This paper introduces STAP to measure DEX efficiency and shows better routing algorithms increase DEX performance and stakeholder benefits.
problem Measuring and improving the efficiency of decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
method Introduces STAP as a measure of DEX efficiency and compares two routing algorithms.
result Better routing algorithms improve DEX efficiency and stakeholder benefits.
Market inefficiencies persist in DEXes, especially during high volatility.
problem Inefficiencies in decentralized exchanges during high volatility.
method Analyzed 30% of trades, tracked price inaccuracies, and observed market adaptability.
result Market inefficiencies persist, especially during high volatility.
QubitSwap improves DEX efficiency by reducing impermanent loss and slippage.
problem Challenges in decentralised exchanges, especially impermanent loss and slippage.
method Hybrid approach integrating external oracle price with internal pool dynamics, parameterized by z. result Reduction in impermanent loss and slippage compared to traditional DEX frameworks.
DECS tool assesses swap rates of DEXes and Fusion outperforms competitors.
problem Lack of unbiased swap rate comparisons in decentralized finance.
method Swap transaction monitoring and simulation techniques.
result 1inch Classic and Fusion consistently outperform competitors in swap rates.
Faster Ethereum slots boost CEX-DEX arbitrage by 535% and 203%.
problem Reducing Ethereum slot time impacts CEX-DEX arbitrage opportunities.
method Developed a trading model to simulate and compare agent behavior under different slot times.
result Faster slot times increase CEX-DEX arbitrage activity and returns.
Study compares costs and arbitrage in CEXs vs DEXs, finding DEXs better for large trades.
problem Comparing transaction costs and arbitrage in crypto exchanges.
method Comprehensive dataset analysis of transaction costs and no-arbitrage deviations.
result Fixed gas fees in DEXs impose a significant burden on small trades, while CEXs offer more competitive costs for larger trades.
The paper analyzes CEX-DEX arbitrage and profitability on Ethereum, revealing centralization trends and market impacts.
problem Ethereum's decentralization and CEX-DEX arbitrages.
method Empirical analysis of 19 months' data from 7.2M CEX-DEX transactions, refining heuristics to identify and estimate arbitrage revenue.
result Three searchers captured three-quarters of volume and extracted value, and profitability is tied to integration with block builders.
Optimal trading strategy between CEXs and DEXs with priority fees and stochastic delays.
problem Managing latency risk in trading between centralized and decentralized exchanges.
method Developed a mixed control framework combining absolutely continuous controls with impulse interventions, allowing for stochastic execution delays and multiple pending orders.
result Optimal priority fee selection significantly outperforms non-strategic fee selection.
Uniswap V3 requires more decisions from liquidity providers, making it complex and risky.
problem Complexity and risk in liquidity provision on Uniswap V3.
method Developed a theoretical model and analyzed real data.
result Liquidity provision on Uniswap V3 is highly complex and risky.
This paper studies liquidity providers in decentralized exchanges.
problem Understanding how liquidity providers behave in DEXes.
method Analyzed operations on Uniswap, measured investment strategy, returns, and risks.
result Liquidity providers benefit from transaction fees and determine their strategy based on market changes.
A game-theoretic analysis of DEX competition through dynamic trading fees.
problem Competition between decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and their impact on trading fees and slippage.
method Characterization of an approximate Nash equilibrium via coupled system of partial differential equations and closed-form expressions for equilibrium fees.
result The equilibrium trading fees shift from the oracle price to a weighted average of the oracle and competitors' exchange rates under competition.
CFMMs solve complex multi-asset trades via convex optimization.
problem Complex multi-asset trades in decentralized exchanges.
method Formulate multi-asset trades as convex optimization problems.
result Efficiently solve multi-asset trades using convex optimization.
This paper introduces Dex, a reinforcement learning environment toolkit specialized for training and evaluation of continual learning methods as well as general reinforcement learning problems. We also present the novel continual learning method of incremental learning, where a challenging environment is solved using o…
The paper investigates cyclic arbitrage opportunities in decentralized exchanges.
problem Price discrepancies in decentralized exchanges lead to arbitrage opportunities.
method Theoretical framework and analysis of transaction-level data.
result Traders have executed over 292,606 cyclic arbitrages over eleven months, exploiting more than 138 million USD in revenue.
Study factors affecting liquidity on decentralized exchanges, introducing new metrics.
problem Understanding and predicting liquidity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
method Analyzes platform, blockchain, token pair, and liquidity pool factors; introduces new metrics.
result Identifies how various factors affect liquidity through concentration and total value locked.
Exchanges acquire excess processing capacity to accommodate trading activity surges associated with zero-sum high-frequency trader (HFT) "duels." The idle capacity's opportunity cost is an externality of low-latency trading. We build a model of decentralized exchanges (DEX) with flexible capacity. On DEX, HFTs acquire …
Study examines trading costs on Uniswap, finding adversarial slippage is significant for large trades and certain assets.
problem Analyzing costs and slippage in decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
method Empirical evaluation of Uniswap's USDC-ETH and PEPE-ETH pools, calculating slippage and reordering slippage.
result Adversarial slippage is significant for large trades and certain assets like PEPE.
