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E98: Solana's Leading Expert Explains How It Hits $1,000

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! __________________________________ FOLLOW MERT & HELIUS • Twitter: https://x.com/0xMert_ • Twitter: https://x.com/heliuslabs • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mertmumtaz • Website: https://www.helius.dev/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🍷 Dvin is building the operating system for the $100 billion wine industry. https://www.dvinlabs.com/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 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?

How GenomesDAO Is Fixing Genetic Testing with Aldo de Pape

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod In this episode, Aldo de Pape, the founder of GenomesDAO, discussed the challenges facing the genetic testing industry and how his organization is addressing them. He highlighted concerns around privacy and security, particularly in light of the increasing number of healthcare data breaches. GenomesDAO's approach prioritizes the safety and ownership of genomic data, contrasting their model with companies like 23andMe by ensuring individuals retain control over their biological samples and data via blockchain technology and partnerships with companies like AMD. Aldo also explained how GenomesDAO’s consent protocol allows individuals to be compensated for sharing their data with research partners, such as pharmaceutical companies. He discussed the value of genomic data and the ways users can engage with the platform, either by ordering a genetic testing kit or transferring data from other platforms. The episode also covered the demand side of GenomesDAO's business model, where the platform serves as secure infrastructure for genomic research, with growing interest from pharmaceutical companies. Through its focus on data ownership, security, and user empowerment, GenomesDAO is reshaping the genetic testing landscape. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Genomic Data and Privacy Concerns 02:20 - Challenges in the Genetic Testing Industry 03:58 - GenomesDAO's Mission and Approach 04:18 - Security Measures Compared to Traditional Companies 07:39 - Monetization and Data Ownership Issues 08:27 - Consent and User Engagement 10:42 - Getting Involved with GenomesDAO 12:21 - Point System and Health Reports 18:13 - Token Launch and Blockchain Details 19:13 - Building on BASE and Ecosystem Synergies 20:58 - Demand Side and Research Partnerships 25:08 - Conclusion Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Ep 218 - Trump's Crypto Cabinet + AI Agent Productivity Explosion

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 (0:00) Intro (06:38) Meme Coin Investment Strategy (16:53) Crypto Market Trends and Predictions (33:20) MicroStrategy and Market Analysis (52:17) AI's Role in Smart Contracts and Business (01:00:36) The Future of AI in Customer Service (01:09:08) AI Agents in Business Processes (01:28:45) AI Limitations and Reasoning (01:48:47) AI Agents in Sales and Risk Analysis (01:58:15) Future of AI in Business and Personal Life Links Mentioned in Episode: https://x.com/MikeTyson/status/1857886940097556646 https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-live-11-18-2024/card/exclusive-trump-to-meet-privately-with-coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-DDkgF0xW1BW242rVeuqx https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/1858918277931577839 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5LKZ1-6BWM https://www.wsj.com/politics/trump-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-cabinet-77c86b81?mod=hp_lead_pos2 https://x.com/lulumeservey/status/1858906844506226971?s=46 https://x.com/pvncher/status/1856118214847090942?s=46 https://x.com/TheTNHoller/status/1858151424741298419 👉 Alfalfapod.com 🤝 Get Zbiotics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://zbiotics.com/alfalfa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💰Donate to the Pod (PayPal only for now): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamlabs.com/alfalfapod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It means a lot and really supports the podcast.   Follow the hosts: Arman Assadi - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/armanassadi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Eric Johanson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/crypto_cfa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick Urbani - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/NUrbani⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stephen Cesaro - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StephenCesaro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This is not Financial Advice. All opinions expressed by the podcast, members of the podcast, its guests, and its representatives are intended for informational purposes only and should not be treated as investment or financial advice of any kind. Any information provided is general in nature and does not take into account the viewers specific circumstances. Alfalfa and its representatives are not liable to the listener/viewer or any other party, for the listener/viewer’s use of, or reliance on, any information received, directly or indirectly, from this media. The listener/viewer should always conduct their own research and obtain independent legal, financial, taxation and/or other professional advice in respect of any decision made in connection with this media. Furthermore, any views or opinions represented on this show by hosts or guests are 100% personal and belong solely to the show and do not represent those of people, institutions, organizations the owners may or may not be associated with in a professional or personal capacity unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, or individual.

