When Shift Happens Podcast

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?

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

In his highly-anticipated return to the podcast, ‪@RaoulPalTJM‬, the Co-Founder and CEO of ‪@RealVisionFinance‬ / ‪@RealVisionCrypto‬ and Founder of Global Macro Investor, shares his blueprint for navigating the meme coin supercycle and crypto's wild future. In this episode, Raoul tackles pressing topics like: -How to position yourself for the next meme coin millionaire wave -Why he went all-in on $SOL, $SUI, and $DOGE—before it was popular -The secret to spotting cult-worthy assets before they explode -Why NFTs could be the last big chance for generational wealth -How scarcity and attention are becoming crypto’s new currencies -Why 12 months might be all that’s left to secure financial freedom -The "Banana Zone" thesis—and how to not get left behind -Raoul’s proven strategies for those looking to win big in crypto while the clock is ticking. A must-watch for anyone aiming to navigate the next crypto boom and beyond. __________________________________ CONNECT WITH RAOUL👇 Twitter: https://x.com/RaoulGMI Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoul-pal-real-vision/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulgmi GET RAOUL PAL’S FREE REPORT AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT DECADE.: https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe CONNECT WITH REAL VISION👇 Twitter: https://x.com/RealVision Website: https://www.instagram.com/realvisiontv 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 Trailer 1:43 Please Subscribe 2:05 Our Valued Sponsors 2:40 DVIN Labs 7:16 Aiming for Lex Fridman 10:13 Awaiting the Banana Zone 13:21 Tokens vs. Attention 16:18 Rates Aren't Liquidity 18:18 Projected Returns for Cryptos 19:19 Embracing Public Risk 22:46 Risks to the “Banana Zone” 24:18 Betting Big on Solana (SOL) 27:39 Adoption Beats Technology 31:49 Why Sui Network? (SUI) 34:34 Is Sui the Next Solana? 38:47 Meme Coins VS NFTs 41:27 Memecoin Supercycle 43:35 Dogecoin (DOGE) 45:19 Smoked Chicken Fish (SCF) 47:14 The SCF Cult Explained 49:21 Finding Purpose & Value in Memes 52:47 Open-Minded Investing 57:41 NFTs as Cultural Artifacts 1:03:02 NFTs as Identity Markers 1:05:04 Risks of NFTs 1:08:44 Structuring your Crypto Portfolio 1:10:30 8 Years Left to Make Money 1:20:11 Real Vision's 10-Year Journey 1:21:06 Future of Real Vision 1:22:29 Crypto is Lonely 1:24:23 Real Vision Mistakes & Lessons 1:28:53 Crypto Overtaking the Government 1:32:30 AI Governing the Future 1:34:34 Valuing Time Over Wealth 1:42:41 Importance of Optimism

Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders. Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi by prioritizing users and rejecting traditional VC funding structures. In this episode, we explore: -Who is Jeff? His journey to Hyperliquid Labs -Building DeFi for users, not VCs -The importance of real user experience in crypto -How Hyperliquid Labs is redefining finance -Why traditional funding models hurt DeFi platforms -The role of community in building success -Lessons from trading and finance -How Hyperliquid Labs enables true innovation in crypto -The future of decentralized finance And much more! If you're interested in the future of crypto and DeFi built with a user-first approach, this episode is a must-watch! __________________________________ FOLLOW JEFF YAN • Twitter: https://x.com/chameleon_jeff • Website: https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade FOLLOW HYPERLIQUID LABS • Twitter: https://x.com/hyperliquidx • Website: https://hyperliquid.xyz/ 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/ __________________________________ 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 Trailer 1:27 Please Subscribe 1:49 Our Valued Sponsors 2:25 Hyperliquid Labs Unique Finance Vision 5:32 From Scripts to Hyperliquid Labs 9:55 Improving DeFi User Experience 12:12 Crypto Speculation vs. Value 14:02 Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders 16:29 Quant Trading to Impact 19:26 Hyperliquid Labs Unique Value Proposition 21:58 Building vs. Exploring 23:25 The Value of Struggle 26:34 Crypto World Fascination 30:37 DVIN Labs 31:00 From Profit to Purpose 33:40 What is Hyperliquid Labs? 36:02 Community-Driven Crypto Innovation 42:43 The Scam Token Dilemma 46:59 Rewarding Real Innovation 50:36 Innovating Crypto Infrastructure 55:40 Builder Codes Explained 59:09 Localized Solutions in Crypto 1:02:17 Hyperliquid Labs Role in Cryptos Future 1:05:19 Non-Consensus Beliefs 1:07:00 Taking Things Less Personally