This research compiles knowledge on decentralized exchanges with AMM protocols.
problem Improving and developing AMM-based decentralized exchanges.
method Established a general AMM framework, compared mechanics, discussed security and privacy.
result Illustrated conservation and slippage functions of AMM protocols.
The most data-efficient algorithms for reinforcement learning in robotics are model-based policy search algorithms, which alternate between learning a dynamical model of the robot and optimizing a policy to maximize the expected return given the model and its uncertainties. However, the current algorithms lack an effec…
Algorithmic trading systems on DEXs reject most candidate tokens, but the counterfactual outcome of rejected candidates is rarely measured.
problem Measuring the counterfactual outcome of rejected tokens in algorithmic trading systems on decentralized exchanges.
method Post-Rejection Follow-up Sampling (PRFS) introduces a methodology for collecting and analyzing the data needed to evaluate filter precision against actual market outcomes of rejected candidates.
result PRFS produces the data needed to evaluate filter precision against actual market outcomes of rejected candidates, not against synthetic backtest reconstructions.
Non-atomic arbitrage exploits price differences on Ethereum and other blockchains, accounting for over 10% of Ethereum's block value.
problem Price differences on decentralized exchanges and centralized exchanges lead to MEV.
method Analyzed non-atomic arbitrage on Ethereum's largest DEXes, identifying its prevalence and impact.
result More than 10% of Ethereum's block value is attributed to non-atomic arbitrage, involving over $132 billion.
We derive a formula for liquidity providers' payoff on DEXs, linking it to volatility.
problem Liquidity providers on DEXs are undercompensated for their service.
method We derive a payoff formula for liquidity providers on DEXs, assuming geometric Brownian price movements and zero arbitrage.
result The payoff from liquidity fees is a near-linear function of volatility.
Study examines stylized facts in DEX markets vs. traditional exchanges.
problem Comparing stylized facts in decentralized exchanges (DEXs) vs. traditional markets.
method Empirical analysis of 24 most active Uniswap v3 pools.
result New statistical regularities in DEX markets, linked to market structure and activity.
Modeling DEX liquidity with heterogeneous LPs and MEV bots.
problem Understanding and predicting the dynamics of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges.
method Mean-field game approach to model liquidity providers' optimal strategies and interactions.
result Calibrated model produces consistent pool exchange rate dynamics and liquidity evolution.
Uniswap V3 struggles with price accuracy during sudden market drops.
problem Price inaccuracies on Uniswap V3 during abrupt price drops.
method Empirical study of Uniswap V3's performance during market shocks.
result Liquidity providers lack agility and incentives in volatile conditions.
QLAMMP optimizes fees on AMMs using Q-Learning.
problem Static AMMs cannot adapt to market changes, leading to high slippage.
method Developed a Q-Learning Agent (QLAMMP) to learn optimal fee rates.
result QLAMMP consistently outperforms static AMMs under various market conditions.
This study examines how DEXs impact traders' behavior in perpetual futures contracts.
problem Understanding trader behavior in decentralized exchanges.
method Categorizing DEX models and analyzing their impact on trading patterns.
result DEXs, particularly those using VAMM, show differential effects on long and short positions.
Study compares Web3 tokens to traditional assets, finding similar statistical properties.
problem Understanding statistical properties of Web3 tokens compared to traditional financial assets.
method Statistical analysis of various Web3 tokens across multiple time scales, comparing with traditional financial assets.
result Most Web3 tokens exhibit similar stylized facts to traditional financial assets, including heavy tails and volatility clustering.
Study liquidity provision in decentralized exchanges considering risk aversion and replication costs.
problem Economic viability of liquidity provision in decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
method Formulated strategic interactions as a sequential game with risk-averse LP, traders, and arbitrageurs.
result DEX liquidity depth is crucial for risk management, influenced by risk aversion and replication costs.
LG algorithm finds profitable trading paths in decentralized exchanges.
problem Identifying optimal trading paths in decentralized exchanges.
method Line-graph-based algorithm (LG) for efficient route discovery.
result LG consistently identifies more profitable paths than DFS with comparable costs.
Study reveals risks of investing in new crypto-tokens in decentralized exchanges.
problem Risks associated with investing in newly created tokens in decentralized exchanges.
method Analysis of financial impact, market dynamics, profitability, and liquidity manipulations.
result Significant market liquidity trapped in honeypots, reducing market efficiency and misleading investors.
New algorithm finds more arbitrage opportunities in DEXs.
problem Detecting arbitrage loops and non-loops in decentralized exchanges.
method Combining line graph and modified Moore-Bellman-Ford algorithm.
result Found more arbitrage loops and non-loops compared to existing methods.
