[EDUCATION] What Is TWAP (and Why It Makes SolCypher Buybacks Smarter)?

Most people hear “buyback” and think “price go up instantly.” But the reality is — big buybacks often attract front-runners and create more chaos than value. That’s why SolCypher is running buybacks using TWAP.

🔍 What’s TWAP?

Time-Weighted Average Price. Instead of placing one massive buy on-chain (which can cause slippage or get botted), SolCypher splits that buy into smaller chunks executed over time.

Think of it like dollar-cost averaging, but for protocol-level buys.

⚡ Why Does It Matter? • Prevents front-running → Bots can’t just wait for a big order to snipe ahead. • Reduces slippage → Price impact is smoother. • Keeps steady pressure → Instead of a single pump/dump, demand is spread consistently.

🧩 Why It’s Smart for $CYPHER • Makes buybacks sustainable, not just hype. • Protects both traders and long-term holders. • Links token demand directly to platform usage in a way that’s hard to game.

🗣️ Community Question

Do you prefer buybacks to burn immediately (instant supply shock) or to reward stakers (yield stream)? SolCypher’s policy rotates between both — curious what other protocols you think got this balance right.