In the fast-evolving world of blockchain and crypto, it's easy to get caught up comparing it to the old-school financial system. But as Mert, CEO of Helius Labs and a former Coinbase exec, points out in his recent X post, we're just scratching the surface. He argues that new technologies like crypto don't just mimic what's already there—they explode markets in ways we can't even imagine yet.

Mert's take? "We're still in the phase of comparing crypto markets to the existing financial system, but as history shows, new tech grows existing markets orders of magnitude beyond what anyone had imagined." And he doesn't stop there: "Crypto is going to end up being much, much more important and impactful than LLMs." For those not in the loop, LLMs stand for Large Language Models—the AI tech powering things like ChatGPT.

This perspective is huge for anyone in the meme token space. Meme coins, built on blockchains like Solana (where Helius specializes in RPCs and APIs), aren't just fun internet jokes anymore. They're part of a broader crypto ecosystem that's poised to redefine value, trust, and global economies. Think about it: while AI automates tasks and generates content, crypto automates entire systems of money and ownership without needing middlemen.

History backs this up. The internet didn't just improve mail—it created e-commerce giants like Amazon and social platforms worth trillions. Similarly, crypto could turn niche meme communities into massive economic forces. Solana's speed and low costs already make it a hotspot for meme token launches, and as adoption grows, we're talking about markets that dwarf today's TradFi (traditional finance).

Replies to Mert's post echo the excitement. One user notes we're at the "stage of society's acceptance of cryptocurrency," while another predicts "crypto is about to level up the entire financial system." Even a fun jab: "LLMs automate emails. Crypto automates trust." It's clear the community sees crypto's potential to integrate with AI, not compete against it—maybe even powering decentralized AI networks in the future.

For blockchain practitioners and meme enthusiasts, this is a call to action. Dive deeper into projects like those on Solana, where innovation happens at lightning speed. Whether you're trading meme tokens or building dApps, understanding this shift could be key to staying ahead.

As Mert implies, the real magic happens when crypto breaks free from comparisons and forges its own path. Keep an eye on leaders like him for more insights—after all, the next big wave in crypto might just make AI look like yesterday's news.