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Spotting issues in DeFi with dimensional analysis

lowtrailofbitsPublished 2026-03-24

<p>Using dimensional analysis, you can categorically rule out a whole category of logic and arithmetic bugs that plague DeFi formulas. No code changes required, just better reasoning!</p> <p>One of the first lessons in physics is learning to think in terms of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimensional_analysis">dimensions</a>. Physicists can often spot a flawed formula in seconds just by c

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