FRB FAQ
FRB FAQ guides MEV traders and ops teams through setup and support.
This FRB FAQ highlights what FRB is, how the FRB MEV agent works as a MEV trading assistant, what licensing looks like, and the install/download steps that keep every Windows rollout verifiable.
Start with the verified FRB download center, walk through the Docs Quick Start, and log your findings in the Knowledge Base so the whole desk shares the same playbook before scaling budget caps.
Procurement leads can review plan details inside the pricing overview, while technical owners track inclusion performance on the Flashbots benchmarks and compare cross-chain behavior with the BNB benchmarks as they digest this FAQ.
Regulatory context for this frequently asked questions page
MEV desks often route this FRB FAQ to compliance and finance teams before signing off on installs. Use the prompts below to keep your notes aligned with those expectations without leaving the FRB ecosystem.
- Flag which answers impact treasury, compliance, or security so the correct team follows up.
- Include the business day timestamp, wallets involved, and any live-capital assumptions when you submit questions.
- Reference support, telemetry, pricing entries so the FAQ doubles as documentation for future audits.
Safe start checklist
Before any live route, confirm the following:
- Install the build and verify the SHA‑256 hash.
- Pair the device via PIN and confirm it under Node Clients.
- Add trusted RPC/WSS endpoints and check latency.
- Run Simulation with canary-size trades until inclusion is consistent.
- Set slippage, gas, and daily budget caps before enabling Live.
Common questions
Is MEV trading legal in 2026?
Yes, in most jurisdictions. Legitimate MEV strategies — cross-DEX arbitrage and DeFi liquidations — are not prohibited under SEC, CFTC, MiCA (EU), or FCA (UK) guidance as of 2026. Sandwich attacks against retail traders sit in unsettled legal territory, which is why FRB Agent does not support sandwich attacks on retail flow. See our compliance overview for jurisdictional notes. Always consult local tax/legal advisors.
How do I set up a MEV bot for beginners?
Start with the Quick Start guide: download the official Windows installer, verify its SHA-256 against the Download page, run Simulation Mode for at least 24 hours without moving live funds, then graduate to a small canary trade. The MEV 101 Hub covers the underlying concepts (mempool, private bundles, inclusion). Don't skip simulation - it exposes configuration issues before real capital is at stake.
Do MEV bots actually work for retail traders?
Sometimes, with caveats. Pure Ethereum L1 arbitrage is dominated by professional desks running co-located infrastructure, so retail edge there is thin. Other chains may have more accessible opportunities, but outcomes vary by liquidity, latency, configuration, gas, and competition. See our 2026 profitability breakdown for methodology and risk context.
Are crypto trading bots taxable?
Generally yes — every executed trade is a taxable event in most jurisdictions (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada). The bot itself is not what's taxed; the realized gains/losses on each trade are. FRB Agent does not file taxes on your behalf. Export your transaction history from your wallet or block explorer and pass it to a tool like Koinly, CoinTracker, or your accountant. We do not provide tax advice — see compliance.
What's the minimum capital for MEV arbitrage?
There is no enforced minimum in FRB Agent. Practically: $500–$1,000 is the threshold below which Ethereum L1 gas costs erode most arbitrage profits. On Solana, BNB Chain, and Polygon, $200+ is workable because gas/fees are minimal. Simulation Mode requires zero capital and is the right place to start. The profit calculator models break-even by chain and bundle size.
How much can I realistically make from MEV bots?
There is no reliable fixed return. Outcomes are highly variable and chain-dependent; bottom-decile results can be negative. Treat calculators and examples as illustrative planning tools, not forecasts. Most losses come from misconfigured slippage, honeypot tokens, gas spikes, failed transactions, or running without simulation first. Review the Risk Disclosure.
Is a local MEV bot safer than a Telegram bot?
Yes, materially. Telegram bots (Maestro, BONKbot, Banana Gun, Trojan) require you to either deposit funds into their custody or share API keys — both create platform-level breach risk. FRB Agent is non-custodial: private keys never leave your hardware, and every release ships with a published SHA-256 hash for integrity. Trade-off: you're responsible for your own machine's security (antivirus, OS updates, encrypted disk). Detail in FRB vs Telegram scripts.
How can I tell if a crypto bot is a scam?
Five red flags: (1) demands custody of funds or upfront payment to a wallet, (2) promises guaranteed daily returns, (3) unsigned binaries with no SHA-256 published, (4) no legal entity behind the project, (5) anonymous team with no verifiable operating history. FRB publishes checksums, SHA-256 verification guidance, non-custodial policies, and no fixed-return claims; users should verify each item at /trust. Full guide: Crypto bot scam detection 2026.
What's the best non-custodial trading bot in 2026?
