# Avant Overview

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

The Avant Protocol introduces a family of tokens built around foundational crypto assets. These tokens are organized into three distinct categories:

* **`avAssets` (Base Tokens):** The entry point to the ecosystem. These are tokens backed 1:1 by an underlying asset (e.g., `avUSD` is backed by USDC).
* **`savAssets` (Staked Tokens):** The primary yield-earning tokens. By staking an `avAsset`, you receive an `savAsset`, which represents the yield-bearing form of the Senior Tranche.
* **`avAssetX` (Boosted Tokens):** The boosted-yield tokens. By boosting an `avAsset`, you receive an `avAssetX` token, which represents the higher-risk, higher-reward Junior Tranche position.

The table below shows the currently available tokens for each underlying asset.

<table><thead><tr><th width="156.63671875">Underlying Asset</th><th>Base Token (avAsset)</th><th>Staked Token (savAsset)</th><th>Boosted Token (avAssetX)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>USDC</td><td><code>avUSD</code></td><td><code>savUSD</code></td><td><code>avUSDx</code></td></tr><tr><td>Bitcoin (BTC)</td><td><code>avBTC</code></td><td><code>savBTC</code></td><td><code>avBTCx</code></td></tr><tr><td>Ethereum (ETH)</td><td><code>avETH</code></td><td><code>savETH</code></td><td><code>avETHx</code></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Mission and Vision

Avant's mission is to provide DeFi-backed tokens backed by foundational crypto assets 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](https://app.avantprotocol.com/transparency).
* **Decentralized Stable and Backed Tokens**: Offers decentralized, accessible tokens (e.g., avUSD) that offer equal financial opportunities.
* **Simplified Access to High-Performing Strategies**: Provides all users with simple access to sophisticated, high-performing strategies that are typically reserved for professional traders, maximizing yield potential without requiring extensive expertise.
* **Better Financial Tools for Users**: Delivers improved options for turning foundational crypto assets into **productive assets that earn yield** (e.g., `savUSD`), 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.