpisode 1 With Mert MumtazOn the first Episode of The Pipeline, Danny is joined by Mert Mumtaz, the CEO of Helius Labs, co-host of the Lightspeed Podcast, and a veteran blockchain engineer. Mert shares his thoughts on Monad, the up and coming L1, as well as Solana and the crypto landscape in general.
2023-11-0955 min
Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on SolanaOnly Possible on Solana: Product ideas and hackathon (feat. Mert)Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showAs our first repeat guest, Mert joins to kick off the Only Possible On Solana hackathon that he is spearheading from within the Solana community. This community driven hackathon is being orchestrated by LamportDAO, an open discord community of builders in the Solana ecosystem.The idea is simple: encourage people to build cool and interesting products using the unique tech that is either Only Possible on Solana (aka OPOS) and get them paid for...
2023-08-0853 min
Logan Jastremski PodcastMert Mumtaz | Co-founder at Helius | High-performance infrastructure | Logan Jastremski Podcast #43Mert Mumtaz is the Co-founder and CEO at Helius. Helius is the ultimate developer platform for building on Solana. Effortlessly navigate on-chain data with our powerful APIs, webhooks, and RPCs.
Mert Mumtaz's Twitter: @0xMert_
Helius Twitter: @heliuslabs
Helius Website: https://helius.xyz/
Logan Jastremski's Twitter: @LoganJastremski
Frictionless's Twitter: @_Frictionless_
Frictionless's Website: https://frictionless.fund/
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2023-05-221h 05
The ZeitgeistMert Mumtaz, Co-founder & CEO - HeliusOur guest this week is Mert Mumtaz, Co-founder & CEO of Helius, a vertically integrated developer platform offering a suite of tools to help easily build products on Solana. Mert joins Brian Friel to clear up common misconceptions about Solana, shares the latest opportunities for developers, and dives deep into state compression, which reduces the amount of on-chain storage required to store NFTs, resulting in lower costs for creators and buyers by up to 100 times. State compression on Solana is already being leveraged by projects like Dialect, Drip.haus, and Helium to help scale their projects. S...
2023-04-2735 minSolfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on SolanaHow does State Compression work on Solana (feat. Mert from Helius)Follow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showWe are joined by the Mert, the vocal Solana supporter and founder of Helius.xyzAs a former Coinbase employee, we got Mert’s take on the recent SEC action/notice. We talk about Mert’s spicy twitter life and the role he plays in the Solana (and broader crypto ecosystem).Mert shares some of his thoughts on what blockchain products are good at doing, and maybe some things that are over-rated or over-hyped.An...
2023-03-2755 min
The Curious LearnersMert Mumtaz | Building for Builders | The Curious Learners Ep. 39Hi everyone. My guest today is Mert Mumtaz. He is the co-founder and CEO at Helius, which is a developer platform for the Blockchain ecosystem. Mert is not new to crypto. Prior to starting Helius, he spent years at Coinbase building different products across payments and others. Helius currently supports the Solana ecosystem and Mert has been a big supporter of the ecosystem since its early days.Mert and I had a fascinating discussion about the state of Blockchain, Solana vs. other networks, upcoming L1 ecosystems and of course his plans for Helius. Below are some highlights...
2023-03-1338 min
Chewing GlassEpisode #8 - Mert Mumtaz (Helius)Today's guest is Mert Mumtaz, Co-founder & CEO at Helius, a developer platform for building on Solana that allows the navigation of on-chain data with powerful APIs, webhooks, and RPCs. DISCLAIMERThe content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be ge...
2023-03-0738 min
Solana WeeklySolana Weekly: #13 - Two Week Vacation and EVERYTHING'S CHANGED, Pump My BagsI tried to record last week but I was at the beach and it sounded terrible. So we’re bringing an episode with two weeks of alpha shrunk into one. Solana Price - Ranging, we are at $23.50, hit as high as $26, and dipped down to just under $20. SolEth - Sitting at .014, not bad. Toly on Bankless, gets a fair shake.SMB bought out by HGE and given to HadesDAO, in spite of MonkeDAO negotiations. Gotta dive into that. Overall it’s good for holders, unbelievable opportunity for Hadeswap, kind of shitty for...
2023-02-1627 minSolfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on SolanaJames got his Saga phoneFollow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showAfter James received his Saga developer test phone, and Nick’s is inbound, they discuss possibilities of a mobile first crypto experience. Even the potential for non-crypto apps getting distribution on a decentralized app store.Nick started using Midjourney to generate custom AI artwork, and James may convince his wife to use crypto before Nick convinces his own wife.Huge shout out to Jeffrey Ando (@ser_ando) for the amazing AI generated cover art!Fu...
2023-01-3030 minSolfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on Solanainit: solfate podcastFollow the @SolfatePod show on Twitter for updates. Thanks for listening frens :)Notes from the showWelcome to the very first episode of the Solfate podcast, an audio commentary from two developers on building into the Solana ecosystem.In this very first episode, Nick and James introduce themselves. We give our backgrounds and how we each started building and educating on Solana.We also talk about the recent events of the Bonk token taking Solana by storm. Getting airdropped to loads of people (including us) and the impact that community driven projects...
2023-01-0933 min