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Decentralised Finance

DeFi provides set of tools and protocols that enable treasury operations in a decentralized and permissionless manner.

DeFi represents a new technological framework that can transform how treasury operations are conducted, offering enhanced efficiency and autonomy in financial management.

Context

Instruments

Patterns, Primitives, Protocols and Intents.

Financial InstrumentEVMSVMMVM
Bonds
Derivatives - Futures
Derivatives - Options
Derivatives - Perpetuals
Derivatives - Swaps
Derivatives - Forwards
DEXs (AMM)
DEXs (Orderbook)
Insurance
Lending (Flash Loans)AAVE
Marketplaces

Operations

Traditional Treasury

  • Managing cash flow and liquidity
  • Optimizing returns on investments
  • Controlling financial resources
  • Working with financial intermediaries

DeFi Capabilities

  • Automated transactions through smart contracts
  • Direct peer-to-peer transactions
  • Enhanced liquidity access
  • Yield generation opportunities

Key Differences

Operational Structure

Traditional treasury is a centralized management function, while DeFi offers decentralized tools that can be used within treasury operations.

Execution Method

  • Traditional: Relies on human decision-making and intermediaries
  • DeFi: Utilizes smart contracts and automated protocols

Integration Potential

DeFi can enhance treasury operations by providing:

  • Improved transaction speeds
  • Reduced costs
  • Access to global liquidity pools
  • Enhanced transparency through blockchain
  • Automated yield optimization

Yield Optimization

Yield Optimisation

Concepts