# Paladin

> Paladin is a Solana validator client that protects validators from sandwiching while helping them earn more in block rewards.

Paladin helps Solana validators protect against sandwiching attacks while earning additional MEV rewards through priority transaction processing.

Paladin helps Solana validators defend against harmful MEV practices by providing a modified validator client that filters sandwich attacks and processes priority transactions. Validators running Paladin can earn additional rewards through the P3 port system while protecting users from predatory MEV extraction.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2024-09-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/paladin

## Products

- [Paladin](https://thegrid.id/profiles/paladin): Paladin is a modified Solana validator client based on Jito that provides anti-sandwiching protection and priority transaction processing. The system combines validator software with P3 priority ports to filter harmful MEV while enabling fast transaction inclusion for authorized senders. (Node Software, Early access, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.paladin.one)
- [Documentation](https://docs.paladin.one)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/paladin_solana)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/paladin-bladesmith)

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