Impermanent Loss Without DEX Fees (Part 7)
Understand impermanent loss (IL) in DEXs: How price changes impact LP returns. Learn the math behind IL & why fees matter.
How DEX Fees Affect “k” (Part 6)
Learn how trading fees impact the constant product (k) in DEXs. Discover why k changes with swaps but not liquidity adjustments.
“k” Without DEX Fees (Part 5)
Learn how 'k' works in DEX liquidity pools: constant in swaps, expands when adding liquidity, and shrinks when removing it.
Price Impact from LP Contributions (Part 4)
Learn how liquidity provision affects token prices, including price impact derivations and simplified approximations for DeFi protocols like ghostDAO.
Optimizing Token Allocation for LP Contributions (Part 3)
Learn how to optimize token allocation when joining a liquidity pool—exact formulas vs. quick approximations for efficient LP contributions in DeFi.
LP Share Valuation (Part 2)
Learn how to calculate individual LP share value in DEXs with step-by-step formulas and real-world examples. Part 2 of our liquidity provider series.
LP Valuation (Part 1)
Learn how to value liquidity provider (LP) positions in DEXs, including fee compounding, pool math, and real-world examples. Part 1 of a series.
Understanding DEX Fees: The Trader’s Perspective
Discover how DEX fees (0.1%-0.3%) work, their anti-fraud benefits, and the math behind swaps. See a real example comparing fee vs. no-fee trades.
Understanding DEX Price Slippage
Learn how to calculate DEX price impact & slippage using liquidity ratios. Optimize trades with zero-fee analysis for Token X/Y swaps.
Understanding DEX Price Discovery Mechanics
Understand DEX price relativity & slippage mechanics—how Token X/Y ratios define value in decentralized exchanges with real-world examples.