Gm! In this episode, Dan Smith from Blockworks Research joined us to discuss L2 MEV extraction, Blockworks Research’s Solana Dashboard, and Total Economic Value on Solana! Additionally, we discussed how validators earn revenue from MEV, and supporting small validators. Finally, we unpacked Sanctum's recent LST partnerships, and speculated on whether or not NFTs will ever make a comeback. Enjoy!

Resources

Blockworks Research Solana Dashboard: https://solana.blockworksresearch.com/

Dan Checks the Chain Part 1: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1831761080252539182

Dan Checks the Chain Part 2: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1831803935549747563

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:23) Is MEV Being Extracted on L2s?

(15:57) Diving Into the Blockworks Solana Dashboard

(24:34) Access Protocol Ad

(25:16) MyPrize Ad

(25:46) How Do Validators Earn Revenue From MEV?

(28:57) Where Should TEV Be Going?

(33:44) Supporting Small Validators

(42:40) Are Stakers Entitled to a Large Share of TEV?

(48:08) Sanctum's LST Partnerships

(55:39) Are NFTs Coming Back?

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