DeFi· ★★★· bullish·

Aptos launches encrypted mempool on mainnet to curb MEV and front-running

  • —Encrypted mempool is built into Aptos consensus without third-party trust
  • —Validators decrypt transactions after block ordering is finalized
  • —Sender addresses and gas fees stay public
  • —Petra Wallet already supports it; Decibel plans integration
Why it matters: Consensus-level MEV protection could draw exchanges and traders sensitive to front-running to Aptos.
Source: Digital Today