[Archive] How Cross-Chain MEV and Private Order Flow Disrupt Chain Abstraction

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This topic was originally posted by shahbaz on 1/16/2025.
This content has been migrated from our previous community forum to preserve valuable discussions.


Extracting value from blockchain networks involves more than just trading assets—it requires strategic positioning, speed, and sometimes privileged access. One might think of it like navigating a bustling marketplace filled with competing traders, brokers, and auctioneers. Just as brokers in a traditional market might use their insider knowledge to gain an edge, blockchain participants can manipulate transaction ordering and timing to extract hidden value. 


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://blog.web3auth.io/how-cross-chain-mev-and-private-order-flow-disrupt-chain-abstraction