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impermanent loss

im-PER-mah-nent LOSS

ɪmˈpɜːrmənənt lɒs

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impermanentloss

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the temporary loss of value experienced by liquidity providers when the price ratio of pooled tokens diverges from when they were deposited; if the provider withdraws while prices differ, the loss becomes permanent; a key risk in automated market maker protocols

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