Definition ∞ Frontrunning mitigation refers to the strategies and technical measures employed to prevent malicious actors from exploiting transaction order in blockchain networks. This practice involves observing pending transactions and placing a new transaction ahead of them to profit from anticipated price movements. Mitigation techniques aim to ensure fair execution of trades and protect users from predatory behavior. These methods often involve privacy-enhancing protocols or delayed transaction finality.
Context ∞ Frontrunning mitigation is a crucial area of research and development within decentralized finance, particularly on high-activity blockchains. A key discussion concerns the trade-off between transaction transparency, which enables frontrunning, and the need for fair market execution. Future solutions may involve advanced cryptographic techniques, such as zero-knowledge proofs, or protocol designs that randomize transaction ordering.
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