The unique insight we had was that solving the problem of poor channel utilization in networks is sufficient for achieving scalability in crypto, without needing to resort to more complex solutions like sharding.

I had a Eureka moment over two coffees and a beer, which led to my rediscovery of verifiable delay functions, a key concept for building scalable blockchain solutions.

The Internet's infrastructure is evolving, and while storage costs are decreasing rapidly, bandwidth improvements are lagging, leading to a perception of slowness in data transfer.

We need to rethink traditional algorithmic analysis to account for network and memory bandwidth, as these factors are crucial in modern machine learning computing.

Using multiple links in quantum communication can improve the quality of information transfer, similar to how conventional technology compensates for weak signals by requesting data multiple times to ensure accuracy.

In the past, peer-to-peer networks were primarily focused on simple file sharing, but today's technology enables much more complex use cases, including smart contracts and decentralized applications.

We didn't compromise on making things easy, and because I relied on a foundation of principles, it was scalable to the largest applications on the internet.

The utility of a protocol like MCP is enhanced by its ubiquity, allowing developers to build on a standard that everyone can use, fostering innovation across the ecosystem.

Spending more time on a project doesn't always yield better results; sometimes, setting time constraints can lead to more focused and effective outcomes.