Thanks for the update! I hope that the SMT development goes according to plan and RocksDB as well.

I know it's not my place, but if I'm allowed a suggestion then I think it's not a bad idea to take @blocktrades up on his proposal if you feel that you guys have multiple problems on multiple front. Sometimes outsourcing can help.

I know 250K is a lot of money, but if the cost reduction is significant then it would be worth it.

Anyways, thanks again and good luck!