Open Blockchains Are The Future w/ Mert

Open Blockchains Are The Future w/ Mert

From Galaxy Brains by Galaxy Digital Research

April 9, 2026 · 60 min

About this episode

Alex Thorn discusses the future of open blockchains with Helius CEO Mert and the market impact of geopolitics with Beimnet Abebe.

Alex Thorn talks with Helius CEO Mert about Solana, Bitcoin & quantum, and permissioned blockchains. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about the market impact of geopolitics, the likelihood of a lasting ceasefire with Iran, and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, ETH, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC and ETH. If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy’s service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy’s public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ETH, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement. For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Thorn

Guest: Mert

Topics covered

  • blockchain
  • cryptocurrency
  • geopolitics
  • market analysis
  • Solana
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum

Keywords

  • blockchains
  • Solana
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • geopolitics
  • market impact
  • quantum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Helius, Galaxy Trading, Galaxy Digital Inc.

Products: Bitcoin, Ethereum

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