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FairFlow Protocol: Equitable Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) mitigation in Ethereum

Cryptography and Security 2023-12-21 v1

Abstract

Ethereum has emerged as a leading platform for decentralized applications (dApps) due to its robust smart contract capabilities. One of the critical issues in the Ethereum ecosystem is Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), a concept that has gained significant attention in the blockchain community. However, MEV has remained a major challenge with significant implications for the platform's operation and integrity. This paper introduces the FairFlow protocol, a novel framework designed to mitigate the effects of MEV within Ethereum's existing infrastructure. The protocol aims to provide a more equitable environment, preventing exploitation by miners or validators, and protecting user data. The combined approach of auction-based block space allocation and randomized transaction ordering significantly reduces the potential for MEV exploitation.

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@article{arxiv.2312.12654,
  title  = {FairFlow Protocol: Equitable Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) mitigation in Ethereum},
  author = {Dipankar Sarkar},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2312.12654},
  year   = {2023}
}
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