Uneasy Money: Should DeFi Frontends Block High Slippage Swaps?

Frank conversation on crypto's product failures, media risks, and platform competition—practical lessons on UX, testing, PR, and supporting builders.

Key Takeaways

Design for real user behavior: block catastrophic mobile trades, align intent with immutable actions, and implement protocol-level shields that scale with external oracles.
Test with realistic, large-size transactions: staging small tests misses routing and execution failures; add oracles and checks before mainnet launches.
Prepare for mainstream press: hire crisis-experienced PR advisors, brief participants thoroughly, and expect mockery from high-profile photoshoots.
Support builders neutrally: avoid king-making, provide ecosystem resources and accessible events, and acknowledge creators' emotional labor.
Prioritize execution speed and operational reliability: near-instant transactions and stable infrastructure win builders regardless of ideology.
Get advisors who know the game: refuse inappropriate asks when justified, focus on commercial outcomes, and favor workable infrastructure over perfection.