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Utilizing AI in Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) Bots for Sandwich Trading in MemeCoins

Javier Calderon Jr
6 min readMay 17, 2023

In the volatile landscapes of cryptocurrency trading, every decision can be the difference between remarkable profit and considerable loss. Among the flurry of digital currencies, MemeCoins like PEPE, BEN, DOGE, and many others have sparked considerable interest in the global trading community. One strategy that has gained popularity in this fast-paced market is sandwich trading, a technique that, when paired with the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the concept of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), can lead to impressive outcomes.

The world of cryptocurrency trading is as unpredictable as it is lucrative, catching the attention of savvy investors and traders worldwide. Among the strategies employed, sandwich trading has become a popular mechanism to maximize returns. Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) bots, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), present an exciting avenue to automate these trades, reducing manual effort, and potentially increasing profit margins. This article aims to guide you on implementing AI in an MEV bot to perform sandwich trades across various MemeCoins.

The Magic of Sandwich Trading and MEV

In the cryptocurrency world, sandwich trading is a strategy that involves placing a transaction between two others, effectively ‘sandwiching’ your transaction for potential profit. It’s a crafty tactic that seeks to exploit minor price changes. On the other hand, MEV refers to the total value that a miner can extract from a block by selectively including, excluding, or reordering transactions within the block.

Imagine sandwich trading as a game of chess, where MEV represents the potential moves to checkmate the king. The chessboard is the mempool, a temporary holding area for pending transactions, and your task is to strategically place your pieces (transactions) to corner the king (profits).

Understanding the Basics: Sandwich Trading and MEV

Before delving into the implementation, it’s essential to understand the two primary concepts involved: Sandwich Trading and MEV.

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Javier Calderon Jr
Javier Calderon Jr

Written by Javier Calderon Jr

CTO, Tech Entrepreneur, Mad Scientist, that has a passion to Innovate Solutions that specializes in Web3, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security

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can you share link to python code file ?

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some fairness advocates have built flashbots to make private mempools that hide the tx content from validators before blockchain confirmation now. what is the countermeasure?

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