Formal verification systems are rigorous mathematical methods used to prove the correctness of software and hardware designs. These systems employ formal logic and automated reasoning tools to ascertain that a program or protocol behaves exactly as specified, without errors or vulnerabilities. They provide a high level of assurance for critical systems by exhaustively checking all possible execution paths. This process significantly reduces the likelihood of bugs and security flaws.
Context
Within blockchain technology and smart contract development, formal verification systems are gaining prominence as a means to enhance security and prevent costly exploits. Developers apply these methods to critical components of decentralized applications and consensus protocols to verify their integrity. The ongoing challenge involves scaling formal verification to accommodate the complexity of modern blockchain systems and making these tools more accessible to a wider developer community.
This research formalizes MEV using an abstract blockchain model, establishing a rigorous theoretical basis for provable security against transaction-ordering attacks.
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