4 papers
SoK: The Evolution of Maximal Extractable Value, From Miners to Cross-Chain
Davide Mancino, Hasret Ozan Sevim
This Systematization of Knowledge (SoK) provides a comprehensive historical analysis of Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in blockchain systems, tracing its conceptual evolution thro…
Bunny Hops and Blockchain Stops: Cross-Chain MEV Detection With N-Hops
Davide Mancino, Hasret Ozan Sevim, Oriol Saguillo Gonzalez
This student paper introduces a novel methodology for the detection and analysis of multihop cross-chain arbitrage opportunities, wherein multihop denotes arbitrage sequences invol…
Sandwiched and Silent: Behavioral Adaptation and Private Channel Exploitation in Ethereum MEV
Davide Mancino, Davide Rezzoli
How users adapt after being sandwiched remains unclear; this paper provides an empirical quantification. Using transaction level data from November 2024 to February 2025, enriched…
The Memecoin Phenomenon: An In-Depth Study of Solana's Blockchain Trends
Davide Mancino
This paper analyzes the emerging memecoin phenomenon on the Solana blockchain, focusing on the Pumpfun platform during Q4 2024. Using on-chain data, it is explored how retail-fo…