What is Maximal extractable value (MEV) on Ethereum? MEV Explained

This is a video sharing about what is Maximal extractable value (MEV) on Ethereum and how it works. This is deep and complex topic so if I get anything wrong, love to hear your comments.

00:00 Introduction
00:40 What is MEV?
01:10 Validators earning more than standard rewards
01:38 MEV is very profitable
01:51 How transactions flow on Ethereum Network
02:36 Searchers in MEV
03:12 MEV Value Extraction Strategies
03:18 Gas Golfing
03:50 Generalise Front-running
04:06 Back-running
04:34 Flashbots
05:05 Use cases
06:10 MEV Resources

Links and Resources
Maximal extractable value
Flashbots MEV opportunties
Flashbots Docs
MEV Wiki
State of MEV
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Ethereum
MEV Explorer

[marcusfrankcorbett]

One of the most comprehensive videos on MEV, thanks for sharing!

[theplugg]

I think this is a great video. I've been going back & forth with understanding MEV, this definitely mKes it better. Ty! I'm subscribed

[cryptoking]

I’m excited to see what innovations come next in the crypto space.

[crkell]

Love the explainer! Any chance you can share the diagram with us?

[Lucas-uoml]

almost all these MEV stragegy benefits only the blockbuilder, what's incentive for the validator to validate their blocks ?