MEV Boost

MEV Boost is software that allows Ethereum validators to sell blockspace to specialized builders, maximizing their rewards. It implements Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS) to create a more efficient and decentralized market for transaction ordering.

Why it matters on AGON

You don't interact with MEV Boost directly on AGON. Its importance is at the infrastructure level. AGON runs on Base, an L2 whose security and finality depend on the Ethereum mainnet.

MEV Boost strengthens Ethereum by increasing rewards for validators, which incentivizes more staking and secures the network. This robust L1 security ensures that your USDC deposits, withdrawals, and market settlements on AGON are reliably finalized. While you are analyzing odds on /markets, MEV Boost is part of the deep stack that keeps the underlying ledger trustworthy.

How to apply

MEV Boost decouples the roles of block building and block proposing. A validator (Proposer) runs the MEV Boost software to connect to a relay. Relays aggregate blocks from multiple specialized Builders who compete to find the most profitable transaction ordering.

The Proposer receives only block headers, not full contents, and blindly signs the one with the highest bid. This prevents the Proposer from stealing the MEV opportunity. For a solo staker, running MEV Boost is standard practice to maximize staking APR. For an AGON user, understanding this process confirms the maturity of the infrastructure securing your on-chain activity.

See also

builder · proposer · airdrop · points

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