Validator Rewards
Validators earn more by opting in to mev-commit:- Higher block value — Preconfirmation bids increase the total value of blocks proposed through mev-boost. Validators passively earn this extra value just by proposing blocks from mev-commit providers.
- Points — Opted-in validators earn points for each block proposed while opted in.
Validator Slashing
The risk of slashing is very low for validators acting in good faith:- Missed blocks — Not slashed. Network issues and chain reorgs are outside the validator’s control.
- Self-built blocks — Not slashed. Rare edge case when relay value is too low.
- Block from unsupported relay — Slashed 1 ETH. This indicates misconfiguration or intentional misbehavior.
Provider Rewards
Providers (block builders) earn from fulfilling commitments:- Fulfilled commitment — Provider receives the bid amount minus a 2% protocol fee.
- Neutral outcome — If the provider didn’t win the block, no action is taken. No reward, no penalty.
Provider Slashing
Providers are penalized for breaking commitments they issued:- Broken commitment — Provider is slashed the bid’s specified slash amount, plus a 5% penalty fee. The slash amount goes to the bidder; the penalty goes to the protocol treasury.
- Insufficient stake — If the provider can’t cover the full slash, the bidder is paid first, then the treasury receives whatever remains.