Description: Front-running is the practice of executing orders on a blockchain with prior knowledge of pending transactions that will influence the price. In the context of blockchain technology, this technique has become particularly relevant due to the transparent and public nature of transactions on various decentralized networks. Front-runners are often entities or individuals who monitor the mempool (the memory of pending transactions) to identify opportunities where they can benefit from information about transactions that have not yet been confirmed. By anticipating market movements, they can execute their own transactions before the original ones are processed, allowing them to profit at the expense of other users. This practice raises ethical and fairness concerns, as it can harm less informed investors and distort the market. As the blockchain ecosystem and decentralized applications (dApps) continue to grow, front-running has become an important topic of debate, as it affects trust in the integrity of transactions and the fairness of the market overall.
