Ep. 169 How Harmonic Is Making Solana Faster, Fairer, Smarter

In this episode of the Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Ben Coverston, Co-Founder and CEO of Harmonic, to talk about how Solana’s infrastructure is evolving and why open block building could play a major role in the network’s future. We break down what Harmonic is building, why fairness and competition matter so much at the validator level, and how these shifts could help make Solana stronger, more efficient, and more attractive for larger pools of capital moving onchain. Ben also shares his broader view on market structure, Solana’s competitive edge, and where the ecosystem could be headed next. Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links: https://harmonic.gg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-coverston **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE** © Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Podcast Music: Vinyl Moonlight by Pop Villains License #4470913 Licensed from PremiumBeat.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