Useful technology emerges from clear decisions about context, responsibility and the way people work. Three considerations for defi & dex.

01

Treat the quote as temporary

The interface should explain when a quote was obtained and when it needs refreshing. Changes in route or received amount should be visible before signing.

02

Separate permission from exchange

A token allowance and a swap are different actions. Make approval scope understandable and provide a clear continuation after an allowance transaction completes.

03

Use explicit failure states

Expired quotes, insufficient balances, rejected signatures and failed execution need different recovery guidance. A generic error message hides the decision the user needs to make.

Start with a workflow you can understand, observe and improve.

These are general design considerations. Implementation depends on the system, users and operational requirements.

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