A sniper is an automated bot that watches for new launches and buys within the first block or two — milliseconds after the coin exists. By the time a normal person sees the coin, snipers already hold a big chunk at the cheapest possible price.
How it works
- arrow_rightBots monitor the chain 24/7 and fire buys the instant a token is created.
- arrow_rightThey use MEV tricks and high priority fees to guarantee they are first in line.
- arrow_rightThey buy cheap and sell into your buys — heavy sniping at launch means you are the exit liquidity.
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Not every sniper is evil — some are just fast traders. But a coin where snipers grabbed most of the supply in block 0 is a coin built to dump on you. Natox flags block-0 and block-1 buyers automatically.