The Milk Road Show

Solana Behind the Scenes & What's Next for 2025 w/ Mert

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Dec 13, 2024
Mert, CEO of Helios Labs and a prominent Solana advocate, dives into the Solana ecosystem. He discusses the rapid growth of Solana and the impact of meme coins, highlighting how they enhance community resilience. Mert offers insights into upcoming projects for 2025 and compares Solana with Ethereum and other blockchains. He also examines the future of decentralized applications and the potential for social-based blockchain solutions, alongside the shifting regulatory landscape that could shape crypto innovation.
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ANECDOTE

XRPMert

  • Mert changed his Twitter name to XRPMert after XRP surpassed Solana in market cap.
  • He couldn't change it back immediately due to Twitter's restrictions, leading to humorous tweets about XRP's rise.
INSIGHT

Memecoins on Solana

  • Memecoins constitute a substantial portion of Solana's on-chain volume and activity.
  • This activity stress-tests the network, revealing areas for improvement and ultimately benefiting Solana's long-term health.
INSIGHT

Mert's Role

  • Mert, CEO of Helios Labs, is a prominent advocate for Solana.
  • His company provides essential developer tools for the Solana ecosystem.
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