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🎯 Sniper Detector

Sniper Detector is a specialized Ethereum module that monitors and alerts users about tokens that were aggressively sniped in the first block when they launched. This module helps identify tokens with extremely high interest by tracking the competitive bot activity and financial metrics around token launches.

What is Token Sniping?​

Token sniping occurs when advanced trading bots (sniper bots) attempt to buy tokens immediately upon launch, withing the first block. These bots are using various technics including bribing validators to ensure their transactions are processed first.

What the Sniper Detector Shows​

When sniper activity is detected, the module provides comprehensive information:

Sniper Detector Example

🎯 Snipe Statistics (Bot Types):​

  • Snipes: Total number of different sniper bots that attempted to snipe
  • Ban: Tokens sniped using Banana Gun bot (popular sniper bot)
  • Mae: Tokens sniped using Maestro bot (another major sniper bot)
  • Others: Tokens sniped using other bots, including custom bots

💰 Financial Metrics:​

  • Snipe Amount: Total value in Ethereum that was sniped by all snipers
  • Bribe: Total value in Ethereum paid as bribes to get early access
  • Average Bribe: Average bribe amount per sniper

📊 Token Metrics:​

  • Market Cap: Token market capitalization in the first block after snipe.
  • Max Transaction: Maximum transaction limits
  • Taxes: Buy and sell tax percentages
  • Clog: Percentage of supply transferred from tax wallet to contract

✅ Security & Verification:​

  • Honeypot Detection: Whether the token can be both bought and sold
  • Contract Verification: Smart contract verification status
  • Trading Links: Access to charts and trading platforms

Understanding Clog and Risk​

Clog refers to tokens that were transferred from the tax wallet to the contract. These tokens are automatically sold before each holder sell transaction, which:

  • Increases price impact on holder sales
  • Creates price drop risk if not cleared quickly to 0%
  • Acts as built-in selling pressure that can work against holders

Why Sniper Detection Matters​

  • High Interest Indicator: Multiple sniper bots suggest strong demand
  • Early Access: Shows which tokens are generating buzz before most people know
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluating launch quality and potential selling pressure

Use Cases​

  • Investment Research: Identify tokens with high launch interest
  • Trading Opportunities: Spot tokens experiencing aggressive bot competition
  • Risk Management: Evaluate clog percentages and potential selling pressure
  • Market Analysis: Make informed decisions about newly launched tokens

The current filters and detection methods for the Sniper Detector are detailed on the next page.