In this conversation, Mable and Sahej discuss the evolution of DeFi, focusing on Sahej's journey from traditional finance to founding Avantis. They explore the innovative trading models Avantis offers, including fixed fee and zero fee perpetuals, and the strategic decisions behind building on the Base platform. The discussion also delves into liquidity provisioning, market maker incentives, and the unique features of Avantis, such as LP tranches and risk management. Sahej shares insights on tokenomics, community engagement, and future plans for scaling open interest, emphasizing the importance of building a sustainable and innovative DeFi ecosystem.
Show Notes:
00:00 Sahej's Journey into Crypto and DeFi
01:41 Building Avantis: Vision and Strategy
04:40 Choosing Base: Strategic Decisions
07:12 Market Dynamics and User Engagement
09:48 Innovative Trading Models at Avantis
12:30 Liquidity Provider Innovations
15:29 Tokenomics and Community Engagement
23:42 Strategic Buybacks and Growth Focus
26:22 Balancing Token Holder Incentives and Team Sustainability
29:00 Innovative Staking Mechanisms and Risk Management
31:12 Leveraging AMMs for Unique Trading Features
34:12 Scaling Open Interest and Market Maker Incentives
37:10 Governance Dynamics and Community Engagement
38:46 Navigating Partnerships and Market Dynamics
45:05 Future Roadmap and Technological Innovations
X: @0xSehaj / @avantisfi
Website: avantisfi.com