An Ethereum validator earned approximately $425,000 in rewards through Flashbots.
Background Information:
According to PeckShield, on January 24, an Ethereum validator utilized the MEV-Boost mechanism to earn a reward of 124.99 $ETH at block height 21693344 through Flashbots, which is approximately $425,000.
Main Event:
In this transaction, an address starting with 0x3AC0 conducted a large transaction, exchanging 862 $ETH (approximately $2.90 million) for 32,000 LINK (worth about $847,000).
Impact and Significance:
This transaction demonstrates the application of the MEV-Boost mechanism within the Ethereum network and highlights the role of Flashbots in facilitating large transactions.