<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[mteam88's Writings]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm a MEV searcher, blockchain enthusiast, and CS student. I write about MEV, crypto, and leak too much alpha. I love visitors!]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png</url><title>mteam88&apos;s Writings</title><link>https://mteam88.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:28:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mteam88.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[mteam88]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[mteam88@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[mteam88@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[mteam88]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[mteam88]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[mteam88@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[mteam88@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[mteam88]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[The Language of Value: Formally Expressing MEV Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A unified format for communicating alpha and formally representing MEV opportunities for use in research and development.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/the-language-of-value-formally-expressing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/the-language-of-value-formally-expressing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:35:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bab92f93-f313-44d2-aba1-0d806e9c2bc7_1200x630.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><p>In this article, I design a unified format for communicating alpha and formally representing MEV opportunities for use in research and development. I also review existing frameworks and extract their best qualities. I write a guide for generating your own documents and provide examples of effective documents.</p><p></p><p>READ THE FULL ARTICLE:</p><p>https://mteam88.github.io/posts/the-language-of-value-formally-expressing-mev-opportunities/</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builder Censorship: ethereum's rotten core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The problem of builder censorship in Ethereum and how to solve it with inclusion lists.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/builder-censorship-ethereums-rotten</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/builder-censorship-ethereums-rotten</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:08:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the introduction of the <strong><a href="https://github.com/flashbots/mev-boost/#readme">mev-boost</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://ethresear.ch/t/proposer-block-builder-separation-friendly-fee-market-designs/9725">PBS</a></strong> model, we shift most of the ability to censor transactions from proposers to <strong><a href="https://docs.flashbots.net/flashbots-mev-boost/block-builders">block builders.</a></strong> <strong>Builders can (and are) censoring the transactions of users&#8230;</strong></p><p>Here&#8217;s why you should care, and the solution we already have&#8230;</p><p>Read the full article on my website:</p><p><a href="https://mteam88.github.io/posts/builder-censorship--ethereums-rotten-core">Builder Censorship: ethereum's rotten core</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analyzing Ethereum with Cryo]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, I install Cryo, download some ethereum data, and analyze it with graphs and charts.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/analyzing-ethereum-with-cryo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/analyzing-ethereum-with-cryo</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:23:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="https://github.com/paradigmxyz/cryo#readme">Cryo</a></strong> is a blockchain analysis tool built by <strong><a href="https://www.paradigm.xyz/oss">Paradigm.</a></strong> Cryo is the easiest way to extract blockchain data for analysis. In this article, I install Cryo, download some Ethereum data, and analyze it with <strong><a href="https://www.pola.rs/">polars.</a></strong></p><p>Read the full article on my website: <br><a href="https://mteam88.github.io/posts/analyzing-ethereum-with-cryo">Analyzing Ethereum with Cryo</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't read everything you believe.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tribalism, Polarization, and the ECHO CHAMBER]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/dont-read-everything-you-believe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/dont-read-everything-you-believe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:44:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/62e30943-99ab-4c02-b73f-e3333a41bffd_1200x630.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>"Don't read everything you believe."</em></p><p>This revolution begins with us. We are early. This is the wild west of the future. But before we can get there we need to cleanse ourselves of tribalism and polarization.<br><br>Read the full post on my website:<br><a href="https://mteam88.github.io/posts/dont-read-everything-you-believe/">Don&#8217;t Read Everything You Believe</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to use the Artemis MEV framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide on how to use the Artemis MEV framework to write an MEV bot.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/how-to-use-the-artemis-mev-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/how-to-use-the-artemis-mev-framework</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:57:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A comprehensive guide on how to use the Artemis MEV framework to write an MEV bot.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Idea for a Smart Contract Marketplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, I go over industry problems for token launchers and try to solve them with a smart contract marketplace design.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/an-idea-for-a-smart-contract-marketplace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/an-idea-for-a-smart-contract-marketplace</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:41:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this post, I go over industry problems for token launchers and try to solve them with a smart contract marketplace design.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calculating Expected Return for MEV Strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[An in depth calculation of the expected return over time for an average MEV bot.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/calculating-expected-return-for-mev-strategies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/calculating-expected-return-for-mev-strategies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:11:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An in depth calculation of the expected return over time for an average MEV bot.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searching is Decentralized Market Making]]></title><description><![CDATA[My opinions on how MEV searching functions as market making in decentralized lending markets.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/searching-is-decentralized-market-making</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/searching-is-decentralized-market-making</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 13:27:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My opinions on how MEV searching functions as market making in decentralized lending markets.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEV Terminology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Definitions of terms like MEV, searching, alpha, and arbitrage.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/mev-terminology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/mev-terminology</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 11:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Definitions of terms like MEV, searching, alpha, and arbitrage.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[EIPs to Know in 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[A list of Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) that are important to know in 2023.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/eips-to-know-in-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/eips-to-know-in-2023</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 20:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A list of Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) that are important to know in 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unraveling a Token Sniper Bait Operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unraveling a complex token sniper bait operation for fun and profit]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/unraveling-a-token-sniper-bait-operation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/unraveling-a-token-sniper-bait-operation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 18:34:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An informative post for anyone new to MEV. Learn the lingo, the culture, and technical details of running a bot.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MEV isn't as competitive as you think]]></title><description><![CDATA[A searcher explains why MEV isn't as competitive as everyone thinks and why that is.]]></description><link>https://mteam88.substack.com/p/mev-isnt-as-competitive-as-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mteam88.substack.com/p/mev-isnt-as-competitive-as-you-think</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[mteam88]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 00:36:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!06Tp!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff155c5c9-bd9c-44ff-944f-104fe8f63696_144x144.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A searcher explains why MEV isn't as competitive as everyone thinks and why that is.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>