> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.akronswap.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.akronswap.com/introduction/lp-source-of-loss.md).

# LP: Source of Loss

Please bear in mind the risks, including but not limited to the following risks, when you are providing liquidity on Akronswap. We really care about your risks and that is why this sections precedes the [Source of Return](/introduction/lp-source-of-return.md) section.

* Loss of funds from loss-versus-rebalancing (LVR)

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* Loss of funds from Smart Contract Vulnerability

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* Loss of funds from Frontend Vulnerabilities

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