Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Solana infrastructure firm Helius, has joined the NEAR Foundation Council, which oversees major decisions for the NEAR ecosystem. Helius is known for providing key RPC services for Solana and recently acquired Light Protocol to enhance privacy features. Mumtaz's appointment highlights growing collaboration between Solana and NEAR, especially around privacy, developer tools, and cross-chain integration. Investors should watch for new cross-chain products and privacy initiatives leveraging Helius's technology, as well as how NEAR manages potential conflicts of interest given Mumtaz's dual roles.
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