
Phenomenon research from Flashbots. Blockspace resources are underpriced. As user-centric chains like Base grow, MEV is inevitable. Reduce the spams, increase chain economics.

See for yourself how SPAM clogs a Base block:

1,197 txs. 88% were spam. (slowed down for readability)

The gas consumption curve from spam is clearly disproportionate to the revenue it generates - a clear sign that blockspace resources are underpriced.

When TVL and retail trading volume grows, MEV follows. Layer 2s need stronger defenses to scale sustainably!