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Mert Mumtaz

Podcast host of Lightspeed. He co-hosts the show with Jack Kubinek and interviews founders and projects in the crypto space.

Top 10 podcasts with Mert Mumtaz

Ranked by the Snipd community
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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.
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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.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 14min

The Chopping Block: SVM vs. EVM, VC Investment in Solana and Memecoins’ Future - Ep. 706

Mert Mumtaz, co-founder of Helius, joins the crew for a high-energy discussion on the rivalry between Solana's SVM and Ethereum's EVM. They dive into the surge of venture capital investments reshaping the Solana ecosystem and dissect the chaotic world of memecoins. The conversation also highlights Solana's ongoing infrastructure improvements, including innovations like Fire Dancer and ZK compression, while examining the broader implications for high-performance blockchains. Tune in for insights into crypto's fast-evolving landscape!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.