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mert

328 reviews, 92% of them positive.92% positive · 328 reviews· Influence factor 345, above 69% of accounts

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From 41 activities · Apr 2026

CEO of Helius and a core Solana builder known for shipping foundational infrastructure—RPC, indexing, and developer tooling that simplifies on-chain development. Recognized for deep technical expertise in Solana's ecosystem, direct and often humorous takes on X, and consistent advocacy for the chain; also credited with mobilizing validators during critical governance moments. While primarily focused on building practical products rather than hype, some note inconsistent communication and find his Solana maximalism and privacy coin advocacy polarizing.

What people say

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“Helius API by day, meme philosopher by night”0xMert is a deep tech from Helius + witty crypto commentary. One minute you’re learning about RPC metrics or Solana internals, the next you're laughing at meme-level truth bombs. Great blend of substance and personality, though the jokes can land flat if you're not deep in Solana lore

Annetka 🦅🟠 · 1294· 1y ago3

“Sharp Researcher”he approaches research with real dedication especially when it comes to projects, airdrops, and Kaito. His writing is solid, showing both his depth of research and his ability to communicate it clearly.

iamfairy · 1298· 1y ago3

“Infra buidlers”He’s building an integrated infrastructure powered by complex utilities to push forward a freer, more sustainable internet ecosystem. Through this vision, he’s creating a space where people can actually earn income by contributing internet access like hosting hotspots or bandwidth nodes. It’s not just about connectivity, but about shifting the value back to the people. Real infrastructure, real incentives.

risto.tani · 1244· 1y ago3

“Chill chad”Love this profile

AlienBiatch 👽 · 1293· 1y ago3

“Mert the og, the backend pro, The CEO, coinbase lord. One of the degen i admire out here. Bro is definition of lock in”Mert is one guy i admire his work ethics, and how he balances web3 n web2.

INOSUKE 🐗 · 1218· 1y ago3

“Grandmaster”I met him through the Solana ecosystem. Then I saw the successful work he did and the quality of his team. A reliable web3 person who is at the top of many lists. A person who lives here for the long term, not the short term He gives me confidence. If I were to get serious consultancy for Web3, I would reach out to him

GemBatu🦍 · 1280· 1y ago3

“Solana one man army”Mert is one of the best builders we have in the entire crypto space. what makes it even better is that with Mert there can be no question of what side he is one. Mert has talked and done a lot of work in the building of Helius from the ground up while also been a good advocate for the advancement of decentralization

Em · 1252· 1y ago3

“Sometimes hilarious, sometimes very interesting”You never know what you are going to feel when you follow him

Joestar⭐ · 1466· 1y ago3

“Loud advocate for Solana, Quiet Engineer for Real Impact”Mert (@0xMert_) brings a rare combination of tech leadership and creator to web3. As the CEO of Helius Labs and a Solana infrastructure insider (formerly at coinbase), he shares sharp

CryptoGirl.base.eth · 1237· 1y ago2

“someone who is a genius”"Mert consistently delivers results beyond my expectations. Every contribution feels real, brings benefits to the ecosystem, and is reliable in the long term. Highly recommended."

kenyiketh · 1334· 1y ago2

“Crypto Innovator and Solana Advocate”A blockchain infrastructure company focused on Solana. He’s a former Coinbase employee, angel investor, and host of the Lightspeed podcast, known for his influential posts on X about cryptocurrency, particularly Solana’s ecosystem, decentralized applications, and market trends. I made four figures

Khaycee · 1215· 1y ago2

“Mert está haciendo un trabajo increíble liderando Helius y llevando Solana al siguiente nivel”Conozco el trabajo de Mert y me parece un CEO que realmente entiende lo que la comunidad y los desarrolladores necesitan. Su último lanzamiento, LaserStream, es un gran upgrade para Solana: rápido, confiable y con muchas funcionalidades pensadas para que nadie pierda datos. La idea de tener streams con alta redundancia, endpoints en varias regiones y soporte para miles de direcciones al mismo tiempo muestra que están construyendo algo pensado para el mundo real, no solo para pruebas. Helius está marcando una diferencia importante en la infraestructura de Solana y es emocionante ver hacia dónde van.

AceSuke ♠️ · 1272· 1y ago2

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