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Integration Overview

Learn how to integrate Reflex into your DeFi protocol to capture and distribute MEV fairly among your users.

🎯 Integration Types​

Reflex offers two main integration approaches depending on your use case and technical requirements:

1. Smart Contract Integration​

For protocols and DEXs that want to integrate MEV capture directly into their smart contracts.

Router Direct Access​

Integrate directly with the Reflex Router for full control over MEV capture:

Best for:

  • ✅ New protocol development
  • ✅ Deep MEV integration
  • ✅ Custom revenue models
  • ✅ Protocol-level optimization

How it works: Your smart contract calls the Reflex Router directly to trigger backrun opportunities. This gives you complete control over when and how MEV is captured.

Plugin-Based Access​

Deploy a lightweight plugin contract that automatically captures MEV from swaps:

Best for:

  • ✅ Existing DEX protocols
  • ✅ Minimal code changes required
  • ✅ Automatic MEV capture
  • ✅ Hook/callback architectures

How it works: A plugin contract integrates with your existing DEX using hooks or callbacks (like afterSwap). When users trade, the plugin automatically triggers MEV capture opportunities.

2. SDK Integration​

For clients, DApps, and custom applications that want to integrate MEV capture functionality.

TypeScript SDK​

Use the TypeScript SDK for custom MEV strategies and manual triggers:

Best for:

  • ✅ Frontend applications
  • ✅ MEV bots and searchers
  • ✅ Custom trading strategies
  • ✅ Multi-chain operations
  • ✅ Advanced profit optimization

How it works: Your application uses the Reflex SDK to monitor transactions, detect MEV opportunities, and execute backruns programmatically. Perfect for building sophisticated MEV strategies or integrating MEV capture into user-facing applications.

🎛️ Revenue Configuration​

All integration types use Reflex's centralized revenue configuration system:

Default Configuration:

  • 80% to Reflex
  • 20% to users/traders

Custom Configuration: For protocols requiring different profit distribution, contact the Reflex team to set up a custom revenue sharing structure. You'll receive a unique configId to use in your integration.

Learn more about Revenue Configuration →

For more detailed implementation guidance, see our Smart Contract Integration and SDK Integration guides, and check our API Reference.