Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Helius Labs and a pivotal figure in the Solana ecosystem, shares his bullish outlook on Solana's future. He believes Solana will soar to over $1,000 while revealing the critical role Helius plays in enhancing developer efficiency. Mert discusses the unexpected opportunities arising from the FTX collapse and reflects on personal resilience shaped by early losses. He also candidly talks about how he turned his baldness into a source of empowerment and emphasizes the transformative power of decentralized systems.
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World Computing
Mert Mumtaz's immediate mission is accelerating "world computing" on Solana.
He envisions a global computer where anyone can build products, fostering meritocracy and efficiency.
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Unlocking Human Potential
Mert Mumtaz's broader mission, inspired by Elon Musk, involves expanding human potential and discovering new possibilities.
He believes in accelerating progress by removing arbitrary limitations and improving coordination.
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Drive and Discontent
Mert Mumtaz's drive stems from meditating on life's shortness and a "divine discontent."
Early family deaths and challenging experiences instilled resilience and a focus on progress over happiness.
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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 will hit over $1,000.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Why Solana is the blockchain to watch.
- The critical role Helius is playing in Solana’s growth.
- Why the collapse of FTX is actually a win for Solana.
- The $1 Trillion billion opportunity most people miss.
- Mert’s mission to accelerate Solana’s growth.
- How Solana will reach $1,000.
- How Mert turned Baldness into a superpower
- Stoicism and risk taking
- How losing his mum at a young age impacted Mert's hunger for life
And much more!
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0:00 Introduction
1:28 Please Subscribe
1:50 Our Valued Sponsors
2:26 The System Isn’t Your Ally
5:03 Society’s Expectations for Men
6:57 Trump’s Tweet and Viral Chaos
8:44 Misinformation in Media Reporting
13:51 Accelerating World Computation
17:49 Breaking Shackles to Accelerate Progress
22:39 Fueling Action with Discontent
24:28 Pursuing Meaning Over Happiness
26:31 Lessons Learned Through Loss
33:03 DVIN Labs
33:26 Embracing the Bald Identity
42:37 Crypto World Fascination
49:30 Nicotine and Creative Stimuli
53:40 Turning SOL Doubters Into Believers
59:24 The Reply Guy Role in Crypto
1:03:47 Building Teams for Big Goals
1:06:49 FTX Collapse to Solana Leadership
1:10:01 Paranoia Fuels Solana’s Growth
1:14:12 What is Helius?
1:17:23 Why Big Money Backs Solana
1:21:27 Why Talking Isn’t Enough
1:25:33 Importance of Your Mindset
1:29:19 Biggest Prediction Next 12 Months?
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