Can Crypto Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs? w/ Tyler from Triplicate | Ep. 56

Tyler is putting Science back into the hands of the people. In episode #56 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh explore the forefront of decentralized science (DeSci) with Tyler from Triplicate, unpacking how blockchain is unlocking new funding models, democratizing research, and enabling cutting-edge projects like molecular therapeutics and patient-driven clinical trials. They analyze how these decentralized approaches are breaking free from the constraints of traditional institutions and incentivizing innovation in unexpected ways. The discussion shifts to distribution-first software, a paradigm focused on leveraging social networks and decentralized platforms to maximize reach and adoption before building standalone products. They also examine the concept of Moats in the age of AI, debating whether traditional business defensibility strategies hold up in a world of open-source models and rapidly evolving technologies. Later, they reflect on the growing presence of normies in degen crypto spaces, and the unhinged activities occurring on pump.fun (jess is scared). The episode concludes with ai16z drama, reflecting on how it's more difficult it is to build when a token is involved. 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Start of Episode 4:26 - DeSci 37:07 - Distribution-First Software 42:38 - Moats In The Age Of AI 49:32 - The Normies Are Here 54:48 - ai16z Drama Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers

E97: Ethereum Co-Founder Reveals Why ETH is Going NOWHERE (And How He Plans to Change That)

Dr. Gavin Wood is the co-founder of Ethereum, the inventor of the EVM, the man who first coined the term "Web3" in 2014, and the creator of Polkadot. In this fascinating conversation with one of the giga brains of the Web3 industry, we explore Gavin unfiltered perspective on the future of blockchain, the challenges holding Ethereum back, and his bold vision for Web3. As a visionary who not only co-authored the Ethereum Yellow Paper but also pioneered innovations like the Ethereum Virtual machine and the Solidity contract language, Gavin's insights are both provocative and deeply rooted in his extensive technical expertise. If you're ready for a candid, thought-provoking conversation with one of the most influential minds in the blockchain space, this episode is for you. Buckle up—it’s not just about where Ethereum has been but where it’s headed (or isn’t). __________________________________ FOLLOW GAVIN WOOD • Twitter: https://x.com/gavofyork • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.gavofyork • Website: https://gavwood.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🍷 Dvin is building the operating system for the $100 billion wine industry. https://www.dvinlabs.com/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Please Subscribe 2:08 Our Valued Sponsors 2:44 Culture in Japan VS UK 6:00 Understanding Humour 7:40 Who is Gavin Wood? 9:17 Gavin Woods Mission 10:28 Characteristics of Successful Founders 13:53 Developing Big Ideas 16:08 Creative Success Mechanism 20:03 Suffering from Being an Inventor 24:56 From Theory to Transactions 32:02: DVIN Labs 32:28 Building a Support Network 34:36 Legacy Banking Systems 36:01 Visualizing Music as an Engineer 45:08 Chasing Childhood Dreams 46:27 Camino Adventures in Spain 49:19 Crypto/Blockchain Fascination 54:44 Web3: The Post Snowden Web 1:00:39 Co-Founding Ethereum 1:03:12 Biggest Ethereum Achievement 1:04:04 Is Ethereum a Success? 1:07:38 Why Leave Ethereum? 1:09:48 What is Polkadot? 1:14:53 Polkadots Biggest Achievement and Problem 1:24:05 Solution to Polkadots Problem 1:28:12 Polkadots Adoption & Communication Strategy 1:38:26 Polkadots Vision of Success 1:42:30 Meme Coins 1:45:19 Restoring Crypto Integrity 1:49:45 Crypto's Limited Adoption 1:58:35 Identity vs. Individuality 2:07:15 Is AI a Bad Thing? 2:09:27 AI's Communication Revolution 2:25:06 Decentralization Role in AI 2:29:08 What is Eternal Happiness? 2:32:17 Are You Happy? 2:33:52 What’s the Meaning of Life? 2:38:58 What is Money? 2:45:55 Experience as a Father 2:48:54 Non-Consensus Beliefs

Memecoins, But Automated w/ Proxystudio | Ep. 55

Capturing social attention for your token has never been easier. In episode #55 of Internet Explorers, Jess and Josh take another dive into frontier of innovation in crypto. The episode kicks off with Proxy Studio, where founder Alex discusses their new project, Clanker Studio, which combines social interactions with token deployments, reshaping how tokens are launched by natively integrating the process with Farcaster. The conversation then shifts to Web4, exploring AGI's potential to merge the financial foundations of Web3 with the social frameworks of Web2. They also discuss ai16z, a groundbreaking fund combining AI and decentralized technologies, and Interface, a portfolio company rethinking how crypto wallets can drive adoption through seamless user experiences. The hosts explore Hyperliquid, a new protocol simplifying liquidity solutions, and analyze recent trends in Gen Z app usage and its implications for Web3 adoption. The episode concludes with a quick Lightning Round, featuring Peace bullying an AI agent (he definitely won't ever regret this). 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Start of Episode 4:22 - Proxy Studio 29:20 - Web4 36:03 - ai16z 42:48 - Interface 46:58 - Hyperliquid 50:15 - Gen Z App Usage 56:32 - Lightning Round Internet Explorers is a weekly rundown show where extremely online individuals broadly explore (romanticize, even) new consumer internet experiences. Join us at ⁠live.seedclub.xyz⁠ on Fridays 10am PT / 1pm ET Seed Club Twitter: https://x.com/seedclubhq Internet Explorers Twitter: https://x.com/intrntexplorers Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iJk3xZ... Pods.media: https://pods.media/internet-explorers