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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.

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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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