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Auction-Based Transaction Bundling

Definition ∞ Auction-based transaction bundling involves grouping multiple transactions and offering them to block producers through a bidding system. This mechanism allows users to prioritize their transactions by offering higher fees, influencing their inclusion in an upcoming block. It is a method for aggregating transaction demand and allocating block space efficiently. Such bundling can also facilitate specific execution orders.
Context ∞ Auction-based transaction bundling is a key aspect of MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) dynamics, where searchers compete to secure profitable transaction ordering within blocks. This practice raises questions regarding fairness, transparency, and potential centralization of block production. Ongoing protocol adjustments and alternative fee mechanisms aim to address the systemic implications of these bidding processes.

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Auction-Based Bundling Internalizes MEV Value Securing Validator Incentives

A new auction mechanism for transaction bundling transforms MEV from an externality into a direct revenue stream, enhancing chain efficiency and validator incentive compatibility.