(1/6) Introducing Demether
The meta-layer for moving capital
Accessing TVL has become a complex & expensive affair for blockchains. We aim to be uniquely value additive to ecosystems by enabling it at zero cost to chains.
Simply, we're a “TVL-as-a-Service” protocol!🧵👇
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Demether raises Angel Round! ⚡️⚡️
1/ Demether, the DeFi project working to enable zero-cost access to TVL for blockchains, has successfully completed an initial angel investment round:
The oversubscribed round featured 17 investors
🧵⬇️
⚡️AN EPIC PARTNERSHIP UPDATE FOR YOU! 💪
We are excited to announce we'll be supporting the
@Superpositionso
ecosystem!
It's a chain like no other - Superposition is the first DeFi-native Layer-3. Learn more at !
More details coming soon!
🚨IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️
📢Hi everyone... it's what you've been waiting for! 🥁
😍Our Discord has finally launched!
❣️Tell everyone and join quickly! We'll be setting up a special task to assign OG Discord roles soon...!
OFFICIAL LINK:
Please
🎉 Kicking-off Demether x
@Taskonxyz
campaign 🎉
Join our community-building campaign for $500 in rewards!
More surprises are coming soon.
Get started NOW👇
📣 BIG NEWS 📢
@DemetherDeFi
has teamed up with
@Resonancesec
as our trusted audit partner to fortify our protocol’s security.
🔐 Their rigorous audits will help achieve the highest standards of safety and integrity.
Onward to a more secure decentralized future!
Our maiden AMA 🎙️
Join us for an insightful session with
@Superpositionso
We'll dive deep into
🔸dynamics of chain ecosystems
🔸 strategies to attract and retain liquidity.
🗓️Aug 9, 10 AM UTC
🖇️
📢 More details about our partnership with
@LightLinkChain
are LIVE.
Dive into the blog to know how the partnership will be a positive sum game!
Attracting liquidity & onboarding the next wave onto the chain⛓️
.
@DemetherDeFi
announces the launch of its flagship research report
In association with
@AusDeFi
📝Attracting Value, Retaining Capital
The report will dive-deep into how blockchain protocols attract and retain capital, their cost of acquisition and ecosystem post-airdrop.
Dive deep into all-things
@DemetherDeFi
!
Key topics covered:
🌾 Rising costs of user acquisition
🌾 Our solution to capital fragmentation
🌾 How Demether works for you
🌾 Launch partners & angel investors backing us
Read more👇
Had a super fun chat today with
@Kaskade_Finance
.
Thank you so much for listening in.
The coming weeks are going to be exciting with our points plan going live & partnerships being released.
Do follow to stay tuned to the action:
.
@DemetherDeFi
will launch on LightLink in Q4 2024!
Demether, a DeFi protocol, is set to unify and mobilize capital, attract liquidity, and maximize yields.
Partnered with the best: LightLink,
@LayerZero_Labs
,
@PythNetwork
,
@animocabrands
+ more.
Excited for the launch!
5/ The funding will be used for development, attracting talent and to build a vibrant community. The project aims to launch during Q4'24 and already has a shortlist of chains looking to deploy the protocol. Initial deployment will occur on the
@ethereum
and
@arbitrum
networks.
📣PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🪧
Demether shall be launching on
@LightLinkChain
in Q4 2024,
Starting with our yield-enhanced LRT: $DETH.
Launch campaign details coming soon.
Join our Discord to get all the updates as they go live:
(1/n) Recently, Demether had the pleasure to speak at
@movementlabsxyz
's townhall on
@X
.
Our lead contributor,
@kartik_82
, covered all-things-Demether!
Here’s a quick review of the topics covered🧵👇
From vision to reality—we’re pushing forward, and the finish line is in sight!
Read more about Demether and how we are onboarding the next billion users in DeFi 🚀
🔗
Please do keep the questions coming DeFam,
@kartik_82
will be glad to answer as many of them as possible on the
@Kaskade_Finance
show tonight!
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are thrilled to have Kartik from
@DemetherDeFi
is joining us for a chat on the dynamics of liquidity and volume in DeFi!
Monday, August 19th @ 1pm UTC
Set a Reminder:
Special Guests:
@kartik_82
The vibes are 🔥 at No Shill, Just Chill! 🙌
We’re having an amazing time with the DeFam. Great convos, and even better company! 😎
Check out some snapshots from the event 📸👇
(12/n)
🔸
@StableJack_xyz
, offers a unique marketplace for trading yield, volatility, and points on any asset w/o any liquidation risks.
AND they are looking forward to onboarding RWAs as well. They claim to provide up to 15% yield.
