Intermediate
Blockchain & Web3
Q63 / 100
What is "front-running" in the context of blockchain transactions?
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The correct answer is A) Observing a pending transaction in the mempool and submitting one's own transaction with higher fees to execute first and profit from the original
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Correct Answer
Observing a pending transaction in the mempool and submitting one's own transaction with higher fees to execute first and profit from the original
Explanation
Because pending transactions are visible in the mempool before confirmation, bots can detect profitable opportunities (like large swaps) and front-run them by paying higher fees to be processed first.
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