#76 - HypoNyms: Mrgntrade, Solana MEV Techniques, Validator Infosec

This podcast episode explores the key differences between Solana and Ethereum trading and technology. The speakers discuss the different virtual machines, programming languages, and security properties of Solana and ETH. They highlight Solana's faster confirmation time and the importance of high-performance computing (HPC) on Solana. The episode also delves into the debate between Rust and C/C++ for HPC and discusses the challenges of optimizing systems for high transaction rates. The speakers discuss the exploits and vulnerabilities in Solana's codebase, as well as the issues with private mempools and the concept of vertical integration. Overall, the episode provides insights into the intricacies of Solana's network and the opportunities and challenges it presents.