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    missed-slots-caused-by-gossip-issues-on-consensus-layer:-addressing-late-block-reorgs-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Missed slots caused by gossip issues on consensus...

    On April 15th, 2023, Blocknative’s internal MEV-relay alerting system began picking up an unusual pattern of missed slots. Upon further inspection, we found that these missed slots occurred due to..

    Łukasz Miłkowski
    Łukasz Miłkowski
    June 28
    how-gossipsub-overlays-empower-ethereum's-consensus-layer
    Ethereum
    How GossipSub Overlays Empower Ethereum's Consensus...

    Peer-to-peer networks are characterized by the large-scale broadcast of messages between nodes. Efficient broadcast is therefore essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of..

    Dan Marzec & Louis Thibault
    Dan Marzec & Louis Thibault
    June 13
    understanding-attestation-committees,-aggregation,-and-slot-inclusion-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    Understanding Attestation Committees, Aggregation, and...

    In Ethereum's proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, the process of attestation plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the network. With the rush of new validators and node..

    Dan Marzec
    Dan Marzec
    June 8
    what-are-p2p-overlays-on-ethereum
    Ethereum
    What are P2P Overlays on Ethereum

    In Ethereum's decentralized ecosystem, peer-to-peer (P2P) overlays play a critical role in facilitating communication and maintaining the integrity of the network. However, it is essential to..

    Dan Marzec
    Dan Marzec
    June 5
    mev-protection:-how-to-avoid-front-running-and-sandwiching-bots
    MEV
    MEV Protection: How to avoid front-running and...

    Listen to this post: In the world of DeFi, transaction anxiety is a genuine concern—particularly when it involves high-value transactions. Many traders have experienced the unsettling feeling of..

    Laurence Delisle
    Laurence Delisle
    May 26
    exploring-order-flow-auctions-(ofas),-mev,-and-the-fair-distribution-of-economic-opportunities
    MEV
    Exploring Order Flow Auctions (OFAs), MEV, and the...

    Listen to this post: Order Flow Auctions (OFAs) are quickly gaining popularity in the Ethereum ecosystem. These systems are designed to help end users benefit from the economic opportunities their..

    Blocknative
    Blocknative
    May 12
    what-is-mev-sandwiching?
    MEV
    What is MEV Sandwiching?

    Listen to this post: Sandwiching represents a single category under the overarching classification of Maximal Extracted Value (MEV)—the value derived from transaction inclusion and ordering. This..

    Joules Barragan
    Joules Barragan
    May 9
    the-economics-of-mev---bell-curve-podcast-recap
    MEV
    The Economics of MEV - Bell Curve Podcast Recap

    This episode of Bell Curve features a discussion between Hasu and Blocknative CEO and co-founder Matt Cutler around the MEV supply chain, the economics of relays and builders, and the potential..

    Blocknative
    Blocknative
    May 3
    the-future-of-mev:-smoothing-vs-burning-vs-sharing
    MEV
    The Future of MEV: Smoothing vs Burning vs Sharing

    Listen to this post: Your browser does not support the audio element. Since the explosion of DeFi in the summer of 2020, MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) has continued to grow as a force in the..

    Joules Barragan
    Joules Barragan
    April 28
    latency-wars:-the-constant-fight-for-lower-latency
    MEV
    Latency Wars: The Constant Fight for Lower Latency

    The faster you receive data, the faster you can act... and the better your edge. From the early days of Wall Street to high-frequency trading plus other historical examples, we can learn from the..

    Chris Meisl
    Chris Meisl
    April 14
    crypto-taxes:-an-advanced-look-for-validators,-stakers-and-investors
    Validators
    Crypto taxes: an advanced look for validators, stakers...

    In preparation for crypto tax season, Blocknative CMO John Jefferies sat down with Pat White, the CEO of crypto accounting firm Bitwave, to take a deep dive on the latest on everything validators,..

    JJ
    JJ
    April 12
    preparing-for-shanghai-+-capella-(shapella):-what-validators-need-to-know
    Validators
    Preparing for Shanghai + Capella (Shapella): What...

    TL;DR: It is necessary for ALL validators to upgrade their clients with the latest versions. See the “Upgrading Your Clients” section for relevant links. Some validators will also need to assign a..

    Laurence Delisle
    Laurence Delisle
    April 6
    understanding-the-4337-mev-supply-chain
    MEV
    Understanding the 4337 MEV Supply Chain

    I recently published a breakdown of how the adoption of ERC-4337 will impact the current MEV supply chain on Ethereum. If you are interested in diving deeper into the world of ERC-4337 and MEV, you..

    Dan Marzec
    Dan Marzec
    March 29
    metamask-won't-connect?-best-practices-for-web3-wallet-troubleshooting
    Web3 Onboard
    Metamask Won't Connect? Best Practices for Web3 Wallet...

    Where Is My Web3 Wallet?! Have you ever had funds in a browser wallet like MetaMask, Trust, Coinbase Wallet, etc, gone to connect to a dapp, then seen that either the address or balance is wrong or,..

    Adam Carpenter
    Adam Carpenter
    March 21
    introductory-guide-to-account-abstraction-(erc-4337)
    Ethereum
    Introductory Guide to Account Abstraction (ERC-4337)

    It’s easy to understand why the concept of Account Abstraction has enveloped the Ethereum community since the release of ERC-4337. It promises a whole new, easier way to interact with the Ethereum..

    Joules Barragan
    Joules Barragan
    March 15
    a-guide-to-ethereum-liquid-staking
    Validators
    A Guide to Ethereum Liquid Staking

    With the Shanghai upgrade for Ethereum set to take place in April, the ability to withdraw staked ETH will also become available. As the upgrade approaches, interest in liquid staking protocols has..

    Blocknative
    Blocknative
    March 14
    blocknative-ceo-matt-cutler:-block-building-&-mev-@-ethdenver
    ETHDenver
    Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler: Block Building & MEV @...

    The following video is a recording of Blocknative CEO Matt Cutler's discussion at ETHDenver 2023 regarding the current state of block building and MEV on Ethereum.

    Blocknative
    Blocknative
    March 9
    ethdenver-day-3---blocknative-daily-dispatch
    ETHDenver
    ETHDenver Day 3 - Blocknative Daily Dispatch

    The Blocknative team is live at ETHDenver to meet with BUIDLers and the community at large. We’re soaking in all the discussions and will be highlighting a few of our favorite presentations from each..

    Blocknative
    Blocknative
    March 5
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