L2 MEV Explorer

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Summary

MEV is everywhere, even on L2. Flashbots maintains an MEV explorer for Ethereum Mainnet that tracks MEV extraction. Could you build an equivalent explorer for L2?

Possible Features

• View total MEV extraction over time
• View sources of MEV
• Track MEV transactions

Impact

• MEV is everywhere and highlighting MEV locations makes it easier to reduce
• MEV can be repurposed as income for a chain, understanding total MEV means understanding chain profitability

Resources

• Flashbots MEV explorer