Max Resnick

Max Resnick is the Lead Economist at Anza, a Solana core development firm, known for sharp, research-driven insights on blockchain economics, fee markets, consensus mechanisms, and protocol design. Formerly a researcher at ConsenSys' Special Mechanisms Group focused on Ethereum scaling, he transitioned to Solana after advocating for base-layer scaling over layer-2 approaches. His posts cut through hype with clear analysis of market structure, validator economics, and on-chain incentives—bridging academic rigor in economics and game theory with practical builder mindset. While his Ethereum critiques spark debate, reviewers consistently praise his grounded thinking, intellectual depth, and ability to make complex topics accessible without sacrificing technical precision.