[adwn]

The idea is that you can start with the next head earlier than all the others, giving you an edge in being the first to find the next block.

[copirate]

But what do they gain by doing that? What's the edge? Starting earlier doesn't give you any advantage.

[palata]

> Starting earlier doesn't give you any advantage

It's a race. Starting earlier obviously gives an advantage?!

[sjducb]

There is an advantage because occasionally you find the second block while the first block is still secret, then you release the two blocks in quick succession. That’s the edge.