Lately, people keep asking me whether block builders, bundling, and all that are worth learning—like being able to write scripts. I really think retail investors don’t need to bother. Other people think that if you understand this stuff, you can go toe-to-toe with the MEV big shots. But in reality, all you need to know is: your transaction can get packaged “on the way” and end up getting cut in line—or “clamped” together. Don’t go completely naked on-chain and just send huge orders.

Right now, I’m doing three things: if private ordering/routing is available, use it (so you’re not being watched and used like a target), don’t set slippage too ridiculously, and when you run into pools with thin liquidity, split your orders into a few smaller ones and do it slowly. As for who the builder is, or how the bundle gets put together—plainly speaking, knowing that it “will happen” is enough. You don’t need to memorize the terminology.

Also, I’ve been pretty split when I look at the community arguments about privacy coins, mixers, and compliance. Wanting privacy is totally normal, but don’t lie to yourself and pretend it’s risk-free. Anyway, I’m just farming with a small amount of funds—so I’ll first make sure I keep the “don’t get clamped, don’t mess up” part solid. The rest can wait until I truly step into a pit and then I’ll learn from it.