Sandwiched.wtf is a new tool that helps cryptocurrency traders identify and quantify losses from MEV sandwich attacks on Uniswap. The platform allows users to track how much profit bots have made by front-running their transactions. This review explores how the tool works and potential solutions to avoid these costly attacks.
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Sandwiched.wtf is a tool designed to help crypto traders identify losses caused by MEV (Miner Extractable Value) traders and bots that manipulate transactions on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap. The platform analyzes sandwich attacks—where bots insert trades before and after a user’s transaction to profit at their expense. It calculates total losses by aggregating profits made by these bots, converting token values to ETH using Coingecko APIs. Additionally, the review highlights MistX.io as a solution to avoid sandwich attacks by using Flashbots and private mempools. The article also explains key concepts like MEV, arbitrage bots, and how traders can protect themselves from front-running in DeFi.
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