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.
Study finds no significant short-term impact on liquidity supply after protocol fees were reduced.
problem Liquidity provider welfare is affected by protocol fees, but the impact on liquidity supply is unclear.
method Used a matched-overlap event-study difference-in-differences design to estimate the liquidity-supply response to take-rate cuts.
result No significant short-term impact on active liquidity or local depth; no change in LP participation or composition.
The paper analyzes how automated market makers can retain trading fees.
problem How automated market makers can sustainably retain a portion of trading fees.
method Modeling to determine the optimal take rate for AMMs to maximize their revenue.
result AMMs can sustainably set a non-zero take rate if they have loyal trade volume.
This paper optimizes liquidation strategies in DeFi protocols to prevent MEV attacks.
problem Predatory price manipulations and Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) attacks in DeFi protocols.
method Dynamic program modeling, Constant Product Market Maker (CPMM) transaction fees analysis.
result CPMM transaction fees make liquidation manipulations unprofitable for attackers.
Investors optimize liquid staking decisions in LSP and AMM protocols.
problem Optimal timing and allocation in liquid staking protocols.
method Derive optimal allocation strategy and model optimal exit timing using Laplace transforms and free-boundary techniques.
result Optimal stop-loss strategy maximizes expected payoff, influenced by fees and opportunity gains.
Blockchain protocol improves traditional mutual funds with performance fees and investor protection.
problem Operational issues and performance fees in traditional mutual funds.
method Developed a blockchain protocol that integrates features of mutual funds and hedge funds.
result Blockchain can simplify performance fee calculations and protect investors.
Maker Protocol manages Dai stable coin on Ethereum blockchain.
problem Managing decentralized finance applications on blockchain.
method Analyzes Maker Protocol's components and governance.
result Maker Protocol is a significant decentralized finance application.
This paper analyzes Ethereum's gas fees and their derivatives, providing a comprehensive model.
problem Understanding and predicting gas fees on the Ethereum blockchain.
method Analyzed Ethereum's gas fee structure and used a fractional Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process to model gas prices.
result A model for pricing and trading gas fee derivatives to hedge against volatility.
Adaptive pricing framework for perpetual contracts using liquidity curves and oracles.
problem Ensuring stable and predictable pricing for perpetual contracts.
method Uses liquidity curves and on-chain oracles with parabolic and sigmoid functions to quote prices and fees.
result Ensures pricing stability and predictability through adaptive pricing framework.
Paper analyzes constant-product market making protocols.
problem Understanding and optimizing constant-product market making.
method Mathematical analysis of trade splitting and fee recompounding.
result Splitting trades does not affect final exchange rate.
Extends PoS proof-of-stake transaction fee mechanism with miner utility model.
problem Designing a transaction fee mechanism for PoS protocol that incorporates miner utility.
method Introduced a new mechanism (BSP(θ)) incorporating a parameter θ to ensure user and miner incentives.
result The new mechanism (BSP(θ)) satisfies user and miner incentives and contract proofness.
We introduce trading fees into AMM models and analyze their impact on swap rates and profits.
problem The impact of trading fees on AMM models and users' trading strategies.
method We extend a foundational AMM model by introducing a trading fee parameter and analyze the model using economic and mathematical rigor.
result Trading fees affect the additivity of swap rates and can lead to greater profits from larger trades.
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.
Study analyzes risk management in Aave and Compound lending protocols, finding v3 better than v2.
problem Risk management in decentralized lending protocols.
method Cross-version and cross-chain analysis using fixed effects model.
result v3 protocols have better risk management, with stronger impact on L2 blockchains.
The paper examines how decentralized credit curators have taken over risk management from traditional protocols.
problem Risk management in decentralized credit has shifted from centralized protocols to decentralized curators.
method Analysis of ERC 4626 vaults and third-party curators, focusing on capital utilization, concentration, and fee margins.
result Curators have a significant impact on the risk profile of decentralized credit systems, with a small set of curators handling a disproportionate share of system TVL.
PoEL protocol aims to efficiently create and secure liquidity for blockchain networks.
problem Lack of sustainable liquidity and network security in Proof of Stake blockchains.
method PoEL uses staking rewards to attract risk capital, structuring incentives for capital efficiency and security.
result PoEL protocol enhances blockchain network security and liquidity sustainability.
