This is an optional feature. Helius will never participate in backrun rebates without your explicit permission. You must opt in by adding the
rebate-address
parameter to your transaction requests.What Are Backrun Rebates?
Helius Backrun Rebates let you earn a share of the MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) your transactions create. When your trade generates profitable arbitrage opportunities, searchers compete to backrun your transaction - and you get paid a portion of their profits in SOL.No Additional MEV Risk
Your transaction executes first in bundles and MEV is extracted after execution
One Parameter
Add
rebate-address
to your RPC URL - no code changes or contract modifications neededHow It Works
The rebate system runs a private order-flow auction alongside the regular RPC flow. For each transaction, Helius forwards an unsigned copy to the auction while submitting the signed transaction through the normal RPC path. Because both paths happen in parallel, there’s no extra latency and the auction is never exclusive.1
Opt In
Add
rebate-address=<YOUR_SOL_ADDRESS>
query parameter to any sendTransaction
call on mainnet. This feature is entirely optional - Helius only participates when you explicitly opt in.2
Auction Process
While your transaction is processed through the standard RPC path, Helius also forwards an unsigned copy to our private order-flow auction where pre-approved, KYC’d searchers bid to backrun your trade
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Bundle Creation
The highest bidder wins and a bundle is created: [your transaction, searcher transaction]. Your transaction is always executed first
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Automatic Payout
If the bundle lands on-chain, Helius automatically pays the agreed rebate directly to your specified address in SOL
Understanding Backruns
Backrunning is a beneficial form of arbitrage that helps keep prices consistent across different exchanges. Unlike malicious MEV attacks, backrunning improves the network by correcting price imbalances created by large trades. Example: When you buy BONK on Raydium, the price goes up on that exchange but stays the same on Orca. A searcher then buys BONK on Orca (cheaper) and sells on Raydium (higher price), capturing the difference as profit. With Helius rebates, you earn from this profit your trade created.Bundle Execution: Your transaction always executes first in the bundle before any searcher transactions.
How much can I earn?
You earn 50% of the MEV your trade creates
- Larger trades with higher price impact generate more MEV and higher rebates
- Payments are immediate - you receive SOL in the same block as execution
MEV Protection: Your transaction executes first in bundles and MEV is extracted after execution, letting you profit from arbitrage opportunities you create.
Quick Start Guide
Ready to start earning rebates from your trades? Get started in under 5 minutes with your existing transaction code.Important: Only single-transaction requests on mainnet qualify for rebates. Batch RPC calls and devnet transactions are automatically skipped.
How Helius Protects You
Unlike other validators who could engage in malicious forms of MEV, your transaction is only shared with vetted searchers in a private auction. No other parties can see or modify your transaction before execution. Helius only permits searchers engaging in post-trade backruns.Private Auction Only
Transaction shared with pre-approved, KYC’d searchers only
Post-Trade Only
Helius only permits post-trade backruns - no frontrunning allowed
No Additional MEV Risk
Your transaction executes first in bundles with vetted searchers only
Fully Verifiable
All bundle activity visible on-chain for complete transparency
FAQ
What is MEV?
What is MEV?
MEV is Maximal Extractable Value. It’s the profit validators can make by reordering transactions in blocks.
How do bundles work?
How do bundles work?
Your transaction goes to a private auction with pre-approved, KYC’d searchers who can only engage in post-trade backruns. The winning searcher’s transaction is bundled with yours - your transaction executes first, then theirs. If the bundle succeeds, you automatically receive your SOL rebate in the same block.
How much will I earn?
How much will I earn?
You earn 50% of the MEV your transaction creates. Helius keeps 50% for providing the infrastructure.
When do I get paid?
When do I get paid?
Rebates are paid automatically in SOL in the same block as your transaction.
Is this safe?
Is this safe?
Yes. Your transaction executes first in bundles with pre-approved searchers who can only perform post-trade backruns.