Honest answer: it depends on your use case. For multi-chain MEV with private bundle access, FRB focuses on non-custodial workflow, SHA-256-verified builds, and simulation-first execution across EVM and Solana. For simple Solana swaps, browser-based wallets with non-custodial swap aggregators may be simpler. For portfolio rebalancing on CEXes, none of these apply. See the full comparison matrix.
Does FRB Agent work on Mac or Linux?
No. FRB Agent is Windows-only (Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit). This is a deliberate decision: distributing one Windows binary with a published SHA-256 through a single trusted channel gives users verifiable integrity. macOS and Linux ports are not on the 2026 roadmap. Workarounds: (1) run a Windows VM via Parallels/UTM/VMware, or (2) use a dedicated cheap Windows mini-PC (~$200) for trading isolation.
Ops & execution
What is FRB?
FRB is an AI-assisted MEV agent for Windows that helps you orchestrate private bundles, budget guardrails, and telemetry across Ethereum, Solana, BNB, Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism. Think of it as a safer alternative to unsigned scripts—complete with published releases, refund policy, and SLA.
How do I structure the rollout?
Follow the Quick Start: Day 0 install + verification, Day 1 simulation only, Day 2 canary size, then scale after you log inclusion vs refund stats. Capture Ops Pulse screenshots at each stage so stakeholders can audit the journey.
Are profits guaranteed?
No. MEV is adversarial. We provide tooling, not returns. Always assume trades can fail, set per-route caps, and lean on the Risk Disclosure before allocating capital.
Do I need Flashbots or Jito?
Private bundles (Flashbots for EVM, Jito for Solana) give better privacy and refund behavior. FRB supports them out of the box, plus public PGAs/RPCs for canaries. Review Flashbots/Jito Guide to decide when to toggle each lane.
Security & telemetry
How does FRB keep my keys safe?
FRB never asks for private keys or seed phrases. You connect via your own wallet, pair node clients with a PIN, and can even run inside a VM. See Security & Trust for verification steps.
What telemetry is collected?
Only health metrics required for Ops Pulse (latency, inclusion, refund counts) plus anonymized installer hashes. Review the Telemetry page for retention windows and opt-out flags.
How do I report a vulnerability?
Email /vulnerability or security@ai-frb.com with encrypted details. We respond within 24 hours and coordinate disclosure timelines.
General
Does FRB work on all pairs?
No. You must configure filters (routers, liquidity thresholds, blocked tokens) per chain. Always run simulation for at least 24 hours, then graduate to canary size. Cross-reference the relevant chain guide (e.g., Arbitrum MEV).
What risk guards exist?
FRB includes slippage caps, per-trade gas limits, session budgets, refund guard, and honeypot blocklists. Enterprise adds admin roles and audit logs so ops teams can prove who changed what.
What about compliance?
You remain responsible for local laws. We publish Compliance notes, refund policy, telemetry disclosures, and escalation contacts to support your reviews.
How do I start safely?
- Benchmark WSS endpoints and document SHA-256 verification.
- Use Simulation mode and the Quick Start guide.
- Only move to live size after Ops Pulse shows stable inclusion and the Safe Start checklist is complete.
Pricing & fees
How does FRB pricing work?
FRB Agent is free to download and use. A 20% fee applies to qualifying net profitable executed trades where the fee logic applies. Trading costs and losses can still occur. See /pricing for full details.
What if I have a losing trade?
FRB does not apply a performance fee to net losing executions. Gas, slippage, failed transactions, and principal losses can still occur. Contact support if you have billing questions.
Do you offer refunds?
Only for billing errors per the public refund policy. File a ticket within 48 hours with invoice numbers and supporting evidence.
Telemetry & support
How long do you retain telemetry?
Default retention is 30 days for Ops Pulse snapshots and 90 days for aggregate metrics. Enterprise can negotiate shorter windows; see Telemetry for flags.
What goes into a good support ticket?
Include agent version, relay/endpoint, timestamps with time zones, and severity. Attach logs/screenshots so the on-call engineer can reproduce faster.
Is there a status page?
Yes. Bookmark /status to monitor relay health and planned maintenance. Pair it with Ops Pulse alerts for full coverage.
Troubleshooting
Install succeeded but no telemetry?
Ensure the Windows service is running, VPN is not blocking outbound HTTPS, and the firewall allows the pairing domain listed in the Quick Start. Re-run pairing to generate a fresh PIN.
Bundles stopped landing after update?
Roll back to simulation, compare release notes, and share tx hashes with support. Often the fix is updating guardrails or rotating relays per the relevant chain hub.
Where can I ask more questions?
Open a ticket via Support/SLA. Provide logs, hashes, and severity so we can help quickly.
See also
Keep these core resources handy while reviewing FRB FAQ responses.
- FRB install guide for full setup steps.
- Official FRB download when you need the latest build.
- FRB Knowledge Base for deeper troubleshooting macros.
- FRB support & SLA for ticket routing.
- MEV 101 learning hub to onboard analysts.