How bloXroute Protect and MetaMask Smart Transactions differ on type, protection, rebates and what they’re built for.
| bloXroute Protect | MetaMask Smart Transactions | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private RPC | Wallet feature |
| How it works | Submits transactions through bloXroute’s global relay network (BDN) with validator-friendly features that reduce front-running. | Submits your tx to a private “virtual mempool” and auctions it to trusted builders who are financially penalized if they don’t execute at the quoted price. It stays private until confirmed. |
| Protects against | Frontrunning via relayer-level private submission | Frontrunning + failed transactions (99.9% success rate) |
| Rebates | No direct user rebate | No direct rebate — back-run value funds the free service |
| Chains | Ethereum + multichain | Ethereum, Linea, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain |
| Setup | Use the bloXroute Protected RPC | Toggle on in MetaMask settings |
| Best for | Teams already on bloXroute infra | MetaMask users who want zero setup |
Pick bloXroute Protect for teams already on bloxroute infra; pick MetaMask Smart Transactions for metamask users who want zero setup.