This document summarizes a presentation given by Laurynas Biveinis on the MySQL ecosystem in 2018. Some of the key points covered include: - MySQL 8.0 was released in 2018 with new features like an improved data dictionary, JSON enhancements, and common table expressions. - MariaDB 10.3 added capabilities like system-versioned tables and Oracle PL/SQL compatibility. - Clustering options for MySQL include Oracle's Group Replication as well as more established options like Percona XtraDB Cluster and MariaDB Galera Cluster. - Other notable developments include new storage engines like MyRocks, data encryption options, and tools to manage and deploy MySQL databases at scale