Mert Steelmans Ethereum, Unpacks Firedancer, and Talks Solana L2s | EP 42

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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