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# 4.2 - Classic pools

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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.

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### 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

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#### 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

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#### 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](/tutorials/6.2-add-liquidity-classic.md)
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