Key Takeaways:
- Polygon rolls out private mempool for MEV protection
- Shields transactions from frontrunning bots
- Enabled by changing one line in the RPC URL
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Polygon launches private mempool for 1-line MEV protection
Polygon on April 2, 2026, launched a private mempool, offering users one-line MEV protection by routing transactions directly to block producers.
According to Polygon's announcement, the new feature shields transactions from frontrunning bots by preventing them from viewing pending activity in the public mempool.
The private mempool is designed for enterprise integration, requiring teams to replace only one RPC URL. This setup maintains existing read providers while gaining predictable transaction ordering and reducing confirmation delays.
The implementation of native MEV protection could enhance security and user experience on the Polygon network, potentially increasing its attractiveness for dApps and users sensitive to frontrunning. This may lead to increased network activity and a stronger competitive position for Polygon's ecosystem against other L1s and L2s like Ethereum and Arbitrum.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
