Vol. I · The Journal

THE MERIDIAN

Notes on crypto, DeFi, AI, and the behavior beneath the price.

Est. 2022 19 Essays

All Essays

7 essays
DEXs & Liquidity
Apr 14, 2026
15 min

LP Operations: Tracking, Rebalancing, Exit Planning

A practical framework for managing a liquidity position: tracking performance, deciding when to rebalance, and planning an exit before conditions change.

DEXs & Liquidity
Apr 6, 2026
8 min

LP Strategies: Which Pool, Which Risk, Which Outcome?

Compare liquidity-provider strategies by pool structure, asset exposure, and expected outcomes. Understand the risks behind choosing where to provide liquidity.

DEXs & Liquidity
Mar 23, 2026
10 min

Impermanent Loss: Why Your Position Changes Even When You Do Nothing

Learn why a liquidity position changes as prices move, how impermanent loss compares with holding, and why fees alone do not tell the full story.

DEXs & Liquidity
Mar 16, 2026
14 min

Liquidity Pools: The Hidden Engine Behind Every DEX Swap

Explore the reserves and pricing mechanics behind liquidity pools. See how swaps change a pool and why providing liquidity is different from simply holding tokens.

DEXs & Liquidity
Mar 12, 2026
14 min

DEX 103: Making Swaps More Intelligent

Build on the basics of DEX trading with a closer look at swap execution, liquidity, and the choices that make an onchain trade more informed.

DEXs & Liquidity
Mar 9, 2026
14 min

DEX 102: Why Swap Prices Change

Understand slippage, price impact, and minimum received. Learn why a swap quote can change and how execution conditions affect the tokens you receive.

DEXs & Liquidity
Mar 6, 2026
14 min

DEX 101: How Decentralized Exchanges Work?

Discover how decentralized exchanges execute swaps through liquidity pools and automated market makers—and what happens when you trade without an order book.

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