# Introductions 👋
**URL:** https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155
**Category:** The Flashbots Ship
**Created:** [August 24, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155 "2022-08-24T14:24:56Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 5
### Author:  [@hrojantorse](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/hrojantorse)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/84 "2023-12-05T15:08:40Z")
Hey, my name is Vishwa ([hrojantorse on twitter](https://twitter.com/hrojantorse)). I am a MEV LARP and buildoor/researchoor.
Had the opportunity to spend time with @dmarz @Quintus @Tina and others at the UNISUAVE researchathon during Devconnect Istanbul.
Have been ideating, experimenting and hacking with a solver/compiler that brings intent execution to users as default for all DEFI. The protocol design aims to allow dapps built on top of it to inherit sophisticated execution from a network of solvers.
We see SUAVE as a key piece of infra to replace the role of the auctioneer AND also view TEEs as a unique opportunity to host and execute solver logic.
Excited to share ideas and prototypes as we ramp up experimentation in-house.
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### Author:  [@nhirsch](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/nhirsch)
#### Post date: [December 15, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/85 "2023-12-15T14:39:54Z")
Hi. I’m Norman Hirsch. I joined this forum to try to seek help how to use flashbots on metamask to transfer my ENS domains to another ETH address. I’m like an old dog trying to learn a new trick.
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### Author:  [@sandman](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/sandman)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/86 "2023-12-20T11:16:13Z")
Hey all, I’m Sandman([@sandman2797](https://twitter.com/sandman2797) on Twitter). I have been a cross-chain maxi since past 2 years. I am researching in the intents space looking to solve the cross-chain UX once and for all. Are we really gonna let Solana manlets walk all over us? I’m not! Chain abstraction is one of the biggest problems right now.
- Which parts of the MEV landscape are you interested in?
> Auctions. Trustless auctions particularly. I was naive to think UniswapX solves everything. But it’s just a right step forward.
- Are you involved in any initiatives or projects working on MEV?
> Not right now. Would love to be involved in research if anyone wants to take me in. My post on UniswapX [here](https://sandman2797.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/138441188?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts).
- What is your experience with the Flashbots products and research?
> Have read quite a lot of the research put out by @Quintus and other Flashbots researchers.
- What is your favorite robot?
> @Quintus
I’m quite excited about SUAVE. Potentially looking to build my own SUAPP.
PS: I admire Solana as well. Competition brings out the best, doesn’t it?
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### Author:  [@tokenarchitect](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/tokenarchitect)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2024, 7:45am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/87 "2024-01-12T07:45:59Z")
👋 Hi ya’ll
My name is Clayton and I’m interested in the Ethereum supply chain generally. Then more specifically I’m interested in MEV associated with liquidations (oracle extractable value), as well as how intents-based protocols will impact the MEV landscape.
I’m on the Risk Labs team with UMA protocol + Across.
Favorite robot: [Cheesoid](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_m17HK97M8)
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### Author:  [@sundowner](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/sundowner)
#### Post date: [February 2, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/88 "2024-02-02T20:59:40Z")
I’m Sundowner. Interested in searching, but maybe want to get into building as I get better at code. I like the idea of the EVM in general, and I love studying it’s bits and bobs.
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### Author:  [@itzamna](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/itzamna)
#### Post date: [February 14, 2024, 7:55am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/89 "2024-02-14T07:55:23Z")
Continuing the discussion from [Introductions 👋](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/88):
Hello, I’m Itzamna! Here is my twitter profile: [@Itzamna00199952](https://twitter.com/Itzamna00199952)
I’ve been researching flashloans for awhile now, but could never perform one. I’m interested in an automatic arbitrage bot that uses flashloans. I’m intreguied by this EVM technology and want to learn as much about it as im able to comprehend. Feel free to message me and lets chat about EVM!
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### Author:  [@jinsuk](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/jinsuk)
#### Post date: [February 22, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/90 "2024-02-22T23:07:46Z")
Hey all!
My name is Jinsuk! I’m primarily interested in L2 PBS and composable block building. As an ex-AI scientist before I converted to blockchain, I’m also interested in bringing AI to MEV.
Twitter: [@totorovirus](https://twitter.com/totorovirus)
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### Author:  [@itamarreif](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/itamarreif)
#### Post date: [February 28, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/91 "2024-02-28T18:28:06Z")
Hi all!
My name is Itamar, I work at [Astria](https://www.astria.org/) where we’re building a lazy shared sequencer for Celestia-based rollups. My background is in DeFi & incentive design, and I’m focused on researching how to provide the best MEV infrastructure for rollups.
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### Author:  [@tesa](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/tesa)
#### Post date: [April 30, 2024, 11:22am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/92 "2024-04-30T11:22:07Z")
Gm! I am Tesa.
I am leading the new market research team. The market research team will aim to add qualitative context to our research findings and provide some juicy inside tidbits when possible.
I have been following Flashbots since @phil ʻs “Flash Boys 2.0” paper. My background is in tradfi - quantitative / hft trading, pm for a crypto fund, and angel investor, and I wrote Messariʻs first article on MEV.
I am a forever n00b who is always learning. If I donʻt know the answer, I will find someone who does.
