Objective: Protect users from apps that perform sandwich attacks, where transactions are exploited by placing orders before and after a target transaction to profit at the user’s expense.

What to Do

Participants can submit one or more of the following:

• A user-friendly alert tool (built with no-code tools or simple scripts) that detects potential sandwich attacks and warns users, based on patterns like rapid buy-sell transactions.

• An educational video or infographic explaining sandwich attacks and how users can protect themselves using Solana.

• A smart contract template or guide showing developers how to build DeFi apps resistant to sandwich attacks.

Deliverables

• A working tool with instructions for use.

• An accessible educational resource.

• A smart contract template with explanations.

Evaluation Criteria

• Effectiveness: How well does the solution help users detect or avoid sandwich attacks?

• Accessibility: Is it easy for non-technical users to adopt?

• Innovation: Does it offer a creative or practical approach to the problem?

Context

Sandwich attacks are a common issue in DeFi, costing users money. This bounty empowers participants to create tools and resources that safeguard the Solana community.