
Mert Mumtaz
Host of the Lightspeed podcast. He shares insights on market dynamics, Solana ecosystem developments, and engages in discussions on crypto narratives.
Top 10 podcasts with Mert Mumtaz
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Who Are The Real Users In Crypto? | Mert Mumtaz, Dan Smith
This podcast discusses the need for more applications in Solana, defining active users in crypto, Ethereum's roadmap, and the rollup thesis. Explore the Colosseum hackathon, DRiP app, consensus on Solana, and bridging solutions. Delve into Monad's EVM compatibility and scalability goals.

Jan 18, 2024 • 57min
Why JUP Is Solana's Most Anticipated Airdrop | Mert Mumtaz, Garrett Harper
Mert Mumtaz and Garrett Harper discuss the eagerly anticipated JUP airdrop, vertical integration on Solana, the size of the validator set, critical thinking, and why more Solana teams haven't released tokens.

Mar 19, 2024 • 53min
Mert Steelmans Ethereum, Unpacks Firedancer, and Talks Solana L2s | EP 42
The podcast delves into topics like Steelmanning Ethereum, Solana predictions, Firedancer's timeline, layer 3 developments, MEV comparison between Ethereum and Solana, and the future of Solana in the crypto world. It also addresses decentralization approaches, issues with narratives in the industry, and the potential of Solana to rival Ethereum. Additionally, it explores hot narratives in crypto and Mert's favorite apps on Ethereum.

Dec 12, 2023 • 51min
A Guide to Solana's New Paradigm | Mert Mumtaz, Garrett Harper
Podcast guests Mert Mumtaz and Garrett Harper discuss Solana's recent craze, Jito's token launch, finding value in the bull market, the advantages of an integrated chain, and client diversity in Solana. They also explore various Solana apps, the potential of the ecosystem, and upcoming crypto conferences.

Nov 24, 2023 • 1h 8min
Airdrop Season: Can Solana Handle The Surging Demand? | Mert Mumtaz, Garrett Harper
Crypto expert Mert Mumtaz and host Garrett Harper discuss Solana's network stability, the SEC's attack on crypto, changing L2 sentiment, Bonk's rise, and more in this thought-provoking podcast.

Oct 17, 2023 • 59min
Solana's Path to Mass Adoption: Gradually, Then All At Once | Mert Mumtaz, Garrett Harper
Mert Mumtaz and Garrett Harper discuss Solana disinformation, the increasing adoption of the SVM, the ETH vs SOL debate, and the power of permissionless frontends. They also explore the importance of distribution and marketing for tech products, the shift in narrative regarding scalability and modularity of blockchain networks, and funding challenges in the bear market.

Jun 20, 2024 • 50min
SocialFi Is Crypto's Biggest Opportunity | Mert Mumtaz
Crypto enthusiast Mert Mumtaz talks about the potential of socialFi in crypto. Topics include users getting sandwiched, Solana's future, airdrops, crypto gaming, and the role of Mythril in marketing strategies.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
Solana: State Of The Network | Mert Mumtaz, Dan Smith | Lightspeed
Podcast featuring Mert Mumtaz and Dan Smith from Lightspeed discussing Solana network, MarginFi drama, Uniswap vs SEC, airdrops, Monad's $225M raise. Topics include network challenges, client diversity, controversy in projects, user incentives, decentralized governance, regulatory concerns, crypto innovations, and competing strategies.

Apr 6, 2024 • 50min
Why Are Solana Transactions Dropping? | Mert Mumtaz, Dan Smith
Crypto analyst Mert Mumtaz and blockchain expert Dan Smith discuss the reasons behind the increased number of dropped transactions on Solana, highlighting issues like spam, fee mechanisms, and the impact on user experience. They also touch on topics like Ellipsis Labs' funding, Ore cryptocurrency, and the cultural significance of Bitcoin in the evolving narrative of cryptocurrencies.

Mar 28, 2024 • 54min
Solana vs Ethereum Fee Markets | Mert Mumtaz, Dan Smith
Mert Mumtaz and Dan Smith dive deep into Solana vs Ethereum fee markets, discussing Solana transaction fees, Jito's impact, Circle's CCTP launch, meme coins, and fee dynamics. They contrast Solana's structural advantages with Ethereum's ultrasound money narrative and explore the implications of Layer 2 fees on revenue.