Lily Liu

Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, and Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, share insights on Solana's transformative growth in 2024. They discuss its burgeoning developer interest and ambitions to emerge as a 'decentralized Nasdaq.' The pair debate competition with Layer 2 solutions like Base and why they view it as a non-threat. Their conversation also delves into innovative approaches to network extensions and MEV challenges, as well as how the new Solana mobile phone aims to reshape user experiences in crypto.

Richard Liu, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Huma Finance, and Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation, share their insights on the future of PayFi. They discuss how decentralized finance is transforming cross-border payments and enhancing financial access. The conversation highlights the role of stablecoins in this evolution and the innovative ARF project, which aims to streamline international money transfers. They also touch on the increasing institutional interest in Solana, offering a glimpse into the future of finance and upcoming resources for developers.

Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, discusses her journey from private equity to the innovative world of Web3. She highlights Solana's rapid evolution, unique scalability features, and its vibrant community. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by so-called 'Solana-killers' and the interplay between traditional finance and decentralized finance. Additionally, Lily reflects on the philosophical shifts in how we perceive money and the future innovations that could further redefine the crypto landscape.