You ever notice how some players on-chain seem to profit no matter which way the market moves? They're not predicting trends better than everyone else—they've got the advantage of seeing transactions before they settle. Front-running, sandwich attacks, MEV extraction... different names, same game. While retail traders are trying to catch the next move, these guys are already positioned to take their slice. It's the hidden tax on every swap, every arbitrage, every DeFi transaction you make. The blockchain is transparent, sure, but that transparency cuts both ways. If you're not aware of these dynamics, you're basically funding their strategy.