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What Are Uniswap Liquidity Pools?
Liquidity pools are smart-contract-managed token reserves that help facilitate swaps. This guide explains the basic role of pool liquidity, why it matters to traders, and what liquidity providers should understand.
How pools facilitate swaps
Instead of requiring a separate buyer and seller to match through a conventional order book, a pool uses its rules and available reserves to quote and execute supported trades. The exact design depends on the pool and protocol version.
Why liquidity matters
Pool depth can affect price impact. A trade that is large relative to available liquidity may move the pool price more than a smaller trade. Fees, token composition, and market conditions also matter.
Liquidity-provider risks
Providing liquidity can expose users to impermanent loss, smart-contract risk, volatile assets, and changing fee income. Returns are not guaranteed; understand the pool design and risks before committing assets.
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