According to @cryptoresearchhub, standout cryptocurrency research papers over the past two years include 'Flash Boys 2.0: Frontrunning, Transaction Reordering, and Consensus Instability in Decentralized Exchanges' (Daian et al., 2022), 'Uniswap v3: Optimizing AMMs for Capital Efficiency' (Adams et al., 2023), and 'SoK: Blockchain Governance' (Zamfir et al., 2023). Key companies and groups actively contributing to impactful research are Paradigm, Chainlink Labs, and the Stanford Center for Blockchain Research. These works and teams focus on DeFi protocols, MEV, and blockchain governance, all of which are directly shaping trading strategies and market dynamics by introducing new liquidity structures and risk models (sources: arXiv, Stanford Blockchain Research, Paradigm Research 2022-2024). Traders should monitor these entities for early signals on protocol upgrades, security vulnerabilities, and regulatory developments, as their publications often precede major shifts in on-chain activity and crypto market sentiment.

According to KookCapitalLLC, the ongoing extraction wars in the crypto sector are nearing their end, signaling a potential shift in trading strategies and market structure. Verified reports indicate that these extraction wars, which revolve around competition among validators and miners to maximize profits through MEV (Maximal Extractable Value), have contributed to heightened volatility and increased transaction costs for traders (source: KookCapitalLLC on Twitter, May 14, 2025). As the extraction wars approach resolution, traders should prepare for reduced volatility, potentially lower fees, and a more predictable trading environment, all of which could impact liquidity and arbitrage opportunities in major blockchains.