A DEX mechanism that prices assets using mathematical formulas and liquidity pools, not order books.
Most use constant-product formula (x*y=k pioneered by Uniswap). Liquidity providers deposit token pairs, earn fees, but face "impermanent loss" if pool ratio shifts. Curve's stableswap optimizes for low-slippage stablecoin swaps.
A DEX mechanism that prices assets using mathematical formulas and liquidity pools, not order books. Most use constant-product formula (x*y=k pioneered by Uniswap). Liquidity providers deposit token pairs, earn fees, but face "impermanent loss" if pool ratio shifts. Curve's stableswap optimizes for low-slippage stablecoin swaps.
In crypto, AMM (Automated Market Maker) is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Most use constant-product formula (x*y=k pioneered by Uniswap). Liquidity providers deposit token pairs, earn fees, but face "impermanent loss" if pool ratio shifts.
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A cryptocurrency exchange that runs on a blockchain via smart contracts, with no central operator.
Financial services (lending, trading, derivatives) built on public blockchains via smart contracts.
A smart contract holding token reserves used by AMMs to enable trading.
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