RT Triton One 🌊🌋 (@triton_one)Do you know how your endpoint’s performance actually compares to others?Regular processed-to-processed RPC benchmarking is very limited, so you probably don’t.You’ll get the surface latency, while missing shred propagation, block download and assembly time, transaction execution, and network topology effects.That’s why we built Thorofare, an open-source tool that benchmarks any two endpoints in tandem. It tracks all six slot stages and correlates them with account-update propag ...

Core Viewpoint - Investors are encouraged to look beyond traditional benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 to identify real investment opportunities in the current market landscape [1][3]. Group 1: Market Analysis - The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) has seen a significant concentration of its weight in a few technology stocks, particularly NVIDIA, which now holds the largest position in the fund [4][5]. - Over the past 12 months, SPY has outperformed the iShares Russell 2000 ETF by more than 10%, attributed to the ability of large tech companies to navigate high interest rates and inflation [6]. - The gap between SPY and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) has widened to 17.5%, a level not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, indicating potential for a convergence [9][10]. Group 2: Investment Strategy - Historical trends suggest that the current 17.5% gap between SPY and RSP is likely to close, either through RSP outperforming or SPY pulling back [11]. - If RSP catches up to SPY, investors could see a potential gain of approximately 17.5%, while RSP is positioned to perform better in a downturn due to its diversified holdings [12]. - RSP offers a more balanced view of the U.S. economy, with no single stock exceeding 0.24% of the portfolio, contrasting with SPY's heavy tilt towards technology [13][14].

Career Journey & Turning Points - Speaker initially pursued science due to academic success but shifted to economics after realizing the lack of practical chemistry opportunities in Cyprus [3][4][5][6] - Speaker chose a medium-sized accounting firm over larger firms to gain broader experience, leading to a training position in February 2008 and starting in September 2008 [12][13] - Speaker returned to Cyprus in 2012 to join her father's firm as the first female partner, founded in 1973, becoming one of the first female chartered accountants in Northern Cyprus [15] Gender & Finance - Speaker highlights the historical challenges faced by women in accountancy, referencing Mary Harris Smith, who was not recognized as a member until age 75 despite decades of work [17] - Speaker mentions celebrating 100 years of women in accountancy in Cyprus in 2020, emphasizing her unique position representing Northern Cyprus [17][18] - Speaker notes that leading positions in the finance world are still predominantly held by males [16] Current Role & Impact - Speaker is part of Erdaleno, providing auditing and financial consulting services to successful clients in Northern Cyprus, including Ishbank and Turkel [19] - Speaker is a board member of a businesswoman association, mentoring women to start businesses and providing financial advice [20][21] Advice & Motivation - Speaker encourages individuals to stand out, work hard, and be resilient in the face of challenges [21]