> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hackless.gitbook.io/hackless-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hackless.gitbook.io/hackless-docs/general/mev.md).

# 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.