Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 250 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
CoW Protocol holds a clear lead, frequently highlighted for its intent-based batch auctions and as a protected venue for large DeFi swaps. For investors looking to capture MEV revenue directly, JTO is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | batch auctions protecting DeFi users from front-running on large trades | batch auctions protecting DeFi users from front-running on large trades | 49% |
| 2 | foundational infrastructure, SUAVE sequencing, and mempool privacy tools | foundational infrastructure, SUAVE sequencing, and mempool privacy tools | 36% |
| 3 | capturing MEV value and auction activity across the Solana ecosystem | capturing MEV value and auction activity across the Solana ecosystem | 30% |
| 4 | first-come, first-served transaction sequencing to prevent front-running on Layer 2 | first-come, first-served transaction sequencing to prevent front-running on Layer 2 | 22% |
| 5 | broad exposure to on-chain MEV auction markets and high-volume settlement | broad exposure to on-chain MEV auction markets and high-volume settlement | 20% |
| 6 | MEV tip distribution and liquid staking yield on Solana | MEV tip distribution and liquid staking yield on Solana | 15% |
| 7 | routing large DeFi transfers through private, front-running-resistant trade paths | routing large DeFi transfers through private, front-running-resistant trade paths | 13% |
| 8 | 12% | ||
| 9 | private RPC endpoints bypassing public mempools during trade execution | private RPC endpoints bypassing public mempools during trade execution | 11% |
| 10 | 10% | ||
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | liquid stablecoin settlement for high-value swaps needing slippage protection | liquid stablecoin settlement for high-value swaps needing slippage protection | 9% |
| 13 | high-liquidity pair for sizable trades requiring protected execution venues | high-liquidity pair for sizable trades requiring protected execution venues | 9% |
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
Weeks of Jul 27 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Flashbots, 31% on ChatGPT Search and 42% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoW Protocol | 47% | 50% | |
| Flashbots | 31% | 42% | |
| JTO | 33% | 26% | |
| Arbitrum | 24% | 21% | |
| Ether (ETH) | 24% | 17% | |
| Jito Network | 12% | 19% | |
| Tether | 9% | 18% | |
| CoW Swap | 8% | 15% | |
| Flashbots Protect | 6% | 17% | |
| USD Coin | 9% | 11% |
36% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. eco.com, arxiv.org, quicknode.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
What are the top tokens for fair transaction sequencing? I need a protocol that fundamentally solves the MEV problem rather than just mitigating it.
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