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mert
328 reviews, 92% of them positive.92% positive · 328 reviews· Influence factor 345, above 69% of accountsThe record
From 41 activities · Apr 2026CEO 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
Received · 328Given · 0“a Solana-devoted CEO at Helius, passionately champions decentralized markets”0xMert_ is hyping Solana's NASDAQ-challenging vision, mocking crypto scams, and joking about market chaos dreaming of a permissionless financial future while humorously navigating crypto chaos.
✨smol bersezk · 1274· 1y ago1
✨smol bersezk · 1274· 1y ago1“amazing and i now jion this
i hope active and support this project”
passens.eth · 1227· 1y ago2
“TOP 5”Solana-native, ex-Coinbase engineer, and CEO of Helius Labs—embodies an ethos rooted in both technical excellence and ecosystem stewardship. After honing his engineering chops at institutions like BlackBerry, Shutterstock-backed ClearCo, and Coinbase—where he built critical infrastructure like MPC wallets and portfolio APIs—Mert pivoted fully into Web3, eventually co-founding Helius to tackle Solana’s gnarliest developer pain points: from human-readable transaction streams to ultra-reliable, high-performance RPC endpoints. nder his leadership, Helius has become a foundational pillar in Solana’s resurgence—empowering devs with scalable, battle-tested tools even as skeptics were calling the ecosystem dead. Multiplatform presence—from engaging Solana panel discussions to developer-focused content—reinforces his transparent, community-first approach
OneHundredEyez · 1292· 1y ago1
OneHundredEyez · 1292· 1y ago1“⚙️ 0xMert_: A Quick Review”The guy you follow if you actually want to understand Solana. Not marketing fluff — real infra talk, from someone building it every day. ✅ Strengths: • CEO of Helius — literally powering Solana infra • Technical clarity with no hand-holding • Doesn’t just tweet — ships tools devs actually use • Mixes deep insights with meme-level bluntness 🤔 Concerns: • Sometimes too technical for casual users • Brutally honest — might ruffle feathers • Very Solana-centric (by design), but worth watching even if you’re multi-chain 📊 TL;DR: @0xMert_ is the kind of voice you listen to when you’re tired of speculation and want signal from someone in the trenches. If you care about what’s under the app layer, this is a must-follow.
CryptoPoti · 1164· 1y ago1
CryptoPoti · 1164· 1y ago1“ceo
@heliuslabs
, ex
@coinbase
— Solana RPCs”APIs, trading infra: http://helius.dev — the best crypto pod
ghuko(Ø,G)🔆 · 931· 1y ago2
ghuko(Ø,G)🔆 · 931· 1y ago2““Who’s @0xMert_?””Solana’s operator-in-chief co-founder/CEO of Helius and ex-Coinbase engineer, he ships infra that makes Solana readable, reliable, and fast for devs RPCs, APIs, parsing, trading rails. His feed blends founder takes, Solana education, and hard-nosed myth-busting, often tying network upgrades and culture-of-execution to what builders can do today. What stands out is the builder-first mission: make onchain data usable so ideas become products quickly no fluff, just tools and clear narratives on why Solana’s single-shard, low-latency design matters versus fragmented stacks. He’s also vocal about not “representing Solana,” preferring facts over maxi talk while still championing what the tech enables.
Maksim 🎟️ · 1298· 1y ago1
Maksim 🎟️ · 1298· 1y ago1“good guy”
Albanianeagle · 1238· 1y ago6
Albanianeagle · 1238· 1y ago6“Blockchain Builder and Analyst”Mert Mumtaz is one of those crypto profiles where you can tell the person actually builds stuff, not just talks about it. As co-founder and CEO of Helius, he’s focused on Solana infrastructure, and before that, he was an engineer at Coinbase, working on components that power DeFi and wallets. He regularly shares analysis and predictions about DeFi, Solana, and broader crypto trends—useful if you want to understand the mechanics behind the headlines. He also co-hosts the Lightspeed podcast at Blockworks, covering crypto innovations and market trends. Not the most meme-friendly or casual account, but solid for anyone who prefers substance over hype.
Андрій S | TAKER · 1290· 1y ago1
Андрій S | TAKER · 1290· 1y ago1
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