MEV Spaces

Myth: “MEV and rug-pulls are separate.” False. This case shows a triple-evil sandwich: a taxed token, a 94-layer sandwich, and a timed rug in the same block. One operator ran the token, the pool, and the bot. 💡 What you’ll learn * The triple-evil model: taxed token → layered sandwich → mint-and-drain rug * How malices are done 🔍 CASE STUDY DETAILS This is educational content only. We do not endo...

Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are no longer “hold-and-hope” vehicles—they’re operational, data-driven machines where definitions, disclosures, and design choices move prices. This is the 12th episode of MEV Space, which brings together the sharpest minds in crypto to dissect the evolving MEV landscape and beyond. In this episode, we answer questions like: * Which single disclosure would actually...

MEV Space brings together the sharpest minds in crypto to dissect the evolving MEV landscape and beyond. This is the 2nd part of the Data on Ethereum series. In MEV Space #10 , we asked: who owns Ethereum’s most valuable data? We heard about: * Data asymmetries in private orderflow. * The interpretation layer is a scarce good. * Blind spots in real-time observability. * Protocol limits around cens...

From gas markets to proposer behavior, from blob throughput to MEV flow—data has become the backbone of Ethereum’s evolution. But it wasn’t always this way. For years, we flew blind. Entering the 2nd decade, our ability to measure and act on real-time data will define the protocol’s future. This is part 1 of the MEV spaces discussing the importance of data in the development of Ethereum. Meanwhile...

Enshrined PBS may simply rubber-stamp today’s power structure—high-perf relays will still run the show. ——-Murat Akdeniz, Founder of Primev Slashing shouldn’t burn to oblivion—redistribute penalties to users who bought the pre-conf guarantee. ——-Amir Forouzani, Contributor of Puffer.finance Cutting slot times just fuels a latency arms race—infra centralization and empty-slot risk could spike. ——-...

Speakers: Luis Bezzenberger — Head of Product, ShutterNetwork Marc Harvey-Hill — Ethereum Core Developer, NethermindEth Co-host: Benjamin Hunter — VP of Engineering, NasdaqBTCS This MEV Space episode explores how encrypted mempool solutions like Shutter Network don't aim to eliminate all MEV (a common misconception), but rather focus on preventing front-running and providing crucial real-time cens...

Today, we're diving deep into one of the most critical questions shaping the future of Ethereum and MEV: How does Partial Block Building reshape stakeholder dynamics across the entire MEV supply chain, and what does this mean for the economic evolution toward REV? We've got an incredible lineup of experts representing each layer of this ecosystem * Danny Gattas — Protocol Lead, Figment * Kubi Mens...

As preconfirmation protocols reshape Ethereum’s transaction flow, how do we balance MEV extraction with reliable execution guarantees? Where do risks like centralization, censorship, and incentive misalignment emerge? Top minds collide: Speakers • Murat Akdeniz ( @MuratLite , @primev_xyz ) • Kevin Lepsoe ( @lepsoe , @ETHGASofficial ) • Drew Van der Werff ( @DrewVdW , @fabric_ethereum ) Hosts Co-ho...

Dive into the hidden mechanics of MEV and DeFi with the 5th episode! We’ll unpack: 🕳️ Dark Forest mempool revelations 💰 DeFi Summer & MEV Gold Rush ⚡ Flashbots & MEV-Boost 🥪 Jaredfromsubway.eth 2.0’s rise 😱 2024’s most shocking sandwich losses (98% drained) Featuring three industry leaders: Luis Bezzenberger ( ​@bezzenberger ), Founder of ​ShutterNetwork Dr. Yixin Cao ( ​@playerYixin ), Chief...

Dive into the epic 6-sandwich-in-5-minutes saga, a wild ride through the realms of PBS, MEV Boost, and the searcher-builder alliance. Let @philosowrapter , Engineering VP of BTCS guide you through the beast's lair. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eigenphi.substack.com

Are TEEs the secret weapon for squashing MEV chaos and building truly decentralized blockchains? Or are we just swapping one central point of failure for another by trusting hardware giants like Intel? During this talk, we have these thought leaders: * Shea Ketsdever , Product Lead at Flashbots. * Chua Zheng Leong , Co-Founder at Automata Network Blair Marshall, MEV Solution Architect of Fastlane...

Searcher-builder integration has evolved from a natural PBS (Proposer-Builder Separation) ecosystem development into a dominant force, raising critical questions about market competition, privacy, and the long-term health of Ethereum's MEV landscape. This episode features diverse perspectives on one of Ethereum's most complex and evolving challenges, from privacy solutions to market dynamics resea...

The top 2 builders have been consistently producing over 85% of all the blocks and more than 95% of mev-boost blocks during most of 2024. In Nov, they processed 87% of all private and 79% of all public transactions. They also took 80% of overall builder rewards, including priority fees and builder tips. That's 14.6K ETH, worth 45M, at the price of $3,100. Today, we have this all-star roster, and I...