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Swap Calculation

Definition

Swap Calculation is the process of determining the exchange rate and output amount when trading one digital asset for another within a decentralized exchange. This involves applying specific mathematical formulas, often based on constant product or stable invariant market maker models, to liquidity pools to compute the exact quantity of tokens received for a given input. The calculation accounts for factors like current pool reserves, trade size, and potential slippage, ensuring that the transaction adheres to the protocol’s automated market-making logic. It is fundamental to the execution of trades in decentralized finance.