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A cryptoasset associated with an internet meme, joke or community. Popularity establishes neither utility nor price stability. This market label does not determine a particular asset's legal classification, which depends on features and jurisdiction.
Definition and sourcesMaximal Extractable Value: additional value obtainable through transaction inclusion and ordering within blocks. It involves different participants, not only validators. MEV mechanisms can affect other users' transaction conditions.
Definition and sourcesSoftware enabling Ethereum validators to receive offers from external block builders through relays. It operates under proof of stake, not ETH mining, and introduces additional operational dependencies.
Definition and sourcesAn entry retained from the old glossary with uncertainty flagged. “Maximal Revenue Value” was not confirmed as a standard blockchain term. Ethereum documents MEV, Maximal Extractable Value. The abbreviations should not be treated as verified synonyms.
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