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A conversation with Solana's new 14-year-old intern, Gajesh Naik

by Yogita Khatri

April 30, 2022, 9:41AM EDT · 8 min read

Quick Take

Gajesh Naik, a 14-year-old boy from India, recently joined Solana Labs as an intern.
The Block sat down with Naik to discuss his crypto journey and what he hopes to do for Solana.

Age has been no barrier for 14-year-old crypto coder, entrpreneuer — and new Solana Labs intern — Gajesh Naik.

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