This is my favorite robot →
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### Author:  [@camosf](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/camosf)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/93 "2024-06-12T00:26:01Z")
Hello, my name is Cameron and I come from an economics, finance, and software (databases) background. I’m getting deeper into crypto outside of my day-job (databases, as mentioned), and have become intrigued by the MEV concept, so I’m here to read and learn and hopefully contribute.
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### Author:  [@tumilet](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/tumilet)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/94 "2024-06-13T20:37:30Z")
Hi all,
I am tumilet, currently an analyst at Spartan. I’m mainly interested in intents + OEV, and always try to quantify it through market sizing and valuation frameworks (in the case of protocols competing on the vertical).
Graduated last year from a double degree in law and bba but went straight into crypto. I am fascinated about the MEV space and really enjoy learning and spending time lurking the forum every week.
I am currently not involved in any initiatives working on MEV, but managed to get featured in the [MEV Letter #31](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/the-mev-letter-31/3194), which was definitely a career highlight (31 will now be my 2nd favorite number haha). My twitter: [@tumilett](https://x.com/tumilett), cheers!
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### Author:  [@daniel.las](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/daniel.las)
#### Post date: [June 28, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/95 "2024-06-28T05:00:41Z")
Hi,
I’m Daniel. I’m working for the DEX Market Making company. I’m regular not very experienced user of Flashbots services.
Regards
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### Author:  [@phil\_mendes](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/phil_mendes)
#### Post date: [June 30, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/96 "2024-06-30T16:39:47Z")
Hello community!
I’m Phil, new to MEV and eager to learn more after reading some older flashbots publications. I’m particularly interested in understanding the current MEV landscape, its impact on blockchain, and strategies for mitigation.
I look forward to engaging with this community, learning from your experiences, and contributing as I grow in my knowledge 🙂.
My favorite robot is WALL-E.
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### Author:  [@kenneth](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/kenneth)
#### Post date: [July 19, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/97 "2024-07-19T13:16:31Z")
gm! my name is ken and i do applied research at the uniswap foundation.
- although i am interested in the entire orderflow supply chain, i am really curious about how mev is most efficiently captured and distributed as a function of market efficiency
- i work on the uniswap protocol which is pretty intimate with mev
- long time lurker, first time poster. hope to contribute more in the future!
- i support public goods and organize research workshops. dm me if you want to jam on creating functions to jam on intersectional research
- Bender Rodriguez is my favorite robot
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### Author:  [@laospace](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/laospace)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/98 "2024-09-09T13:03:17Z")
Hi, my name is mingmin
I am learning about SAUVE and trying to figure out what I can build on this exciting platform.
I just finished a simple demo on toliman, if you are interested, read this post([Show: a simple coin mix tool on toliman](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/show-a-simple-coin-mix-tool-on-toliman/3830)) and drop some feedbacks. ❤
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### Author:  [@blockson](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/blockson)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2024, 12:46pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/99 "2024-09-13T12:46:20Z")
Hi Im blockson, web3 dev and Im interested in researching MEV. Impressed with progress that Flashbots made so far in democratising the tx solving. Some questions bring me to the forum, and I hope I will also find the answers in this cognizant community.
By the way you can check my [portfolio](https://blockson.dev) or [GitHub](http://github.com/EthanBlockson/) page if you are looking for full-stack developer with quite of huge experience in the world of crypto.
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### Author:  [@UndeniableLoner](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/UndeniableLoner)
#### Post date: [October 22, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/100 "2024-10-22T02:37:37Z")
Hello, my name is Undeniableloner, a novice builder who is entirely self-taught, and building has become one of my favorite hobbies. Over time, I’ve dived deep into different projects, continuously learning . My journey took an exciting turn when I stumbled upon Flashbots, a fascinating discovery that piqued my curiosity.
my all-time favorite robot is **WALL-E**
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### Author:  [@claytantor](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/claytantor)
#### Post date: [October 24, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/101 "2024-10-24T17:08:56Z")
Hi. My name is @claytantor. I am super new to flashbots but have done a ton of work in cloud and AI. Check out my homepage [https://claytantor.com](https://claytantor.com) looking to collab and share MEV ideas.
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### Author:  [@drunnn](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/drunnn)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/102 "2024-10-28T10:09:00Z")
Hey guys I’m drun, Rust dev with mathfin background. Interested in graph theory and convex optimization applicable in MEV (atomic arbs, intent matching, …). Member of Urbe.eth, one of the biggest web3 hubs in Italy.
Happy to meet like-minded people! Shoot a DM on X [@0xdrun](https://x.com/0xdrun) 🙂
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### Author:  [@grasp](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/grasp)
#### Post date: [November 6, 2024, 12:01am UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/introductions/155/103 "2024-11-06T00:01:33Z")
Hi everyone!
My name is Ihor, I am an ex-searcher(mostly atomic arbs) on EVM-compatible L1s, happy to be joining the collective. I read a lot of flashbots writings on the website, but now going a little more in-depth.
Will be contributing to `rbuilder` and other flashbots projects, curious where the searcher-builder space will go next.
My favorite robot is probably Bender
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