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Hyperliquid treats takers symmetrically to blunt MEV extraction
  • All takers receive the same execution priority regardless of their size or latency advantage.
  • By eliminating preferential routing, the protocol removes the profit motive for front‑running or quote‑stealing.
  • This design forces market makers to quote tighter spreads, benefiting the broader user base.
  • Symmetry also simplifies the fee model and reduces the need for complex anti‑MEV mechanisms.
JeffBell Curve00:27:10

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“We treat takers symmetrically across the board which is that their flow is deprioritized.” — Jeff
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“Less volume overall but the volume is sort of better because both sides are kind of always happy.” — Jeff

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MEV Mitigation and Symmetric Taker Treatment

Hyperliquid tackles Miner/Maximal Extractable Value by treating takers symmetrically and deprioritising toxic flow. This reduces the incentive for market makers to widen spreads, protecting retail traders. The approach may lower raw volume but improves overall market quality.

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