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Maximum Extractable Value

Definition

Maximum Extractable Value, or MEV, refers to the profit that block producers, such as miners or validators, can gain by strategically ordering, censoring, or inserting transactions within the blocks they produce. This value is derived from their privileged position in determining the sequence of operations on a blockchain. MEV can arise from various activities, including arbitrage opportunities and liquidations. It represents an additional revenue stream for network participants.