Perp DEX Clearinghouses and Margin Engines Explained
A perp DEX can liquidate a profitable trade if its margin system, oracle, or insurance fund fails. Learn how positions, funding, and ADL really work.
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A perp DEX can liquidate a profitable trade if its margin system, oracle, or insurance fund fails. Learn how positions, funding, and ADL really work.
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