The paper examines how cheaper and faster chains affect Uniswap v3 liquidity and profitability.
problem Impact of cheaper and faster chains on Uniswap v3 liquidity and profitability.
method Comparative analysis of Uniswap v3 activity on different chains with varying gas prices and block times.
result Liquidity providers are more capital efficient and receive higher fee returns on cheaper and faster chains.
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.
Triangle fees adjust fees based on trade size and price movement, improving price accuracy and revenue.
problem Price staleness and low fee revenue in AMMs.
method Decreasing marginal fees proportional to price movement, creating incentives for price accuracy.
result Triangle fees strictly improve the Pareto frontier of price accuracy versus losses.
G3M impermanent losses are a key issue in decentralized finance, affecting diversification benefits.
problem Impermanent losses in G3M market makers due to negative convexity.
method Established non-arbitrage bounds and analyzed empirical data.
result Median liquidity pools have net nil ROI when Impermanent Losses are considered.
Optimal dynamic fees found for AMMs to deter arbitrageurs and attract noise traders.
problem Optimizing fees in AMMs to balance against arbitrage and noise trading.
method Approximate closed-form solutions to control problem, study of fee structure.
result Two distinct fee regimes identified: high fees to deter arbitrage, low fees to attract noise traders.
Study reveals dynamic causal relationships between Ethereum transaction fees and economic subsystems.
problem Historical gas fee volatility caused economic disequilibria and stakeholder challenges.
method Time-varying Granger causality analysis using data on active wallets and transaction volume.
result Dynamic bidirectional causal relationships between transaction fees and economic subsystems across Ethereum.
A simple formula approximates AUM fees' cumulative costs.
problem Estimating the total cost of AUM fees over time.
method Intuitive explanation and analytical derivation of a formula.
result Investments lose almost Nε% of their value over N years with an annual fee of ε%.
Study shows maker-taker fees improve market efficiency but increase costs.
problem Impact of maker-taker fees on total cost of taking orders.
method Agent-based simulation model for financial markets.
result Maker-taker fees increase total costs but improve market efficiency.
AutoQuant addresses cryptocurrency backtesting fragility by modeling execution costs and improving strategy selection.
problem Fragile backtests of cryptocurrency perpetual futures ignoring microstructure frictions and execution costs.
method Execution-centric framework with Bayesian optimization, double screening, and strict T+1 semantics.
result Fee-only and zero-cost backtests overestimate returns, highlighting the importance of modeling execution costs.
High-fee pools attract more liquidity but execute less volume; low-fee pools have more stable LPs.
problem Optimal liquidity supply and execution on decentralized exchanges with fixed gas costs.
method Analysis of Uniswap data to compare high- and low-fee pools.
result Fragmented liquidity leads to more LPs and competition, improving overall market efficiency.
Modeling fees impacts on arbitrage profits and LP losses in AMMs.
problem Impact of trading fees on arbitrage profits and LP losses in AMMs.
method Extended model of AMMs with fees and Poisson block generation times, computed instantaneous rate of arbitrage profit.
result Fees scale down arbitrage profits, reducing LP losses with faster block rates and lower gas fees.
Study on optimal fees in hedge funds with first-loss compensation.
problem Determining the best fee structure for hedge funds with first-loss compensation.
method Solved the manager's non-concave utility maximization problem, calculated Pareto optimal first-loss schemes, and maximized a decision criterion on this set.
result Traditional fees are not Pareto optimal, and the preferred first-loss coverage guarantee varies with investor and market factors.
Optimal dynamic fees for AMMs: A stochastic control approach
problem Fee policy of a liquidity provider in AMM
method Ergodic control problem
result Optimal fee is independent of wealth and constant relative risk aversion
ML system reduces overdraft fees for Mint users.
problem Overdraft fees burden Americans, leading to financial hardship.
method ML-driven overdraft early warning system (ODEWS).
result Saved $3 million in overdraft fees for Mint customers.
