Tag: frontrunning

Base's Frontrunning Scandal The Price of 'Everyone' in DeFi?

Base's Frontrunning Scandal The Price of 'Everyone' in DeFi?

DeFi sold us a fantasy – an inclusive, intermediary-free financial system. The recent frontrunning scandal surrounding the launch of the "Base is for everyone" token on Coinbase's Base Layer 2 begs the question: at what cost? Are we sacrificing ethical integrity for the sake of inclusivity, creating a playground where...

Base Token Frontrunning: $666K Profit Before Announcement?!

Base Token Frontrunning: $666K Profit Before Announcement?!

As we all know, the crypto world is a bit like the Wild West, at times even wilder and often even more destructive. A similar incident involving the “Base is for everybody” token recently caused a firestorm of controversy. It has raised serious questions about fairness and transparency in the...

Base's $666K Frontrunning Fiasco Is the Meme We Didn't Ask For

Base's $666K Frontrunning Fiasco Is the Meme We Didn't Ask For

Alright, let’s dive into this whole “Base is for everybody” token business. Truthfully, it isn’t merely a token. From start to finish, it’s a masterclass in turning a promising launch into a hilarious meme that sums up everything wrong with the crypto space. And yes, I created a meme around...

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