devcon 7 / a proposers perspective on preconfirmations a new game in town
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A proposer's perspective on preconfirmations: a new game in town?
Duration: 00:20:13
Speaker: Michael Moser
Type: Talk
Expertise: Intermediate
Event: Devcon
Date: Nov 2024
This talk will provide a node operator's perspective on the preconf transaction pipeline by examining incentives and infrastructure best practices.
Specifically, ways node operators may attempt to earn higher revenues than peers through custom optimizations will be discussed alongside, related risks, and potential mitigations.
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