How Does MEV Extraction Affect the Overall Network Security and User Trust?

High levels of MEV can incentivize block producers to engage in "time-bandit" attacks, where they reorg the chain to capture more MEV, potentially destabilizing the network. Furthermore, the constant exploitation of users through front-running and sandwich attacks erodes user trust in the fairness and integrity of the decentralized system.

This loss of trust can hinder mainstream adoption of DeFi.