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Actually, everyone understands this. The on-chain terminology can be overwhelming and intimidating, but basically it boils down to one main thread: whether your transaction "can be seen by everyone" (data availability), "who goes first and who goes later" (ordering), and "how long it takes to be considered final" (finality). Don't just focus on the price; I'm more interested in what stage you're at when you dare to consider the money as truly yours.
Recently, someone also complained about miners/validators' income and how MEV makes the ordering unfair. I find it annoying too, but there's not much you can do realistically: avoid getting excited during those few minutes when a large transaction looks successful but isn't yet final; I myself wait for several confirmations before proceeding, especially with cross-chain or withdrawal transactions—one mistake and the whole process has to be reviewed. Anyway, safe habits are like building muscle—you really need to repeat, go slower, and be more cautious.