DEX aggregators: The ultimate solution to reduce price slippage in DeFi
Price slippage occurs in both centralized and decentralized exchanges, but what are the causes and risks associated with it? Price slippage is a constant risk in trading on centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) alike. It occurs when a trader’s order is executed at a different price than the one intended. It can happen due to high volatility, low liquidity or delays in order execution, resulting in a noticeable difference between the expected and actual transaction price. The DeFi ecosystem prioritizes decentralization and transparency, so the price slippage problem is more prominent than on centralized platforms. Price slippage on CEXs and DEXs On CEXs, price slippage is caused by factors such as low liquidity, high volatility and order book depth. CEXs are platforms that connect buyers and sellers of digital assets, with order books being a key element. An order book is a record of all buy and sell orders placed by traders for a particular cryptocurrency. It...