Why does setting slippage too high make it easier to lose money?
Definition: The higher the slippage limit a user sets, the more room sandwich traders have to profit.
How it works: Sandwich traders profit from the extra amount users caught in the middle pay, which is effectively a hidden transaction cost for ordinary users.
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