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.
Study finds significant price declines and capital reallocation from centralized to decentralized exchanges after FTX collapse.
problem Quantifying trust dynamics and redistribution between centralized and decentralized exchanges.
method Interdisciplinary approach combining causal inference and computational text analysis.
result Significant price declines and capital reallocation from centralized to decentralized exchanges following the FTX collapse.
This study compares price discovery in ETH and BTC markets between centralized and decentralized exchanges.
problem Understanding price discovery dynamics in cryptocurrency markets.
method Comparative analysis of centralized and decentralized exchanges, using econometric tools.
result Centralized exchanges lead in ETH price discovery, while futures markets lead in BTC.
Optimal design of automated market makers for decentralized exchanges.
problem Maximizing utility for liquidity providers in decentralized exchanges.
method Modeling a risk-averse liquidity provider's optimal strategy and the optimal design of automated market makers.
result The optimal unit trading fee increases with asset volatility.
Centralized exchanges influence staking behavior and decentralization in Proof of Stake blockchain ecosystems.
problem How do centralized exchanges affect staking behavior and decentralization in Proof of Stake blockchain ecosystems?
method Formulate a continuous-time mean field model of miners as validators and traders in a centralized market.
result Centralized trading activities enhance staking participation and promote decentralization through market incentives.
Framework to generalize impermanent loss for decentralized exchanges.
problem Difficult analysis of impermanent loss due to diverse market maker algorithms and fee structures.
method Developed a framework to generalize impermanent loss for constant function market makers with optional concentrated liquidity.
result Identified conditions for profitability of liquidity provisioning.
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.
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 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 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 dynamic curves improve cryptocurrency exchange liquidity.
problem Low liquidity and arbitrage opportunities in existing AMMs.
method Dynamic curves adjust AMM function based on market prices.
result Maintains liquidity and total LP value over wide market price ranges.
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.
Blockchain-based exchanges adopt based on token pair volatility and personal use.
problem Token value loss and arbitrage issues in decentralized exchanges.
method Investigation of Automated Market Makers (AMMs) using transaction-level data.
result AMMs are adopted for high personal use or highly correlated token price movements.
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.
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.
Optimizes liquidity provision in decentralized exchanges with utility indifference market makers.
problem Impermanent loss in decentralized exchanges without transaction fees.
method Mathematical formulation of liquidity provision, focusing on utility indifference market makers.
result No-arbitrage conditions and optimal arbitrage strategies are established.
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.
Analyzes impermanent loss in decentralized exchanges and provides a replication formula.
problem Impermanent loss in decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and Balancer.
method Analytical static replication formula using European calls and puts.
result Guaranteed coverage for pool value within a predefined range.
Study finds recurring patterns in cryptocurrency volatility and liquidity.
problem Recurring patterns in volatility and liquidity of major cryptocurrencies.
method Data from two centralized exchanges and a decentralized exchange analyzed for patterns.
result Systematic patterns in volatility and liquidity across different timeframes.
This study optimizes trading and arbitrage in decentralized finance's CPMs, revealing convexity costs and developing efficient strategies.
problem Optimizing trading and arbitrage in decentralized finance's constant product markets (CPMs).
method Developed models for CPMs in competing centralised exchanges, CPMs, and both venues. Derived computationally efficient strategies.
result Accurately estimated convexity costs in CPMs, which are linear in trade size and nonlinear in liquidity depth and exchange rate.
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.
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.
The paper analyzes liquidity in decentralized finance, deriving impact functions and de-pegging risks.
problem Understanding and quantifying market impact and de-pegging risk in decentralized finance.
method Derives market impact functions for optimal-growth liquidity providers, views Constant Product Market Maker as a Carnot engine, and links de-pegging risks to catastrophe bonds.
result New insights into liquidity models and de-pegging risks in decentralized finance.
Study shows multifractality emerging in decentralized cryptocurrency trading.
problem Understanding financial dynamics in decentralized cryptocurrency markets.
method Multifractal Detrended Fluctuation Analysis (MFDFA) on tick-by-tick transaction data.
result Multifractality is emerging in decentralized cryptocurrency trading, with larger fluctuations dominating.
Study analyzes risks and opportunities in blockchain currency markets.
problem Characteristics of blockchain-based currency markets.
method Analysis of specific risks and opportunities, algorithm evaluation.
result Provides insights for high-frequency trading in these markets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Python approach minimizes risk in decentralized exchanges.
problem Minimizing risk in decentralized exchanges.
method Three-step approach: Kernel Ridge Regression, function minimization, and algorithmic trick.
result Reduced computational load and increased solution accuracy.
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.
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.
This paper examines allocation mechanisms in markets with transfer costs, showing how these costs affect economic efficiency.
problem Transfer costs in decentralized exchange markets reduce economic efficiency.
method An axiomatic study of allocation mechanisms in the presence of transfer costs, providing robust and conditional mean allocation mechanisms.
result Robust and conditional mean allocation mechanisms are identified, relating to risk sharing in agent pools.
The profitability of CPMMs is significantly impacted by mint and burn fees.
problem Understanding the profitability of decentralized exchanges.
method Formalized liquidity providers' profitability conditions, studied the effect of mint and burn fees, and compiled a large data set from Uniswap V2 transactions.
result The profitability of liquidity provision is severely affected by mint and burn 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.
JIT liquidity providers can sometimes reduce overall market liquidity by crowding out passive LPs.
problem JIT liquidity providers can reduce overall market liquidity by crowding out passive LPs.
method Game-theoretic model with asymmetrically informed agents to analyze JIT liquidity provision in blockchain-based decentralized exchanges.
result JIT LPs only provide liquidity to uninformed orders and crowd out passive LPs when order volume is not sufficiently elastic to pool depth, potentially reducing overall market liquidity.
The article provides formulas to hedge impermanent loss in decentralized markets.
problem Impermanent loss in concentrated liquidity provision in decentralized markets.
method Analytical characterizations and static replication formulas using European calls or puts.
result Static replication formulas accurately hedge impermanent loss.
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.
Cryptofinance generates yield through innovative decentralized finance.
problem Lack of intrinsic yield in crypto-assets.
method Analysis of yield-generating mechanisms in cryptofinance.
result Cryptofinance innovations enable yield generation through various decentralized and centralised mechanisms.
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.
This research categorizes AMM designs for secure token exchanges.
problem Designing AMMs for cryptoeconomic systems can lead to financial risks and inefficiencies.
method Developed an AMM taxonomy and proposed three archetypes.
result AMM archetypes meet key requirements for token issuance and exchange.
Paper introduces CLVR to reduce price volatility in AMM exchanges.
problem Intra-block price volatility in AMM exchanges.
method CLVR constructs an ordering to minimize price volatility with low computation cost.
result CLVR minimizes price volatility with a small computation cost and can be externally verified.
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.
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.