The success of an MEV bot heavily depends on the quality of the RPC used. In this article, we will explore how these bots work, why the RPC is crucial to their performance, and what options are available for a reliable infrastructure.
An RPC is the gateway to the Solana network, responsible for processing requests to read data from the blockchain and submit transactions. For an MEV bot:
The bot needs to detect MEV opportunities (e.g., large orders entering a DEX) in the shortest time possible. A fast RPC allows it to react before other traders.
MEV bots often send multiple transactions in quick bursts, whether to perform sandwich attacks or to capture arbitrage trades across several platforms simultaneously. A low-quality RPC can get overloaded quickly and delay the transmission of these transactions.
During important market events or sudden price movements, the network can become congested, increasing demand on all RPC services. A robust RPC will continue operating smoothly, while a poor one may crash or produce timeouts.
Poor quality RPC gonna make you lost ton of money, here’s why:
A premium RPC invests in high-capacity servers that handle traffic spikes without degrading performance.
Basic RPCs often share resources among too many users, causing bottlenecks during peak times.
A premium RPC typically provides 24/7 technical assistance and real-time monitoring to resolve issues immediately.
In most free or lower-cost solutions, support is limited or non-existent.
Premium RPC services can cost as much as $5,000 per month or around $1,500 in somewhat more affordable plans. These offers provide extremely high speeds and top-notch support but may be out of reach for many operators just starting with MEV botsMEV stands for Maximum Extractable Value. MEV bots are autom… More.
An interesting alternative is GS Node, which offers both free and paid plans.
• Low latency sufficient for most MEV scenarios.
• Support for high request volumes: crucial when your bot handles multiple simultaneous operations.
• Scalability: the ability to increase capacity as your needs grow.
To run a MEV bot on Solana with a high probability of success, you need infrastructure that allows you to react within milliseconds and handle large transactionA signed data packet that contains instructions to transfer … More volumes reliably. The RPC is the central component that makes this possible, and the difference between a premium service and a subpar one can translate into thousands of dollars in profit—or loss.
Engineer. CEO of GS Node. Marketing Manager at Smithii.