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What Is the Maximum Acceptable Slippage Setting for a Typical DeFi Trade?

A user-defined setting, typically 0.5% to 1%, that limits the price deviation; too low risks failure, too high risks front-running.
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What Is the Maximum Acceptable Slippage Setting for a Typical DeFi Trade?

The maximum acceptable slippage is a user-defined setting, typically between 0.5% and 1% for standard trades. This setting dictates the maximum percentage the final execution price can deviate from the quoted price.

Setting it too low risks the transaction failing (reverting) due to price movement; setting it too high exposes the trader to potential front-running or poor execution.

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