Liquidity Pools: Democratizing Finance Or Centralizing Control?
Liquidity pools have revolutionized decentralized finance (DeFi), providing a mechanism for efficient trading on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and enabling users to earn passive income through yield farming. This blog post dives deep into the world of liquidity pools, exploring their function, benefits, risks, and how they are shaping the future of finance.
What is a Liquidity Pool?
The Problem: Liquidity in Traditional Exchanges
Traditional exchanges rely on order books to match buyers and sellers. This works well when there's a high volume of trading activity (high liquidity). However, in less popular markets or for new cryptocurrencies, order books can be thin, leading to:
Slippage: Large orders significantly impact the price.
Difficulty in Trading: Finding a counterparty to complete a...

