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[Podcast] Greasing the wheels

Shumon Huque explains that greasing, which involves testing unused protocol values, helps maintain the flexibility of extensible protocols and ensures future extensions do not cause disruptions.

MAIN POINTS
  1. Greasing involves testing unused protocol values.
  2. It helps maintain protocol flexibility.
  3. Prevents future protocol extensions from causing issues.
  4. Ensures smooth integration of new features.
TAKEAWAYS
  1. Greasing is essential for protocol adaptability.
  2. It safeguards against potential extension-related failures.
  3. Regular testing of unused values is crucial.
  4. Supports seamless protocol evolution.
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