DeFi

MEV Extraction: How Block Builders Impact Retail DeFi Users in Ethereum and Beyond

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The Hidden Tax on Decentralized Finance When a retail trader swaps $500 of ETH for USDC on Uniswap, they expect a fair execution—a transparent trade at market price, settled on a neutral blockchain. What they rarely see is the invisible economy operating around their transaction: the bots, searchers, builders, and validators extracting value from their … Read more

AI Agents Managing Crypto Portfolios: Emerging Risks

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AI agent monitoring cryptocurrency markets and managing portfolio allocations autonomously

The rise of AI agents capable of autonomously managing cryptocurrency portfolios represents a new frontier in algorithmic finance. In 2025, several platforms allow AI-driven decision-making to execute trades, rebalance assets, and optimize yields without human intervention. These tools promise speed, precision, and access to complex strategies previously reserved for professional traders. However, as these agents … Read more

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