Avant Overview

Avant is an evolutionary DeFi protocol aimed at creating sustainable, higher risk-adjusted yield through the deployment of advanced market-neutral strategies. The platform introduces:

  • avUSD: A stable-value token backed by USDC.

  • savUSD: The staked, yield-earning version of avUSD.

  • avUSDx: A boosted-yield version of savUSD (Junior Tranche).

  • avBTC: A Bitcoin-backed token (pegged to BTC value).

  • savBTC: The staked, yield-earning version of avBTC.

Learn more about these tokens on the Core Tokens page.

Mission and Vision

Avant's mission is to provide DeFi-backed stable-value and Bitcoin-pegged tokens that align with the core principles of decentralization: being accessible 24/7, open to everyone, and offering equal financial opportunities regardless of investment size. Avant aims to become a leading DeFi protocol by innovating in yield generation and secure value storage.

Addressing Key Market Needs

Avant addresses several key problems in the current financial landscape:

  • Transparency & Verifiability: Provides clear, verifiable information on its strategies and performance.

  • Decentralized Stable and Backed Tokens: Offers decentralized, accessible tokens (i.e., avUSD & avBTC) that offer equal financial opportunities.

  • Enhanced Yield Potential: Provides users access to high-performing, delta-neutral strategies (for stablecoins & BTC) typically reserved for professional traders, all without compromising security.

  • Simplified Access to Advanced Strategies: Simplifies access to advanced financial strategies that usually require extensive expertise and resources.

  • Better Financial Tools for Users: Delivers improved options for stable-denominated savings (savUSD) and Bitcoin-based yield (savBTC), maximizing capital efficiency for various DeFi activities, such as lending and borrowing.

Unique Value Proposition

Avant stands out in the DeFi space due to its:

  • Expertly Managed Strategies: Partners with elite trading partners to provide high, consistent returns.

  • Security-First Approach: Implements best-in-class security measures, including real-time contract monitoring and secure custody solutions.

  • Sound Diversification Strategy: Spreads funds across multiple protocols and chains to reduce risk exposure.

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