analyzing-mempool

# Analyzing Mempool ## Contents [Overview](#overview) | [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) | [Instructions](#instructions) | [Output](#output) | [Error Handling](#error-handling) | [Examples](#examples) | [Resources](#resources) ## Overview Monitor Ethereum mempool for pending transactions, analyze gas prices, detect DEX swaps, and identify potential MEV opportunities. Useful for traders, MEV researchers, and protocol developers. ## Prerequisites 1. Install Python 3.8+ with requests library 2. Configure Ethereum RPC URL (default: public endpoint, or set `ETH_RPC_URL`) 3. Verify internet access for RPC calls ## Instructions ### Step 1: Navigate to Scripts Directory ```bash cd ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts ``` ### Step 2: Choose a Command 1. View pending transactions: `python mempool_analyzer.py pending` 2. Analyze gas prices: `python mempool_analyzer.py gas` 3. Detect pending DEX swaps: `python mempool_analyzer.py swaps` 4. Scan MEV opportunities: `python mempool_analyzer.py mev` 5. Get mempool summary: `python mempool_analyzer.py summary` 6. Watch specific contract: `python mempool_analyzer.py watch 0x7a250d...` Alternatively, customize with flags: ```bash python mempool_analyzer.py pending --limit 100 # Limit results python mempool_analyzer.py --chain polygon gas # Use different chain python mempool_analyzer.py --chain arbitrum pending # Or use Arbitrum ``` ### Step 3: Interpret Results **Gas Recommendations:** - Slow (10th percentile): May take 10+ blocks - ...