Public Mempool

The public mempool is a public waiting area for unconfirmed transactions broadcast to an EVM network. Every node maintains its own version of this pool, creating a chaotic but transparent staging ground before transactions are selected by validators and included in a block.

Why it matters on AGON

This visibility is a double-edged sword. It guarantees transparency but also creates an arena for Maximal Extractable Value (MEV). Sophisticated bots scan the mempool for profitable opportunities, like front-running large trades or sandwiching swaps.

While AGON's core betting logic executes off-chain for low latency and zero gas fees, your on-chain settlement transactions on Base are exposed. When you deposit USDC to your AGON account or withdraw winnings, that transaction hits the public mempool. Understanding this environment is key to managing your on-chain operations effectively.

How to apply

The mempool is a game of priority. Your primary tool is the gas fee, split into a base fee and a priority fee (tip). To get a transaction confirmed quickly, you must outbid others. Use a gas tracker to see the current market rate for inclusion.

For a standard USDC deposit, a low priority fee is fine. For a large, time-sensitive withdrawal, you might increase the tip to ensure it lands in the next block. Advanced traders use private RPCs or services like Flashbots to submit transactions directly to block builders, bypassing the public mempool entirely. This is the pro move to avoid getting rekt by sandwich attacks on-chain.

See also

backrun · jit-liquidity · private-mempool · flashbots

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