Anatoly Yakovenko and Mert Mumtaz break down what’s only possible on Solana

Episode 2 of The Block Research Podcast was recorded with The Block CEO Larry Cermak, The Block Research Analyst Rebecca Stevens, Solana Labs Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko, and Helius Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mert Mumtaz.

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In this episode, The Block CEO Larry Cermak interviews Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko and Helius Labs co-founder Mert Mumtaz, followed by a deep dive into the data underpinning Solana’s recent rally with The Block Research Analyst Rebecca Stevens.

OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
0:48 – Solana Stress Test
05:28 – Solana DeFi
08:19 – ‘Total Value Locked’
12:29 – Only Possible On Solana
18:50 – Next Gen Blockchains
21:50 – Scaling Performance
25:41 – Ethereum Layer 2s
30:20 – Solana Layer 2s?
34:58 – Closing Thoughts
40:40 – Data Analysis w/ Rebecca Stevens

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