In this conversation, Mert, co-founder and CEO of Helius, shares his journey from working at Coinbase to founding a developer platform for the Solana ecosystem. He discusses the challenges of building a startup, the importance of hiring passionate individuals, and the unique culture at Helius that fosters remote work and team dynamics. Mert emphasizes the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship and the need for a strong written culture in a remote-first company. He shares insights on integrating AI into workflows, the importance of building a company culture from the ground up, and his approach to writing that fosters engagement. Mert also delves into the technicalities of Solana, explaining why he believes in its potential and addressing the incentive problems prevalent in the crypto space.

In this conversation, Tristan Yver and Akshay BD discuss the evolution of stablecoins, the role of foundations in blockchain development, and the characteristics of successful founders. They explore the intense startup culture, strategies for breaking into the scene, and the technological innovations within Solana. The discussion also touches on universal basic ownership, the future of tokenized assets, and how individuals can contribute to the Solana ecosystem.

In this episode, Tristan Yver interviews Kevin McCordick, the director of growth at Monad. They discuss Kevin's journey from an intern at CMS to leading growth efforts at Monad, the current state of Monad's testnet, and the unique approach Monad takes to scale EVM. The conversation also looks into the importance of community building in the crypto space and how Monad is positioning itself to impact Ethereum positively.