This study interprets AMM fees as implied volatility, validating their relevance in digital asset markets.
problem Understanding the volatility of fees in decentralized exchange systems.
method Reinterpreting AMM fees as implied volatility and applying fixed-for-floating swaps to quote and validate these volatilities.
result The implied volatilities of digital assets can be accurately quoted using AMM fees, validating the approach.
Optimal fees for CFMMs prevent liquidity pools from competing to the bottom.
problem Maximizing liquidity provider returns in CFMMs with multiple pools.
method Theoretical and numerical analysis of Nash equilibria for optimal fees.
result Pure Nash equilibria of optimal fees exist for CFMMs using Uniswap's trade function.
This paper uses DRL to optimize liquidity in DeFi protocols, making markets more accessible.
problem Optimizing liquidity provisioning in decentralized finance protocols.
method Modeling liquidity provisioning as an MDP, training an agent with PPO to dynamically adjust positions.
result DRL-based strategy outperforms traditional heuristics in fee maximization and impermanent loss mitigation.
Optimal fees for G3Ms align LP value with market accuracy.
problem Optimal fees for G3Ms to attract liquidity without sacrificing accuracy.
method Developed a framework for determining LP value with fees for G3Ms under diffusion.
result LPs prefer G3Ms over other strategies as fees approach zero.
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.
CFM fee income is insufficient to hedge market risk, study finds.
problem Inefficiency of CFM fee income in hedging market risk.
method Analysis through continuous-time financial mathematics and multi-agent simulations.
result Fee income is insufficient to compensate for market risk.
Variable annuities, as a class of retirement income products, allow equity market exposure for a policyholder's retirement fund with electable additional guarantees to limit the downside risk of the market. Management fees and guarantee insurance fees are charged respectively for the market exposure and for the protect…
Optimal fees protect passive LPs in AMMs under varying market conditions.
problem Adverse selection losses in AMMs are not offset by static trading fees.
method Dynamic reduced-form model with parallel AMM and CEX, large-scale simulations, real market data analysis.
result Optimal AMM fees are stable under normal conditions but high in volatile periods to protect LPs.
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.
Ethereum upgrades increased TPS and lowered fees, with L2s surpassing Solana in 2029.
problem Transaction speed and fees in Ethereum
method Comparing Ethereum Mainnet and Layer 2 networks, Solana, and Polygon
result Ethereum Mainnet and L2 networks surpassed Solana in terms of TPS and lowered fees
Optimizes routing in decentralized exchanges with gas fees.
problem Routing in decentralized exchanges with fixed gas fees.
method General optimization framework with mixed-integer model, incorporating gas fees.
result Explicit Karush-Kuhn-Tucker system linking prices, fees, and activation.
Study analyzes fees linked to VIX index in annuity contracts.
problem Impact of VIX-linked fees on annuity contract surrender strategies.
method Two-layer continuous-time Markov chain approximation for fund value process.
result Optimal surrender strategy is more robust to VIX-linked fees.
The paper analyzes transaction fees on blockchains using a priority queue model.
problem Understanding and optimizing transaction fees on blockchain networks.
method An M/G^K/1 priority queue model is used to analyze transaction fees and user behavior.
result New insights into the dynamics of transaction fees and their impact on user behavior are provided.
In a market with stochastic volatility and jumps, we consider a VIX-linked fee structure for variable annuity contracts with guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits (GMWB). Our goal is to assess the effectiveness of the VIX-linked fee structure in decreasing the sensitivity of the insurer's liability to volatility risk.…
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.
DyFEn simulates blockchain for fee setting in payment channels.
problem Dynamic fee setting in off-chain payment channels.
method Agent-based reinforcement learning in a blockchain simulation.
result Empirical results of reinforcement learning methods on dynamic fee setting.
We use official data for all 16 federal German states to study the causal effect of a flat 1000 Euro state-dependent university tuition fee on the enrollment behavior of students during the years 2006-2014. In particular, we show how the variation in the introduction scheme across states and times can be exploited to i…
Modeling gas fee competition in decentralized exchanges to optimize arbitrage profits.
problem Gas fees and transaction ordering in decentralized exchanges create arbitrage opportunities.
method Developed a first equilibrium model of gas fee competition between two arbitrageurs under three transaction reversion settings.
result Mixed equilibria exist, and their characteristics depend on inventory risk and transaction settings.