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Certain aspects of the block building business are a "lot of work," according to Blocknative's CEO. (Desmond Marshall/ Unsplash)

The decision followed internal discussions among the company’s leadership and board of directors, and the company plans to focus on "economically viable opportunities."

By Margaux Nijkerk

Sep 26, 2023 at 7:21 p.m. UTC

Sep 26, 2023

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Ethereum validators cashed in on the MEV windfall as crypto traders moved digital assets off of the Curve platform. (Shutterstock)

Curve Debacle Triggers Transaction Frenzy, Sending Ethereum ‘MEV’ Rewards to Record High

On July 30, over 6,000 ETH ($11M worth) in so-called Maximal Extractable Value rewards were paid out to Ethereum validators, the most ever for a single day.

By Margaux Nijkerk

Jul 31, 2023 at 5:43 p.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2023

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First on-chain ether 'Autocallable' settled (analogicus/Pixabay)

Ribbon Finance Settles First On-Chain Ether 'Autocallable' With Marex and MEV Capital

The onchain execution of structured products promises transparency to investors and eliminates counterparty risks.

By Omkar Godbole

Jul 31, 2023 at 3:17 p.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2023

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Flashbots raises $60 million in new funding round (Pixabay)

Crypto Firm Flashbots Raises $60M in Paradigm-Led Round

The new capital will help develop the SUAVE decentralized platform for maximal extractable value (MEV).

By Brandy Betz

Jul 25, 2023 at 4:53 p.m. UTC

Jul 25, 2023

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A New Uniswap Feature Aims to Eliminate DeFi Pain Points

UniswapX claims to offer better prices by aggregating liquidity sources, with gas-free swaps and protection against "maximal extractable value" or MEV.

By Sam Reynolds

Jul 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 17, 2023

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Flashbots Confirms Top Strategy Researcher Obadia to Depart Amid ‘Strategic’ Hiring Push

Obadia cited personal reasons for his departure but warned of "serious challenges" for Flashbots in a letter posted to Twitter.

By Sam Kessler

Jun 20, 2023 at 10:37 p.m. UTC

Jun 20, 2023

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Multicoin Capital managing partner Kyle Samani (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Multicoin Leads $2.3M FastLane VC Deal, Continuing Its Bet on MEV Infrastructure

The crypto-focused investment firm has now backed three projects centered around maximal extractable value (MEV), a way for validators to earn extra money from traders.

By Brandy Betz

May 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

May 23, 2023

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PEPE Meme Coin Craze Spreads Wealth to Ethereum Validators Running Blockchain

As risk-taking crypto traders sought to make tremendous profits off of surging prices for the suddenly-hot PEPE, a resulting surge in transaction fees brought a windfall to validators running the Ethereum blockchain.

By Margaux Nijkerk

May 8, 2023 at 5:24 p.m. UTC

May 8, 2023