Auction mechanisms are predetermined rules and procedures for allocating scarce resources or digital assets through a bidding process. They dictate how participants submit offers, how bids are evaluated, and how the winner or winners are determined, aiming for price discovery and efficient distribution. These systems are fundamental to the functioning of many decentralized exchanges and token distribution events.
Context
Current discussions around auction mechanisms in the cryptocurrency space often revolve around their application in initial coin offerings, NFT sales, and the allocation of block rewards or transaction fees. Debates frequently address the design of incentive structures within these mechanisms to prevent manipulation and ensure fairness, particularly as novel applications emerge.
This research establishes Maximal Extractable Value as the primary economic bottleneck for blockchain scalability, proposing a novel auction design for efficient blockspace utilization.
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