Bare Metal Podcast

Welcome to the Bare Metal Podcast, where we dive deep into the technical aspects of bare metal validation. Each week, we bring on expert guests to discuss the latest news, innovations, and issues in the world of validators. Tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the validator. Thanks for joining us on the Bare Metal Podcast!   

0:00 - Intro

1:20 - How did you get into MEV and what brought you to the cosmos?

3:03 - What is MEV?

4:58 - Will validators be able to pick what kind of MEV they want?

7:52 - How do I get started using Skip?

10:57 - Are there significant changes between MEV Tendermint versions?

13:55 - Are there any major requirements for running Skip?

15:16 - Is there something special about monitoring?  

18:07 - What happens when I start using Skip?  

20:48 - How does the testing of the new version work?

21:47 - Do you planning to mark bundles validators producing?

24:31 - What do you think the future of MEV looks like?

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0:00 - Intro 

0:45 - How did you get into crypto? 

5:06 - Do you consider yourself a maxi of one particular blockchain? 

6:35 - What is your job as the owner of the Cosmos SDK? 

9:47 - Does any chain use the cosmos SDK in any surprising ways? 

12:08 - Which chain did you start validating first?  

14:10 - What are the pain points when setting up a new validator? 

16:15 - Do you think validators should create binaries themselves? 

18:07 - Are there any tools, tips, or tricks for cost optimization? 

21:22 - Do you think it is necessary to run centuries?  

23:51 - How do you choose blockchains to validate? 

26:53 - Do validators lend their credibility to the chain they validate? 

31:53 - What is your strategy to attract more stake?  

34:15 - What is your view on the main issues and challenges that validators will face?

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