EVM vs SVM Tradeoffs, Ethereum Alignment, and App Specific Sequencing | Alex Watts

In this episode, Alex Watts, the Co-Founder and CEO of FastLane Labs, joined us to discuss dealing with MEV, Application Specific Sequencing, and the EVM vs the SVM. Additionally, we asked Alex: is application specific sequencing possible on Solana? Where does Monad fit into things? We closed the episode out with our thoughts on alignment, the rollup landscape, and single slot finality. Thanks for tuning in! -- Fuel Ignition launches as a high-performance Ethereum L2, running on consumer hardware to combat blockchain centralization. Powered by FuelVM, it offers fast, low-cost transactions with Ethereum and Solana wallet support. Explore our growing ecosystem of DApps for crypto management, DEXs, lending, and more.  Visit fuel.network to learn more and start building for tomorrow, today! -- Follow FastLane Labs: https://x.com/0xFastLane Follow Alex: https://x.com/ThogardPvP Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:45) Origins of FastLane (12:39) Approaches to Dealing With MEV (21:21) Fuel Ad (22:16) Application Specific Sequencing (32:06) EVM vs SVM (41:38) Is Application Specific Sequencing Possible on Solana? (50:46) Where Does Monad Fit Into Things? (53:14) Complicated Feelings Around Alignment (1:02:47) The Rollup Landscape in 5 Years (1:09:47) Single Slot Finality Prioritization (1:16:49) Are RWAs Bullish for the L1? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.