Jito Labs CEO calls MEV “functionally useless,” saying most risks are solved as networks like Solana evolve toward efficient transaction ordering value and reduced exploitability

On-chain data shows MEV remains a $2B/year opportunity, with arbitrage and liquidations dominating. Solana's MEV dropped 70% YoY as priority fees improve transaction ordering. Whale wallets still account for 85% of MEV profits - network evolution hasn't equalized the playing field yet.

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