Last night, I placed an ETH order, set a 0.5% slippage, and then the depth wasn’t enough—I got sandwiched, and I ended up paying nearly two extra percentage points. Only when I went back to review did I realize that the pool’s TVL had just been pulled out by a whale; when I entered, there was basically nobody left to take the other side, and the price kept sliding all the way down.

Now I’ve learned my lesson: I check on-chain depth before I make a move. If the pool is thin, I’d rather miss out than force it. My coworkers say this is PTSD, but I think it’s just tuition fees paid.

Recently, I heard they’re going to tighten things up again. Everyone in the group has been talking about withdrawal channels, but I think… manage the orders you’re holding first. The winds are getting stronger outside, and I’m even less willing to enter shallow pools.