DeFi Warnings Ignored as Losses Mount

[etfs]

Automated market makers like SushiSwap adjust pricing based on pool size and incoming transactions, generating slippage warnings for large trades. Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirmed the user ignored clear warnings about “extraordinary slippage” and proceeded with the swap on a mobile device.

CoW DAO also emphasized that no DEX or aggregator could have executed the order at a reasonable price, noting that the user explicitly opted in despite being aware of the near-total loss. The incident underscores that DeFi interfaces still face challenges in protecting users from high-risk trades.

[madtrader]

me watching someone pay $154k per AAVE token: brain.exe has stopped working