Mar 19 2024 52 mins 23
Imran and Qiao bring on Mert Mumtaz (Helius Labs) to discuss Ethereum, Firedancer, Solana L2s, and more.
No BS crypto insight for founders.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(01:17) Welcome to Good Game
(03:05) Mert Steelmanning Ethereum
(08:44) Mert's Solana Prediction
(10:54) Mert's Estimate on Firedancer's Timeline and Throughput Improvement
(15:12) Thoughts on a Narrative Regarding Consumer Apps
(17:02) Thoughts on What's Happening in The Layer 3 World
(20:38) Layer 2 on Solana?
(29:22) "There Are Other Ways to Decentralize"
(30:18) Mert's Decentralizing Approach
(31:55) MEV Comparison Between Ethereum and Solana
(35:34) Calling Out The BS Mert Had Seen Recently
(39:47) "The Whole Modular Narrative is Getting Out of Control"
(40:47) Could There Be a World Where Solana Turns Out To Be in Ethereum’s Position?
(43:42) The Two Hottest Narratives Right Now in Crypto
(50:48) Mert's Favorite Apps on Ethereum
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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.
