Metis’ decentralized sequencer auction aims to enhance Layer 2 scalability and censorship resistance by distributing transaction ordering among community nodes. However, the risk of oligopolistic dynamics cannot be ignored. Unequal resource distribution, such as access to superior latency or private order flow, could enable a few well-resourced nodes to dominate the auction process, centralizing control and reducing efficiency. This mirrors Ethereum’s MEV-Boost auctions, where advantaged builders create market concentration. Metis’ PoS consensus and staking incentives seek to mitigate this by encouraging broad participation, but MEV challenges and node misconduct remain concerns. To prevent an oligopoly, Metis must ensure equitable access to resources, robust MEV solutions, and transparent governance to maintain a competitive, decentralized ecosystem.