What is MEV?

MEV stands for Maximal Extractable Value. Let's explore what this means for staking.

MEV Demystified

While it might sound complex, MEV is actually fairly simple from a big picture perspective, but of course the nitty-gritty technicals of how it works are far more nuanced.

MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) refers to the extra profit validators can make by controlling the order of transactions in a block.

For institutional staking providers, how MEV is captured and distributed has a direct effect on validator performance and client yield. Chorus One operates validator infrastructure designed to capture MEV efficiently — through MEV-boost integration and internal research into proposer timing — while maintaining network integrity.

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That's MEV at a Glance

For a deeper technical perspective, Chorus One' research team has contributed to the public body of knowledge on MEV. This includes Adagio, an in-house optimized Ethereum MEV-boost client designed to capture additional rewards by improving timing behavior in the transaction supply chain (research writeup).

• In a pilot study, Adagio generated approximately 4.75% additional MEV rewards on Ethereum compared to baseline configurations.

Related research is publicly available on EthResearch.

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About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others.

Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures.

As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.