4.2 - Classic pools

Classic pools use a v2-style constant product curve (x × y = k). Liquidity is spread across the full price range — from zero to infinity — meaning your position is always active regardless of where the price moves.


How Classic pools work

  • You deposit two tokens in the current pool ratio

  • Your liquidity covers the entire price range

  • Your position is always active — no range to manage

  • You earn NEST emissions proportional to your share of the pool


Why people use Classic pools

  • Simple setup (Beginners learning to LP)

  • Low maintenance (no range management)

  • Good default for most pairs when you don’t want to babysit liquidity ranges


What to watch

  • Impermanent Loss (IL): your LP token mix shifts as price moves

  • Crowding/dilution: more LPs joining the pool can reduce your share of emissions lowing APR

  • Token risk: volatility and depeg risk (if a stable/coin breaks)

  • Best use case: you want exposure + incentives without managing CLAMM ranges.

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Tutorial on how to use classic pools here - 6.2 - Add Liquidity - Classic

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