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Market Design Flaw

Definition

A market design flaw is an inherent defect in the structure or rules of a financial market that leads to inefficient or unfair outcomes. In the context of digital asset markets, such flaws can stem from protocol vulnerabilities, inadequate incentive structures, or insufficient mechanisms for price discovery and liquidity provision. These imperfections can result in issues like front-running, excessive volatility, or susceptibility to manipulation, undermining market integrity. Identifying and rectifying these flaws is essential for market health.