Flashbots & Miner-Extractable Value are problems faced by decentralised exchanges (DEXs). In this episode, we explain what flashbots and MEV are all about and what solutions there are. We also explain in-depth the risks of ETH like front running, and several design flaws in DEXs.

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction to MEV & Flashbots

0:24 – Layer 1 infrastructure comparison: BTC vs ETH

1:36 – 51% Attack vs Front Running vs Forking

3:49 – Flashbots explained

7:06 – MEV (Miner Extractable Value)

8:12 – Other arbitrage opportunities

8:57 – Solutions to MEV

10:30 – 5 design flaws in DEXs

12:57 – Front Running & information Assymetry

14:55 – Impact of Economic Rent on DEXs

16:18 – Why Flashbots & MEV are a big problem

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