MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)
Profit validators capture by ordering or inserting transactions in the blocks they propose. Often shared back to delegators as boosted yield.
See also
Terms related to MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)
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Real Yield
Yield paid in revenue-bearing assets (ETH, USDC, fees) rather than newly minted protocol tokens. The non-inflationary part of the rate.
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Validator
A computer that processes transactions and votes on the blockchain's state. In return for keeping the network honest it collects fees and staking rewards.