[Helius CEO: AI Programming Will Require Startups to Deliver Prototypes Before Fundraising, Intensifying Product Competition] Odaily Planet Daily News – Helius CEO Mert posted on the X platform, stating that he created a seed-stage project, Checkprice, within a week using AI programming (vibe coding). He believes that as the time and financial costs of software and product iteration decrease, the startup model will undergo a permanent transformation. Founders can raise seed funding with $100,000, and before seeking millions in funding, there will be no excuse not to demonstrate growth momentum or deliver a product prototype. This shift will lead to increased competition among products, as replication becomes easier and iteration speeds up. Founders with strong distribution and storytelling abilities will dominate. Finally, he predicts this trend will begin in 2026 and fully materialize within five years.