Ethereum

🚀 LET'S LEARN SOMETHING NEW: MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) 👀

MEV is a hot topic in the Ethereum community, offering both opportunities & controversies.

Let's dive into what it is, how it impacts transactions, & why it's crucial for blockchain enthusiasts! 🏦👇

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🔍 MEV: Max value that miners/validators can extract from tx ordering in a block via strategies like reordering & censorship.

🤔 Why It Matters
- Front-running: Capitalizing on pending txs
- Back-running: Profiting after known profitable txs
- Sandwich attacks: Profiting by placing txs around a targeted one

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🤨 MEV Concerns:
⛽  Priority gas auctions inflate fees
🏦 Unpredictable transaction ordering
⚠️ Network fairness & security at risk

🔧 Mitigation Solutions:
- Fair Sequencing Services (FSS): Reducing MEV impact
- MEV-Boost: Fairly distributing MEV opportunities
- Flashbots: Transparency & fairness