DeFi/May 2, 2025
Automated Market Making for Perpetuals
How automated market making works in perpetual swaps - mechanisms, challenges, and implementation strategies for DeFi protocols.
AMMDeFiPerpetualsLiquidityMarket Making
Explain how AMM mechanisms work specifically for perpetual swaps and your experience implementing them.
Introduction to AMM Perpetuals
What to write about:
- How AMMs differ from traditional order book perpetuals
- Benefits and drawbacks of AMM-based perpetuals
- Key protocols using this approach
- Your experience at Opyn with AMM integration
Core Mechanics
What to write about:
- Virtual AMM (vAMM) concepts
- Funding rate calculations in AMM systems
- Liquidity provision and LP incentives
- Slippage and price impact considerations
Implementation Challenges
What to write about:
- Smart contract complexity
- Gas optimization for AMM operations
- Handling large position sizes
- Integration with external price oracles
Code Examples
Include:
- Virtual AMM pricing formulas
- Funding rate calculation logic
- Liquidity provision mechanisms
Share your technical insights on building AMM-based perpetual systems.
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