> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://primev-24-updates-and-fixes-v2.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to Primev

> Primev is building mev-commit; a credible commitment network used for preconfirmations & more

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Welcome to the starting point of your mev-commit journey!

You can either visit our [quickstart guide](/get-started/quickstart) which is tailored to your specific role within the Ethereum ecosystem and designed to get you up and running quickly.
Or if you want to learn about specific concepts first, please visit the pages below that best align with your interests and needs:

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      Searchers, Solvers, Rollup Provers, AA Bundlers, End Users
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      Bidders seek to optimize their transaction execution strategies. Explore the resources below to efficiently identify and capture valuable transactions.
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      • [Receive a Preconfirmation](/get-started/bidders/first-preconf)

      • [Node Commands](/get-started/bidders/bidder-node-commands)

      • [Bid Structure](/concepts/bids/bid-structure)

      • [Bidder Deposit](/concepts/bids/bidder-deposit)

      • [Bid Decay](/concepts/bids/bid-decay-mechanism)
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      Block Builders, Relays, Proposers, Rollup Sequencers
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      • [Registering as a Provider](/get-started/providers/registering-a-provider)

      • [Consuming Bids](/get-started/providers/consuming-bids)

      • [Sending Commitments](/get-started/providers/sending-commitments)

      • [Commitments Structure](/concepts/commitments)

      • [Querying for Proposers](/get-started/providers/Querying-for-proposers)

      • [Relay Guide](/get-started/relays)
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      L1 Ethereum Validators
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      Validators add ultimate credibility to commitments within the mev-commit network. Start here to participate in the mev-commit protocol as a Validator.
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      • [Opting-in as a Validator](/get-started/validators)

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## About Primev

Our mission at Primev is to create a robust, transparent, and efficient ecosystem for mev actors through the development of mev-commit, a credible commitment network utilized for preconfirmations and more. We are dedicated to fostering a permissionless, transparent, and sustainable mev ecosystem.

### Engage with Us

Connect with us on various platforms to stay updated and get involved:

* **X**: Follow us for real-time updates and announcements [here](https://x.com/primev_xyz).
* **Github**: Track our progress, contribute to our open-source projects, and explore our repositories [here](https://github.com/primev).
* **Mirror**: Stay informed with our latest articles and research papers [here](https://mirror.xyz/preconf.eth).

Our work is open-source, and we welcome contributions from the community to enhance and expand our ecosystem.