Actually, everyone understands that the "cutting in line" on the chain isn't some kind of mysticism; it's just someone spending money or using technology to snatch the position in front of you. Who does it affect? Honestly, it mainly impacts the most common types of slip-sliding market orders and orders placed too close: slippage gets eaten, the transaction price looks ugly, and you might even think you clicked the wrong button.

These past couple of days, I've been watching the transaction sequences of a few swaps, seeing the same address repeatedly stuck in the middle, and it feels more stable than the market… which is a bit annoying. My current approach is pretty simple: I prefer to go slower, use limit orders + tighten slippage, and before on-chain confirmation, I don’t chase after changing orders—at least to avoid giving others a "chance" to manipulate.

Recently, AI Agents and automated trading have been quite popular. Some hype it up as if it can make you money, but really, it’s more like maximizing your interaction frequency. When the frequency is high and safety details slip, MEV and authorization become costs. Anyway, I treat it as a tool first, not a lifeline—if I mess up, I’ll just change it.