Perpetual DEXs offer non-expiring leveraged positions but suffer from critical transparency flaws that allow liquidation sniping and front-running due to real-time visibility of user positions.

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The problem is worse on a perp DEX where there are liquidations
Perp DEXs are decentralized exchanges that offer perpetual futures contracts, enabling users to place highly leveraged bets on asset prices without expiration
In the case of perpetual DEXs, which let you trade leveraged contracts, this means that every trader can also see all positions and liquidation points happening in real-time

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