This podcast episode explores the development and challenges of identifying the next successful blockchain, focusing on the concept of Miner Extractable Value (MEV) and the Profitable Block Building System (PBS) architecture. The conversation also touches on the impact of private order flow and the introduction of Firedancer on the Solana ecosystem. The importance of increasing computational units per block, the convergence towards PBS, and the role of Stakenet in securing networks are discussed. The conversation further delves into incentivizing Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) on Solana's infrastructure and the challenges of pricing in different auction scenarios. It also discusses the difficulties of reading Solana data and the interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) apps. The prevalence of MEV and timing games on Solana, hiring strategies, and the challenges of marketing and distribution are explored. The section concludes by emphasizing the importance of flexibility and control in experimentation and personal care for success.