An Interactive MEV research Workshop on Protected Order Flow

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Join us for a groundbreaking presentation and interactive workshop on “PROF: Protected Order Flow in a Profit-Seeking World” :shield:

​In this engaging session, we’ll explore how PROF seamlessly integrates with Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS) to protect user transactions from harmful MEV extraction while maintaining incentive compatibility for validators.

​​Learn how this innovative system improves fairness, efficiency, and redistributes MEV back to users without compromising backward compatibility or introducing new trust assumptions. :building_construction::lock:

​🌟 Why Attend?

  • ​Learn how this innovative system improves fairness, efficiency, and redistributes MEV back to users
  • ​Engage directly with the inventor and contribute to the future of DeFi
  • ​Network with industry leaders from DEXs, wallet providers, and blockchain platforms
  • ​Participate in hands-on demonstrations and collaborative problem-solving sessions

​​👥 Who Should Attend?

  • ​DeFi enthusiasts and practitioners
  • ​Blockchain developers and researchers
  • ​DEX and wallet provider teams
  • ​MEV researchers and traders
  • ​Anyone interested in the future of fair and efficient blockchain transactions

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:mag:Topics to cover

  • ​​📊 MEV Landscape and Existing Solutions
  • ​🛡️ PROF: Core Design and Principles
  • ​🏗️ PROF Architecture and Implementation
  • ​💡 PROF-Share: Enhanced Design
  • ​💼 Comparison with Different Protection Mechanisms
  • ​🤝 Collaboration Opportunities for DEXs and Wallet Providers

​​Guest Speaker

​​Kushal Babel : Research at Monad Labs ; CS PhD at Cornell ; IC3 Alumni

​Why it’s special

​🌟 Novel “take-it-or-leave-it” mechanism for incentive-compatible MEV protection
:link: Seamless integration with existing PBS infrastructure
:bar_chart: Innovative economic analysis framework for comparing MEV protection schemes
:zap: Practical implementation using TEEs with impressive latency benchmarks
:gem: PROF-Share extension for capturing additional value through backrunning auctions
:checkered_flag: Potential solution to latency racing issues in FCFS ordering

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Hey!
Was this event recorded? I couldn’t attend the call, but I’d love to watch it back.

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Hey Fred!
Yes, we are going to share it both inside our co-research community and on IC3’s official X account soon, but here you go with the pre-access:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bxwcRxzZxBOaU5Zyg1rdxR_YGWRMSM-T?usp=sharing

Also, I am organizing more MEV & TEE themed research activities. I would love to involve more researchers from Flashbots like you and if possible contribute some materials to MEV letter.

Could we hop on a call to have a further discussion? My tg handle is @AdenDev
Or you can grab a slot via:
https://calendly.com/app/availability/schedules

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Thank you!

Sounds great, yeah let’s hop on a call to discuss.
The calendar-link you shared doesn’t work, but if you update it, I’ll book a time!

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My apology.
I think now it works:

Also, I am in NYC for the next 3 days, if you happen to be here as well, we can grab a coffee IRL as well!

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