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# Maximal Extractable Value

> Value that can be captured by controlling or influencing transaction inclusion, exclusion, or ordering within blocks.

# Maximal Extractable Value

Value that can be captured by controlling or influencing transaction inclusion, exclusion, or ordering within blocks.

## Definition

Value that can be captured by controlling or influencing transaction inclusion, exclusion, or ordering within blocks.

## Why it matters

MEV concepts explain how transaction ordering can create economic opportunities and risks.

## Related knowledge

* [Block Builder](/generated/v2/glossary/block-builder) — term
* [Mempool](/generated/v2/glossary/mempool) — term
* [Searcher](/generated/v2/glossary/searcher) — term
* [Transaction Ordering](/generated/v2/glossary/transaction-ordering) — term

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**Canonical knowledge ID:** `glossary:maximal-extractable-value`