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Does a Decentralized Futures Exchange (DEX) Use ADL or a Similar Mechanism?

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) typically use a different mechanism than ADL, often relying on a liquidation pool or a decentralized insurance vault. Some DEXs use a protocol where liquidators are incentivized to close positions, and if a deficit occurs, it is covered by the vault or a socialized loss mechanism among protocol token holders.

The goal is the same: to cover shortfalls without relying on a centralized ADL ranking system.

How Does a Derivatives Exchange Use an Insurance Fund to Manage Liquidation Risk?
What Are the Risks Associated with an Underfunded Exchange Insurance Pool?
Why Are Socialized Losses Considered More Detrimental to Market Sentiment than ADL?
Can an Exchange Switch between ADL and Socialized Loss Systems?