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He reinforced that building in crypto requires visionaries willing to endure challenges because systemic change is hard. Project founders like Vitalik and Anatoli Ledovatov exemplify the dedication needed—focused on long-term ecosystem health rather than quick gains.
The Challenge of Tokenomics and Fair Launches
Discussing recent token launch dynamics, Mert lauded projects like Jito and others which conducted more transparent and fair distributions, in contrast to earlier “insider first” tokenomics that favored VCs disproportionately. He encouraged transparency, openness, and data-driven community engagement, emphasizing that “information symmetry” is essential for a healthy ecosystem.