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MEV (maximal extractable value) introduces new economic flows to Ethereum validators and block builders. While MEV can enhance ETH’s revenue capture, it also creates risks of centralization and user harm. Long-term value depends on whether MEV is neutralized via mechanisms like PBS and fair ordering. If properly harnessed, MEV revenues support ETH’s valuation as a productive asset. If not, predatory extraction could undermine trust. The duality of MEV—value vs. distortion—shapes Ethereum’s sustainable economic model.