Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz Joins NEAR Foundation Council
- Mert Mumtaz has been appointed to the NEAR Foundation Council, focusing on product strategy and ecosystem growth.
- The NEAR Foundation reports that cumulative transaction volume via NEAR Intents has exceeded $33 billion.
- Assets in the privacy infrastructure associated with NEAR Intents have reached a value of $160 million.
- Mumtaz will continue his role as CEO of Helius, serving clients like Phantom and Coinbase.
- Other council members include co-founder Ilya Polosukhin and Anchorage Digital co-founder Diogo Monica.
The NEAR Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the development of the NEAR Protocol ecosystem, with its council overseeing strategic decisions. Mumtaz’s expertise in blockchain interoperability will be instrumental in enhancing governance and private onchain markets.
With over $33 billion processed through NEAR Intents, Mumtaz’s leadership is expected to significantly influence the future direction of both Helius and the NEAR ecosystem. (Source)
