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How Do Decentralized Exchanges Attempt to Avoid Both ADL and Socialized Loss?

DEXs often use mechanisms like over-collateralization, where positions are required to have more collateral than necessary, or rely on external liquidators who are incentivized to close positions quickly before a deficit occurs. Some also use a decentralized insurance pool funded by a small portion of trading fees or liquidation penalties.

Is Socialized Loss a Common Practice in Traditional Stock Futures Markets?
How Do Exchanges Prevent ‘Socialized Losses’ That Can Occur from Large Liquidations?
What Is ‘Auto-Deleveraging’ (ADL) and How Is It Used by Crypto Exchanges?
What Is “Auto-Deleveraging” (ADL) and How Does It Function in High-Leverage Crypto Exchanges?