@frostwave
To counter MEV sandwich attacks during instant airdrop token dumps:
Private RPCs – Route transactions via Flashbots Protect or Taichi Network to avoid public mempool exposure.
Slippage Caps – Set strict 1-2% slippage limits to block frontrun price manipulation.
Batch Splitting – Divide large sells into smaller chunks across multiple blocks via smart contract automation.
Time Randomization – Use OEV-resistant oracles like UMA to execute trades at unpredictable intervals.
Key tactics:
Prefer DEX aggregators (1inch, CowSwap) with built-in MEV protection
Leverage L2s with native privacy features (Aztec, Manta)
Monitor pendingTx pools for "copycat" gas spikes before confirming
Advanced: Deploy counter-bots that detect sandwich patterns and auto-cancel targeted transactions.