The paper audits trading filters, finding a high save-to-miss ratio.
problem Improving the efficiency and accuracy of trading filters in decentralized exchanges.
method A precision audit of filter rules against real trading data, classifying rejection events.
result Conservative save-to-miss ratio of 3.7 : 1, with wider interpretation of 14.8 : 1.
UAMM uses external market prices to improve AMM efficiency and reduce liquidity provider risk.
problem Traditional AMMs lack consideration of external markets and risk management.
method UAMM calculates prices by incorporating external market prices and impermanent loss, maintaining constant product curve properties.
result UAMM eliminates arbitrage opportunities when external market prices are efficient, reducing liquidity provider risk.
The paper models blockchain queues and trading dynamics, finding conditions for transaction priority and price impact.
problem Understanding and predicting price impacts in blockchain trading environments.
method Developed a probabilistic model for blockchain queues with adversarial scheduling, derived expressions for transaction priority and price impact.
result Conditions for transaction priority and statistical models for price impact in blockchain trading environments.
Proposes a new method for completing swap cycles in decentralized exchanges.
problem Completing swap cycles in decentralized exchanges efficiently and without slippage.
method Introduces an asset matrix formulation to verify and complete CoW cycles using graph traversal and imbalance correction.
result Demonstrates efficient discovery and insertion of synthetic orders for atomic cycle closure.
Blockchain scaling reduces gas fees, allowing more frequent liquidity updates and concentration.
problem Adverse selection risk and high gas fees on decentralized exchanges.
method Instrumental variables analysis using blockchain scaling solutions (Arbitrum, Polygon) as instruments.
result Higher repositioning intensity and precision lead to greater liquidity concentration, benefiting small trades.
Geometric Mean Market Makers super-hedge impermanent loss without models.
problem Super-hedging impermanent loss in Geometric Mean Market Makers.
method Model-free rebalancing strategy.
result Loss-versus-rebalancing vanishes due to finite variation exchange rate.
Unihedge uses HTAX to create unlimited liquidity in prediction markets.
problem Limited liquidity and information incorporation issues in prediction markets.
method Introduces HTAX prediction markets with DPM derivatives and new incentive mechanisms.
result Unlimited liquidity and improved information incorporation in prediction markets.
Distributed securities exchanges may become de facto fragmented if they span geographical regions with asymmetric computer infrastructure. First, we build an economic model of a decentralized exchange with two miner clusters, standing in for compact areas of economic activity (e.g., cities). "Local" miners in the area …
This paper analyzes a time-dependent CFMM called RMM-01, focusing on its pricing and stability.
problem Analyzing the pricing and stability of a time-dependent CFMM called RMM-01.
method Introducing the general framework for CFMMs, analyzing pricing properties, and examining time-varying price stability.
result Determining parameter bounds for RMM-01 to achieve a more stable price than Uniswap.
Survey of yield farming protocols in DeFi.
problem Understanding and evaluating yield farming mechanisms in DeFi.
method Analyzed smart contracts, performed simulations, reviewed literature.
result Characterized major yield aggregators and identified risks.
This paper optimizes perpetual contract liquidity by accounting for funding rates.
problem Optimal liquidity provision for perpetual contracts with stochastic funding rates.
method Formulated a control problem, solved with a HJB scheme, and calibrated on real data.
result Funding-aware market making improves performance and reduces inventory risk.
Uniswap analyzes liquidity provider risk and impermanent loss.
problem Risk and loss for liquidity providers in decentralized exchanges.
method Improved impermanent loss function for Uniswap v2, v3 comparison.
result Improved impermanent loss function for Uniswap v2.
A new AMM design reduces impermanent loss and retains more liquidity.
problem Inefficiencies in conventional AMM designs lead to liquidity loss and user engagement issues in DEXs.
method Proposes a dual-mechanism framework: a power-law invariant BMM and dynamic rebate system.
result Reduces impermanent loss by 36% and retains 3.98x more liquidity during price volatility.
This paper addresses AMMs for expiring assets, ensuring liquidity and risk management.
problem AMMs struggle with assets that expire, leading to liquidity issues and risk exposure.
method Combines AMM and limit-order book features, ensuring liveness and dynamic price adjustment.
result A DEX for expiring assets maintains liquidity and risk management.
DQN outperforms static policies in a dynamic fee environment for automated market makers.
problem How automated market makers (AMMs) perform under dynamic fees is unknown.
method Constructed a closed-loop simulator with dynamic fees, noise flow, and arbitrage.
result A small DQN policy outperforms static policies in a dynamic fee environment.
Unified methods for hedging impermanent loss in decentralized exchanges.
problem Hedging impermanent loss in liquidity provision at decentralized exchanges.
method Static and dynamic approaches using arbitrage-based methods for valuation and risk management.
result Unified valuation and hedging formulas for IL protection claims.