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Skip Protocol - MEV Infrastructure for Cosmos

Overview

Skip Protocol is building ecosystem-aligned MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) products on Cosmos. Skip provides cross-chain transaction execution infrastructure and MEV solutions that benefit validators, applications, and users.

What Skip Builds

Protocol-Owned Builder (POB)

Skip's POB is a set of Cosmos SDK and ABCI++ primitives:

  • Define how apps construct blocks on-chain
  • Transparent and enforceable rules
  • Protocol-controlled MEV capture
  • Customizable block building

Key Features

  1. On-Chain Block Construction - Apps control how blocks are built
  2. MEV Recapture - Protocol captures and redistributes MEV
  3. Transparent Rules - Enforceable block building logic
  4. Customizable - Apps define their own rules

Products & Services

Skip Go

Cross-chain transaction execution:

  • Multi-chain swaps
  • Optimized routing
  • Best execution
  • User-friendly interface

Skip API

Infrastructure for builders:

  • MEV-aware transaction submission
  • Optimal routing
  • Cross-chain execution
  • Developer tools

Skip Select

Validator MEV infrastructure:

  • MEV capture for validators
  • Fair value distribution
  • Ecosystem alignment
  • Sustainable economics

MEV Solutions

Good MEV vs Bad MEV

Skip focuses on ecosystem-aligned MEV:

  • Good MEV - Benefits users and protocols
  • Bad MEV - Frontrunning, sandwich attacks
  • Solution - Capture and redistribute good MEV

MEV Distribution

  • Validators earn fair share
  • Protocols capture value
  • Users get better execution
  • Ecosystem benefits

Technical Architecture

Cosmos SDK Integration

  • Native ABCI++ support
  • Custom modules
  • Block building logic
  • Validator integration

Cross-Chain Infrastructure

  • IBC connectivity
  • Multi-chain routing
  • Atomic execution
  • Optimized paths

Oracle Services

  • Price feeds
  • Market data
  • Cross-chain information
  • Real-time updates

Use Cases

For Applications

  1. Custom Block Building - Define block construction rules
  2. MEV Capture - Recapture protocol-owned MEV
  3. Better UX - Improved transaction execution
  4. Revenue Generation - New revenue streams

For Validators

  1. MEV Infrastructure - Capture MEV opportunities
  2. Fair Distribution - Equitable value sharing
  3. Ecosystem Alignment - Support network health
  4. Additional Revenue - MEV rewards

For Users

  1. Better Execution - Optimal transaction routing
  2. Protection - Reduced bad MEV exposure
  3. Lower Costs - Efficient execution
  4. Cross-Chain - Seamless multi-chain experience

Ecosystem Impact

Sustainable MEV

Skip enables:

  • Fair MEV distribution
  • Protocol value capture
  • Validator incentives
  • User protection

Cross-Chain Efficiency

  • Optimal routing
  • Best execution
  • Lower costs
  • Better UX

Integration

For Chains

Integrating Skip Protocol:

  1. Add Skip modules
  2. Configure block building
  3. Enable MEV capture
  4. Customize rules

For Applications

Using Skip infrastructure:

  • Skip API integration
  • Transaction routing
  • MEV-aware submission
  • Cross-chain execution

Governance

  • Community-driven
  • Transparent processes
  • Ecosystem alignment
  • Fair distribution

Resources

Network Status

  • Type: MEV Infrastructure
  • Ecosystem: Cosmos
  • Focus: Ecosystem-aligned MEV
  • Products: POB, Skip Go, Skip API, Skip Select