How MEV Bots Systematically Extract Millions From Retail Traders

Sandwich attacks represent a hidden wealth extraction tax on retail traders across all blockchain networks, from Ethereum to Solana to Base. By exploiting the gap between transaction submission and execution order, predatory bots systematically identify and profit from pending trades, making this the primary cause of unexplained slippage losses. Understanding this sophisticated exploitation mechanism is critical for traders seeking to protect their assets in decentralized finance.