How do liquidity pools actually work? Trying to earn passive income in DeFi, but terms like ‘LP tokens’ and ‘impermanent loss’ confuse me. Any beginner-friendly breakdown?
Liquidity pools let you deposit crypto pairs (e.g., ETH/USDC) into a pool so others can trade against it. You earn fees from swaps, but risk impermanent loss if prices swing. Paybis’ guide here explains it step-by-step. Start with stablecoin pairs to minimize risk, and use platforms like Uniswap or PancakeSwap. Always track APY and pool volume—low liquidity = higher slippage. Reinvest fees to compound gains!