How it Works on L2

The majority of L2 rollups rely on centralized, single party sequencers to order and execute transactions, thus eliminating the need for builders and a public mempool.

Without visibility into pending transactions, MEV participants cannot effectively identify or execute front-running/sandwiching opportunities. However, back-running, which does not require seeing a transaction before it is executed remains, and may even be more likely to occur on L2 due to the cheaper gas which makes the point at which opportunities become profitable for searchers lower.

For this reason, Nova's searcher auction and back-running rebates run on L2. To get started, simply switch out the existing sequencer endpoint to the Nova endpoint. Please contact us at [e-mail] to start benefiting from MEV protection and capture on L2 today.