A new study reveals that sandwich attacks on Ethereum have decreased despite an increase in DEX activity and overall trading volume. While MEV extraction from these attacks has fallen considerably, the risk to ordinary users remains high. The research by Cointelegraph Research sheds light on this ongoing concern through analysis of data provided by EigenPhi. 40% of all sandwiches hit low-volatility pools, resulting in significant slippage for traders who might not be anticipating such sudden price changes. The study also delves into the evolving MEV protection landscape and explores innovative solutions like Shutter’s threshold encryption and Batched Threshold Encryption, highlighting the continuous efforts to mitigate this threat.