MEV law

MEV (a/k/a "Maximal Extractable Value") law and policy analysis.

To start with, I recommend: How I understand "MEV"? and the "Good/bad MEV" series—for now just arbitrage, more coming soon!

Scholarly papers

MEV on Ethereum: A Policy Analysis
Introduction to MEV law and policy issues (not jurisdiction-specific).

Blockchain Transaction Ordering as Market Manipulation
Sandwiching and oracle manipulation to create loan liquidation opportunities (U.S. law).

Battle of the Crypto Bots: Automated Transaction Copying in Decentralized Finance
"Generalized front-running" and transaction bundling (U.S. law).

Crypto-Asset Market Abuse Under EU MiCA
A broader discussion of anti-market abuse under EU MiCA also touching on MEV.

MEV texts on this website

Videos