CoW DAO's MEV Blocker Performance Numbers
CoW DAO's MEV Blocker Performance Numbers
CoW DAO's MEV Blocker has protected over 8.3 million transactions from front-running and sandwiching, safeguarding approximately $22 billion of swap volume from MEV attacks. Moreover, over 503 ETH has been paid out in rebates. CoW Swap and MEV Blocker have proven effective in dealing with MEV Bots, potentially saving the Ethereum Foundation from losing $9K and even generating additional surplus. CoW DAO encourages the Ethereum Foundation to try their products.
Hey @Ethereum Foundation 👋 — We've got some experience dealing with #MEV Bots 🤖🤑 CoW Swap and MEV Blocker would have protected you against losing $9K, and CoW Swap might have even found you some surplus on top. Give CoW DAO products a try next time to save some money 🐮⛱️
JUST IN: Ethereum Foundation sold 1,700 ETH for $2.74 million $USDC.
It's been just over 5 months since CoW DAO launched MEV Blocker! Here are some performance numbers: - ~8.3M tx's protected from front-running & sandwiching - ~$22B of swap volume protected from MEV attacks - ~503 ETH paid out in rebates But wait, there's more 👇
CoW Swap, in collaboration with @beaverbuild and Agnostic Relayer, is proud to announce MEV Blocker. MEVBlocker.io ⛱️ MEV Blocker is a free RPC endpoint that *pays users* to protect themselves from MEV across a wide variety of use cases in DeFi, NFTs, and dApps.
Finding the Right DEX: A Comprehensive Guide
A new analysis compares major DEXes, highlighting key differences in architecture and performance: - CoW Swap leads in decentralization with a more distributed solver network (top solver: 25%) vs competitors (1inch: 80%, UniswapX: 90%) - Shows superior performance for large trades (>100 ETH) - Handles ~$200M daily volume vs 1inch ($60M) and UniswapX ($30M) Key features that set DEXes apart: - MEV protection capabilities - Gasless trading options - Price optimization methods - Solver network distribution [Read the full analysis](https://cow.fi/learn/finding-the-right-dex-for-you-why-de-xes-aren-t-all-built-the-same)
CoW Protocol Maintains DEX Aggregator Leadership on Ethereum
CoW Protocol continues its market dominance in the DEX aggregator space on Ethereum, securing a 31.8% market share in May 2025. This performance exceeds the combined share of major competitors 1inch and Fusion (29.6%). The protocol has shown consistent leadership, previously capturing 35.6% market share in April 2025 compared to competitors' 32.9%. Key factors driving success: - Superior pricing mechanisms - Enhanced routing capabilities - MEV protection features For best trading rates, visit [CoW Protocol](https://swap.cow.fi)
How Money Actually Flows in DeFi
DeFi operates like financial plumbing, with clear pathways for value movement between different participants. The system connects liquidity providers, traders, and MEV bots in an interconnected network of transactions and value flows. Key components: - Liquidity pools provide trading depth - Traders execute swaps and generate fees - MEV bots optimize transaction ordering Learn more about the mechanics at [CoW Protocol's learning hub](https://cow.fi/learn/how-money-flows-in-de-fi-unpacking-the-decentralized-financial-system)
AI Agents in DeFi: A Practical Guide
AI agents are being integrated into decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, offering automated solutions for: - **Trading optimization** and market analysis - **Risk assessment** in lending protocols - **Automated portfolio management** These AI-powered tools help reduce human error and enable 24/7 market participation. The [AImstrong AI Lending Agent](http://app.aimstrong.ai) demonstrates practical applications in automated lending decisions. Learn more about AI agents in DeFi through our comprehensive guide at [CoW Protocol](https://cow.fi/learn/how-ai-agents-can-be-used-in-defi).
MEV Blocker RPC Delivers Superior Swap Execution on Ethereum
A comprehensive analysis of Ethereum RPCs reveals MEV Blocker consistently outperforms competitors in swap execution: - Provides 9 basis points better output than Merkle/Blink - Delivers 21 basis points more than Flashbots per swap - Returns 100% of backrun value to users (vs 0% for some competitors) - Averages 0.00350 ETH per backrun The study, examining 90+ swaps across various tokens, confirmed statistical significance. MEV Blocker's Order Flow Auction (OFA) design proves notably more efficient for both liquid and illiquid pairs. [Read the full research paper](https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.19708)