In the fast-paced world of crypto, where meme tokens can skyrocket or crash overnight, getting solid investment advice feels like striking gold. Recently, Mert, the CEO of Helius Labs, shared a clip from his podcast where he chatted with Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital—affectionately dubbed "Mr. Billionaire" in the tweet. The discussion dives into what really gives investors an edge, or "alpha," in the market.

The Four Sources of Alpha

According to Samani, there are four main ways to gain an advantage in investing:

• Knowledge: This is about accessing information that's not widely available. In crypto, think insider tips on upcoming projects or deep dives into blockchain tech.

• Assessment Ability (IQ)​: It's your smarts in analyzing that info—spotting patterns, predicting trends, and making quick calls.

• Managing Psychology: Crypto trading can be an emotional rollercoaster. This is about keeping cool during volatility, avoiding FOMO (fear of missing out), and not panic-selling.

• Time Horizons: Basically, how long you're willing to hold. Samani stresses this is the one you can fully control.

The big takeaway? Patience is your superpower. As Samani puts it in the clip, out of these four, time horizon is the only one you can guarantee by just being objectively patient. People often underestimate this, but in meme tokens, where hype cycles come and go, holding through the dips can turn plebs into winners.

Why Patience Wins in Meme Tokens

Meme tokens thrive on community buzz and viral moments, but they're notoriously volatile. Remember Dogecoin or Shiba Inu? Early holders who weathered the storms reaped massive rewards. Samani's advice rings true here—extending your time horizon means you're not chasing every pump and dump. Instead, you're betting on long-term cultural shifts in blockchain.

In the tweet, Mert highlights this for "us plebs," everyday investors without billionaire resources. It's a reminder that you don't need elite IQ or secret knowledge to succeed; just the discipline to wait.

Check out the full episode on YouTube for more gems from Samani on crypto strategies, including his views on Solana and beyond.

Community Reactions and Meme Ties

The tweet sparked replies from the crypto crowd, with some plugging their favorite memes like $JOHN or $PLEB. It's a classic X (formerly Twitter) move—turning serious advice into promo opportunities. But it underscores how patience applies to memes: launch frenzy fades, but strong communities endure.

One reply noted, "patience is the hardest flex in crypto," which nails it. Another tied it to behavioral aspects over pure knowledge.

Applying This to Your Portfolio

If you're diving into meme tokens on platforms like Solana, use this framework. Build knowledge through resources like Helius Labs, sharpen your assessments with market tools, manage emotions by setting rules, and commit to longer holds.

In a space where everything moves at warp speed, slowing down might just accelerate your gains. What's your take—got a patience win story in memes? Share in the comments!