This podcast episode delves into the critical issues surrounding Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) and the need for decentralized sequencing within Ethereum and its Layer 2 solutions. Max Resnick argues that the current focus on optimizing blob space overlooks the challenges posed by centralized sequencers in Layer 2s, which risk undermining Ethereum's decentralization. He emphasizes the importance of aligning Layer 2s more closely with Ethereum's principles, advocating for technological enhancements and a robust Layer 1 to ensure the network's resilience and attractiveness to developers and users alike.
