AlphaLoop User Guide
Everything you need to know to master MEV analytics on Solana. From basic navigation to advanced API integration.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email address and choose a subscription plan
Explore the Dashboard
Familiarize yourself with real-time MEV data and analytics
Configure Alerts
Set up notifications for specific wallets, bots, or strategies
Generate API Keys
Access programmatic data through our REST API and WebSocket
New to MEV?
Start with a Free account to explore basic features. Upgrade to Pro or Enterprise for real-time data, advanced analytics, and API access.
Dashboard Overview
Main Dashboard
The main dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of MEV activity across Solana. Key components include:
Navigation Tips
- Click on any bot address to view detailed bot intelligence and strategy analysis
- Click on wallet addresses to see comprehensive trading history and performance
- Use timeframe selectors to analyze data over different periods (1h, 24h, 7d, 30d)
- Filter by strategy type to focus on specific MEV tactics
MEV Strategies
AlphaLoop tracks four primary MEV strategies on Solana. Each strategy has unique characteristics and profit mechanisms:
Sandwich Attacks
Front-running and back-running transactions to profit from price impact. Track attackers, victims, and profit margins.
Key Features:
- Detect front-run/back-run pairs
- Identify victims
- Calculate profit/loss
Arbitrage
Price differences across DEXs exploited for risk-free profit. Supports multi-hop arbitrage detection.
Key Features:
- Cross-DEX opportunities
- Multi-hop paths
- Real-time profitability
JIT Liquidity
Just-in-time liquidity provision around large swaps to capture fees with minimal capital exposure.
Key Features:
- Strategy classification
- Fee calculations
- Competition tracking
Liquidations
Tracking liquidation events across lending protocols like Solend, Mango, and Kamino.
Key Features:
- Protocol coverage
- Liquidator rankings
- Profit metrics
Bot Intelligence
Our ML-powered bot classification system identifies and profiles MEV bots based on their behavior, strategies, and performance metrics.
Bot Detection
- • Automatic identification
- • Strategy classification
- • Sophistication scoring (1-5)
- • Network detection
Performance Metrics
- • Total profit/loss
- • Win rate percentage
- • Average profit per trade
- • Response time analysis
Filter & Search
- • Filter by strategy type
- • Sort by profitability
- • Search by address
- • Minimum profit threshold
Sophistication Levels
Level 1-2: Basic bots with simple strategies
Level 3: Intermediate bots with multiple strategies
Level 4-5: Elite bots with advanced techniques and high success rates
Wallet Analytics
Track any Solana wallet's MEV performance with comprehensive analytics:
Performance Metrics
- Total profit and loss by strategy
- Win rate and success metrics
- Trade frequency and patterns
- Historical performance trends
Activity Analysis
- DEX usage breakdown
- Token interaction analysis
- Peak activity hours
- Strategy evolution over time
Watchlist Feature
Add wallets to your watchlist to receive real-time alerts on their MEV activity. Track up to 50 wallets on Pro tier, unlimited on Enterprise.
Alerts & Notifications
Configure Custom Alerts
Set up email and in-app notifications for specific MEV events:
Wallet Alerts
Get notified when specific wallets execute MEV strategies or reach profit thresholds
Strategy Alerts
Monitor specific MEV strategies like large sandwich attacks or arbitrage opportunities
Bot Alerts
Track elite bot activity and receive alerts when they make significant trades
Threshold Alerts
Set profit/volume thresholds and get notified when they're exceeded
Alert Limits by Tier
Free: Up to 5 alerts
Explorer: Up to 10 alerts
Starter: Up to 25 alerts
Pro: Up to 100 alerts
Enterprise: Unlimited alerts
API Access
AlphaLoop provides comprehensive REST API and WebSocket access for programmatic data retrieval:
REST API
- • MEV event queries with filters
- • Bot intelligence endpoints
- • Wallet analytics data
- • Historical data access
- • Strategy-specific endpoints
WebSocket Streaming
- • Real-time MEV event feed
- • Live bot activity updates
- • Instant alert delivery
- • Sub-second latency
- • Custom event filtering
Getting Started with API
- 1. Navigate to Settings → API Keys
- 2. Generate a new API key with appropriate permissions
- 3. Include the key in your request headers: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY
- 4. View full documentation at /docs
Rate Limits
Free: 100 req/hr • Explorer: 500 req/hr • Starter: 2,000 req/hr • Pro: 10,000 req/hr • Enterprise: Custom limits
Subscription Tiers
Tips & Best Practices
Security Best Practices
- • Never share your API keys publicly
- • Rotate API keys regularly (every 90 days)
- • Use environment variables for API keys
- • Enable 2FA on your account
- • Monitor API usage for anomalies
Analysis Tips
- • Start with 24h data before diving deeper
- • Compare multiple timeframes for trends
- • Focus on high-sophistication bots
- • Track wallet patterns over time
- • Use filters to reduce noise
Performance Optimization
- • Use API pagination for large datasets
- • Cache frequently accessed data
- • Subscribe to WebSocket for real-time needs
- • Apply filters to reduce response size
- • Monitor your rate limit usage
Data Export
- • Export data in CSV or JSON format
- • Schedule automated exports (Pro+)
- • Use API for programmatic exports
- • Download historical analysis reports
- • Archive important findings