2.1 What is MEV?

MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) refers to the extra profit that can be captured by reordering, inserting, or removing transactions within a block. In simple terms, MEV takes advantage of predictable price movements and inefficiencies in blockchain transactions.

Every second, thousands of transactions are submitted to the blockchain. However, not all transactions are processed instantly. Validators and traders with advanced bots can detect profitable opportunities within these transaction flows and execute strategies to extract value before a block is finalized.