Today, we're diving deep into one of the most critical questions shaping the future of Ethereum and MEV: How does Partial Block Building reshape stakeholder dynamics across the entire MEV supply chain, and what does this mean for the economic evolution toward REV?

We've got an incredible lineup of experts representing each layer of this ecosystem

* Danny Gattas — Protocol Lead, Figment

* Kubi Mensah — Co-Founder, Gattaca

* Irfan Shaik — Founder, Interstate

* Jesse Tasman — Sr. Technical Product Manager, bloXroute

* Co-Host: Benjamin Hunter — VP of Engineering, BTCS

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As preconfirmation protocols reshape Ethereum’s transaction flow, how do we balance MEV extraction with reliable execution guarantees?

Where do risks like centralization, censorship, and incentive misalignment emerge?

Top minds collide:

Speakers

• Murat Akdeniz (@MuratLite, @primev_xyz)

• Kevin Lepsoe (@lepsoe, @ETHGASofficial)

• Drew Van der Werff (@DrewVdW, @fabric_ethereum)

Hosts

Co-hosted by:

• Benjamin Hunter (@philosowrapter, @NasdaqBTCS)

• @bryanzketh of @EigenPhi

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Dive into the hidden mechanics of MEV and DeFi with the 5th episode! We’ll unpack:

🕳️ Dark Forest mempool revelations

💰 DeFi Summer & MEV Gold Rush

⚡ Flashbots & MEV-Boost

🥪 Jaredfromsubway.eth 2.0’s rise

😱 2024’s most shocking sandwich losses (98% drained)

Featuring three industry leaders:

Luis Bezzenberger (​@bezzenberger), Founder of ​ShutterNetwork

Dr. Yixin Cao (​@playerYixin), Chief Data Scientist at ​EigenPhi

Hildobby (​@hildobby_), Data Specialist at ​Dragonfly

Co-hosted by

Benjamin Hunter (​@philosowrapter), VP Engineering at ​Nasdaq BTCS

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Dive into the epic 6-sandwich-in-5-minutes saga, a wild ride through the realms of PBS, MEV Boost, and the searcher-builder alliance. Let @philosowrapter, Engineering VP of BTCS guide you through the beast's lair.

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Are TEEs the secret weapon for squashing MEV chaos and building truly decentralized blockchains? Or are we just swapping one central point of failure for another by trusting hardware giants like Intel?

During this talk, we have these thought leaders:

* Shea Ketsdever, Product Lead at Flashbots.

* Chua Zheng Leong, Co-Founder at Automata Network

Blair Marshall, MEV Solution Architect of Fastlane, will be our co-host again.

Here are the topics we will discuss.

* Given the inherent trust in hardware manufacturers when using TEEs, can we truly consider MEV auctions run within TEEs to be "trustless" and sufficiently decentralized?

* What security considerations and safeguards can enhance TEE-based MEV auction implementations?

* Considering the argument that TEEs are a good short-term solution for achieving both performance and decentralization in areas like MEV auctions and block building, how long will this "short term" last, and how might TEE technology evolve alongside competing solutions like MPC or FHE in MEV auction design?

* How can TEE-based partial block building complement other approaches like deterministic algorithms and advanced cryptography?

* What design principles can optimize TEE integration in partial block building for security and decentralization?

* Suppose TEE technology becomes dominant among validators and block builders, exceeding 51% adoption, and regulators respond with compliance requirements demanding greater data transparency. How can we reconcile the inherent privacy features of TEEs with the need for regulatory oversight?

We examine the role of TEEs in revolutionizing MEV auctions and enabling decentralized block building while exploring potential vulnerabilities and long-term viability. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of blockchain technology and the delicate balance between trust, decentralization, and regulation.

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Searcher-builder integration has evolved from a natural PBS (Proposer-Builder Separation) ecosystem development into a dominant force, raising critical questions about market competition, privacy, and the long-term health of Ethereum's MEV landscape.

This episode features diverse perspectives on one of Ethereum's most complex and evolving challenges, from privacy solutions to market dynamics research.

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The top 2 builders have been consistently producing over 85% of all the blocks and more than 95% of mev-boost blocks during most of 2024. In Nov, they processed 87% of all private and 79% of all public transactions. They also took 80% of overall builder rewards, including priority fees and builder tips. That's 14.6K ETH, worth 45M, at the price of $3,100. Today, we have this all-star roster, and I believe we can inspire new and solid ideas to solve this crisis.

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