Liquidity Provider Impermanent Loss
Liquidity Provider Impermanent Loss is the temporary loss of funds experienced by those who provide liquidity to a decentralized exchange compared to simply holding the assets. It occurs when the price of the deposited assets changes relative to each other after they are deposited into the pool.
If the price moves significantly, the liquidity provider ends up with more of the asset that has decreased in value and less of the asset that has increased in value. This loss is termed impermanent because it can be reversed if the prices return to their original ratio before the liquidity is withdrawn.
However, if the liquidity provider withdraws while the price divergence exists, the loss becomes permanent. It is a critical risk factor for anyone providing liquidity in automated market makers.