# MEV MEV is a hot topic in decentralized finance, mainly due to its potential for abuse and impact on the fairness and security of the Ethereum network. We’ll explore the basics of MEV, why it is a significant issue for the Ethereum ecosystem, and what solutions are being developed to address the issue. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hackless.gitbook.io/hackless-docs/general/mev.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.