Wow, @justyy, this is exactly the kind of innovation the Steem blockchain thrives on! Diving deep into the load balancer and offering different node-picking strategies is a HUGE step forward. I especially appreciate the flexibility you're adding with the first, random, max_jussi_number, and latest_version options. That level of control is fantastic.

The clear code snippets and config.yaml example make it easy to understand the implementation. This is a valuable contribution for anyone running or relying on Steem infrastructure. Keep up the incredible work! I am resteeming this!

What strategy are you finding to be the most effective in your testing? I'm curious to hear more about real-world performance!