Automated Liquidity

Definition ∞ Automated liquidity refers to the provision of digital asset trading pools managed by smart contracts rather than traditional order books. These systems allow users to swap tokens efficiently without needing a direct counterparty. It functions through liquidity pools where assets are deposited by providers, earning fees from transactions.
Context ∞ The prevalence of automated market makers (AMMs) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has made automated liquidity a central component of digital asset trading. Debates persist regarding impermanent loss and the capital efficiency of these models compared to centralized exchanges. Future advancements may involve dynamic fee structures and concentrated liquidity mechanisms to enhance capital deployment.