

Max Resnick
Lead economist at Anza, contributing expertise in blockchain technology and economics.
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May 6, 2025 • 1h 28min
Ethereum Gave Away Too Much for Too Long. Will Its Pivot Be Enough? - Ep. 829
Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, and Max Resnick, Lead economist at Anza, dive deep into Ethereum's struggles and its attempts to pivot. They discuss whether the recent gas limit increase could be a game changer and analyze what went wrong with Ethereum's economics. Max outlines the single most crucial change Ethereum must make, while debating its chances against Layer 2 solutions. The conversation raises concerns about whether these changes come too late in the game, and what they would prioritize if in charge of Ethereum.

Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap | Lucas Bruder, Max Resnick & Austin Federa
Max Resnick is leading initiatives at Anza, focusing on Solana's strategy for internet capital markets, while Austin Federa, formerly of Solana Labs, is building innovative projects at DoubleZero. They discuss Solana's ambitious roadmap to democratize finance and enhance app development. The conversation highlights market microstructure, the advantages of asynchronous execution, and the competition with Ethereum. They also explore the potential for blockchain-based IPOs and the increasing importance of validator performance in optimizing the Solana ecosystem.

Dec 20, 2024 • 48min
What Solana Needs To Fix | Max Resnick
Max Resnick, the Lead Economist at Anza and former Ethereum developer, shares his insights on Solana's potential. He discusses his shift from Ethereum, emphasizing the need for Solana to enhance transaction efficiency. The conversation highlights critical challenges like miner extractable value and fee market inefficiencies. Max also explores Solana's innovative tools for scalability and how the Firedancer client can shape its competitive edge. Additionally, he reflects on attracting Gen Z to the crypto world, pointing out the importance of inclusivity and performance.

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 11min
Solana's Path To Decentralized Nasdaq | Max Resnick
Max Resnick, lead economist at Anza and former Ethereum researcher, dives into Solana's mission to create a decentralized Nasdaq. He discusses Anza's contributions to the Alpenglow upgrade and how it aims to revolutionize TradFi. Resnick sheds light on the evolution of decentralized exchanges, tackling challenges like liquidity and trading efficiency. He also addresses concerns regarding Solana's inflation and the pressing need for transparent trading mechanisms to enhance user experiences and retain stakers amidst competitive dynamics.

Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 10min
Can Solana Replace NASDAQ? With Max Resnick and Logan Jastremski
Max Resnick, a leading developer at Anza focusing on Solana, and Logan Jastremski, founder of Frictionless Capital and a blockchain enthusiast, dive deep into the future of trading. They argue that Solana aims to outpace NASDAQ in efficiency, emphasizing the importance of real-time global data synchronization. The duo discusses Solana's advantages over Ethereum, the complexities of decentralization in blockchain, and how high-throughput technology could revolutionize trading markets. Sales strategies and market dynamics also come under scrutiny.