Miner Extractable Value (MEV) refers to the profit that miners can make by selecting, excluding, or reordering transactions within a block. This concept highlights the power that miners hold in determining which transactions get processed and in what order, especially during periods of high market activity.When transactions are submitted to a network, there may be opportunities for miners to maximize their profits. For example, if a miner notices a profitable arbitrage situation or a significant price movement in a token, they can prioritize their own trades by manipulating the order of transactions in a block.MEV can lead to negative consequences, such as increased transaction fees for users and unfair advantages for miners. This has sparked discussions about fairness and transparency within networks, as it can create an uneven playing field, disproportionately benefiting those with mining power.Efforts are underway to address MEV through various approaches, including fair ordering protocols and alternative consensus mechanisms. The goal is to minimize the ethical concerns and economic inefficiencies that arise from the potential exploitation of miners’ capabilities.