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He emphasized that, unlike some narratives claiming Salana’s value was solely driven by specific personalities like SBF, the chain’s growth signals real ecosystem development. “Fundamentals are getting stronger every month,” he stated, correcting the misconception that Salana’s rise was a fluke or entirely dependent on regulatory events. Historical parallels with Amazon, which saw its fundamentals strengthen despite short-term volatility, serve as a fitting analogy.
Addressing the "Coin Bureau" Hit Piece
A key trigger for the discussion was a YouTube video by Coin Bureau that criticized Salana, focusing on outages, congestion, regulatory dependency, and sustainability concerns linked to staking rewards.
Mert countered each point with blunt expertise: