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Liquidity Pool

A smart contract holding token reserves used by AMMs to enable trading.

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Liquidity providers (LPs) deposit equal value of two tokens, receive LP tokens representing their share, earn proportional trading fees. Risk: impermanent loss when token prices diverge. Pool composition determines slippage characteristics.

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What is Liquidity Pool?

A smart contract holding token reserves used by AMMs to enable trading. Liquidity providers (LPs) deposit equal value of two tokens, receive LP tokens representing their share, earn proportional trading fees. Risk: impermanent loss when token prices diverge. Pool composition determines slippage characteristics.

Why does Liquidity Pool matter for investors?

In crypto, Liquidity Pool 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.

How is Liquidity Pool used in practice?

Liquidity providers (LPs) deposit equal value of two tokens, receive LP tokens representing their share, earn proportional trading fees. Risk: impermanent loss when token prices diverge.

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