RISKS & SECURITY
Front-running (Transaction Front-running)
Definition
Front-running occurs when someone observes a pending transaction and places their own transaction with higher gas fees to execute first, profiting from the predictable price movement.
Example
Example
A bot sees your DEX trade in the mempool and submits the same trade with higher gas fees to execute first and profit from the price movement.
Risks to Consider
Risks
- Lost profits
- Higher costs
- Unfair advantages