MEV Infrastructure

Definition ∞ MEV infrastructure refers to the specialized software, networks, and services designed to facilitate the identification and extraction of extractable value opportunities on blockchains. This includes tools for monitoring mempools, sophisticated bidding algorithms, and private transaction relays. It forms a complex ecosystem around transaction ordering.
Context ∞ The development and decentralization of MEV infrastructure are key topics in blockchain news, as the concentration of these tools can lead to centralization risks. Discussions often revolve around balancing the efficiency gains offered by MEV infrastructure with concerns about fairness and network integrity.