What is a MEV Bot? A Deep Dive into Maximal Extractable Value
Introduction
In the developing realm of decentralised finance (DeFi), an invisible conflict exists on every block: a battle for priority, position, and profit. MEV bots are sophisticated automated agents meant to capitalise on a hidden potential in blockchain transactions known as Maximal Extractable Value (MEV).
But what specifically is MEV, and how do these robots operate? Let's look...