I’ve been thinking lately about block builders and this whole bundle thing, and honestly, retail traders really don’t need to obsess over the details. Just know how it affects your trades—like some trades getting front-run, or the slippage suddenly getting bigger—maybe it’s bundles causing trouble. Anyway, I’m pretty lazy, so I just remember one thing: split large transactions into smaller batches, or use some privacy trading tools, so you’re not targeted.

I also watched the back-and-forth over NFT royalties. It feels a bit similar to this. Creators want to collect more, while the secondary market complains that royalties are too high—both sides are arguing. If retail users are involved, though, don’t overthink it. Focus on whether the project itself is reliable and whether there are enough active users. High TVL doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good—you need to combine address data and net inflows to judge, otherwise you’re likely to step into a trap.

In any case, having a general understanding is enough; leave the details to the professionals who love to compete over them.