What is Ethereum MEV?

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MEV stands for Maximum Extractable Value. MEV in the context of Ethereum refers to validators that insert, reorder, or pick and choose transactions that go into a block in order to extract the maximum value they can for validating that block.

Can MEV or MEV-Boost encourage censorship?

Validators that choose to use a block-relay system that employs an MEV strategy run the risk of having some transactions censored or blacklisted if the MEV strategy chooses to do so.

References

  1. https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/10/05/whats-going-on-with-ethereums-mev-boost/
  2. https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2021/07/14/valid-points-the-problem-with-mev-on-ethereum/
  3. https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/mev/

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