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Unraveling the USDC/XRP AMM Pool Imbalance: Insights from a Ripple Labs Veteran

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Elena R

Neil Hartner, a former Senior Software Engineer at Ripple Labs, has illuminated the persistent imbalance plaguing the USDC/XRP Automated Market Maker (AMM) pool. 

In a recent disclosure, Hartner delved into the technical intricacies behind the phenomenon, addressing user queries and elucidating the functionality of AMMs.

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Hartner highlighted the intriguing nature of the USDC/XRP AMM pool, attributing its imbalance to occasional delays in minting USDC. This delay results in most of the USDC being locked up in the pool, posing hurdles for arbitrageurs attempting to rectify the imbalance promptly.

Addressing user queries, Hartner explained that the imbalance arises from users making poor choices with single-sided deposits into an unbalanced pool. 

Despite queries about the minimal deviation from balance, Hartner clarified that even minor discrepancies indicate an imbalance between the AMM rate and the exchange rate.

Questions regarding the feasibility of depositing into the AMM function with a single asset were also addressed. 

Hartner explained that while possible through a DEX trade followed by a double-sided deposit, the process entails multiple transactions, posing usability challenges for end-users. “The USDC/XRP AMM pool is interesting because it keeps getting out of balance,” says Hartner.

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XRPL AMM’s

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) developers have introduced a crucial change to their AMM engine with the “fixAMMOverflowOffer” amendment. This update addresses the container overflow issue identified after the engine’s launch, ensuring smoother operation of AMM pools on decentralized exchanges (DEXes).

Neil Hartner’s insights into the USDC/XRP AMM pool imbalance provide valuable clarity on the technical challenges faced by liquidity providers and arbitrageurs. With the implementation of the “fixAMMOverflowOffer” amendment, the XRP Ledger continues to evolve, enhancing its functionality and resilience in the decentralized finance landscape.

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Elena R

Elena is an expert in technical analysis and risk management in cryptocurrency market. She has 10+year experience in writing - accordingly she is avid journalists with a passion towards researching new insights coming into crypto erena.

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