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Open-source OP Stack (MIT licensed) powers an Ethereum-aligned network called the Superchain that spawns rollup Layer 2 chains to scale blockspace; fintech firms can run app-specific chains or use shared infrastructure like OP Mainnet for cross-chain composability. MEV shows up as real money — a recent Chainlink oracle update yielded $100,000 Chainlink MEV through Flashbots — and industry estimates put leaked value in the hundreds of millions to billions, so tooling like Flashbots’ auctions is used to capture and redirect MEV into better user outcomes.
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- 0:00Introduction
- 0:34Event Hype and Opening Remarks
- 0:56What is Optimism and the Superchain?
- 2:34Open Source vs Closed Source in Crypto
- 4:38The Role of the OP Stack and Rollups
- 6:11Fintech Companies and Custom Chains
- 7:38Composability and Value of Chains
- 9:01Non-Obvious Use Cases for Chains
- 10:17Differentiation and Competition Among Chains
- 11:54Network Topology: App Chains vs Shared Chains
- 13:37Governance and Neutrality in Chain Deployment
- 14:49Introduction to MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)
- 15:57MEV’s Impact and Application Developer Challenges
- 18:22Monetizing MEV and Application Value Capture
- 19:34MEV: Negative Externalities and Opportunities
- 20:53Harnessing MEV for Better User Outcomes
- 21:35MEV in TradFi vs Crypto
- 22:14Auctions, User Outcomes, and Closing Remarks
