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Exit friction
Exit friction is Cryptominium's measure of how much of a position's quoted value is lost when it is actually sold into the market. It compares real sell quotes with the reference price, so it captures the spread and price impact: the drop as a sale eats through available buyers.
What it means for you. A screen price times your holding is not what you would receive. Exit friction grows with position size and in thin markets, and Cryptominium's figures are estimates before trading fees and gas, which come on top. A sale that loses 15% or more is shown as only "partly" sellable.
Source: Cryptominium: Methodology & Standards · checked 4 October 2026
Slippage
Slippage is the difference between the price you were quoted for a trade and the price you actually get, caused by the market moving while your transaction waits to be confirmed. On a DEX you set a slippage tolerance: the most you will accept.
What it means for you. If the price moves past your tolerance, the swap fails, and on many chains you still pay the network fee. A high tolerance lets the swap go through at a much worse price, and bots can exploit a loose setting. Check the minimum amount you will receive before you confirm.
Source: Uniswap docs: Swaps · checked 4 October 2026