PS: They have an insane website UI.
🎥 Message from our lead contributor,
@kartik_82
!
He’s heading to
@Token2049
with the team and will be attending several exciting events.
PS: Don’t miss Demether’s own event, “No Shill, Just Chill” on Wednesday. Drop a '🍻' emoji for an invite!
#TOKEN2049
The buzz at
@Token2049
was electric🔥, with top minds discussing the latest shifts and emerging tech including:
1️⃣ AI x Crypto
2️⃣ Increased focus on fundamentals
3️⃣ High enthusiasm among participants
4️⃣ VC's interest in DePIN
Read our detailed blog👇
🔔Reminder!
Join us for a special AMA hosted by
@rise_chain
on their Discord! 🎙️
Our lead contributor,
@kartik_82
, will talk about all things Demether!
Date & Time: 17th Oct, 1 AM UTC
Don’t miss it! 👇
🌐
Join us at 3 PM CET, today, for a special AMA hosted by
@rise_chain
on their discord! 🎙
Our lead contributor,
@kartik_82
, will talk about all things Demether!
Don’t miss it! 👇
At Demether, security isn't just a feature—it's the foundation!🔒
From rigorous audits by
@Resonancesec
to new features and integrations like bug bounty programs in the works, we're committed to safeguarding users and their funds.
Read more👇
Excited to announce that
@kartik_82
and the Demether team shall be at
#TOKEN2049
in Singapore! 🚀
Looking forward to meeting our partners, exploring the latest trends and connecting with the community!!
Drop a hi if you are going to be there too.
Let's catch up!!
Join us on
@arbitrumcore
’s upcoming
@X
Spaces.
@kartik_82
, our lead contributor, will be discussing how Demether is helping blockchains attract & retain capital!
🗓️ 13th Sept
🕒 08:00 AM UTC
Set your reminders 👇
🚀 Ready to dive into Demether's community?
Join us on Discord for
🔸Exclusive updates
🔸Exciting discussions, and
🔸To connect with other yield enthusiasts!
Don’t miss out on any of the fun
In the run-up to the launch!
Join now:
🔗
💰Users want rewards, but rewards need users!
It’s a tricky loop that can leave a DeFi protocol without users. Temporary incentives may help, but they’re just a short-term fix.
Here’s why retaining users in DeFi is much harder than it looks🧵👇
1/ Thrilled to announce that
@demetherdefi
has been selected for
The prestigious "Taste of Summ3r" program by
@Always_Summ3r
!
The participation shall enhance the reach & distribution as Demether nears launch.
Join Us For An AMA With
@DemetherDeFi
This Friday At 10 AM UTC! 🌾🐈⬛
We'll talk about Chain Ecosystems and how to attract and retain Liquidity in an industry that is so PVP when it comes to to attention and capital resources.
Don't miss it, get notified below! 👇
Bootstrapping liquidity remains a challenge within DeFi.
Demether solves for it with the following three-principle approach:
✅ Align
✅ Attract
✅ Retain
Let's take a detailed look at the model🧵👇
(9/n)
🔸
@MovePosition
, a money market powered by Concordia’s adaptive risk model, was also present.
Their best part - a ‘dynamic liquidation engine’ that takes a small amount necessary in order to get your portfolio healthy again—minimizing losses!
Of course a unique one.
The world of DeFi can be tough and tiring.
While multiple yield options do exist, each comes with its individual risks and rewards profile. This makes it overwhelming for the average retail user.
Let’s break down some of the challenges🧵👇
We are thrilled to have Kartik from
@DemetherDeFi
is joining us for a chat on the dynamics of liquidity and volume in DeFi!
Monday, August 19th @ 1pm UTC
Set a Reminder:
Special Guests:
@kartik_82
4/ "We are thrilled to have such prominent investors backing our collective vision for Demether," said
@kartik_82
, Founder and CEO of Rolling Thunder Labs, a core contributor of Demether. This investment round is a testament to the value-creation potential of Demether’s model."
(11/n)
🔸 Another project present was
@RazorDAO
, focusing on building native solutions for DeFi and infrastructure.
A Movement-native team and having outstanding stats, over 1.5 million DEX users with 40 million+ testnet transactions.
We are live on
@Galxe
!!
The first set of quests have gone live on
@GalxeQuest
Participate now to collect points
And secure your spot on the leaderboard.
3/ "We are proud to support the development of Demether’s funding round as the team aims to enable the launch of an innovative and compelling solution to persistent challenges faced by nascent blockchain ecosystems", commented the Managing Partner of
@SkyVisionCap
, Sandra Wu.
Coldstart problem of blockchains:
No users --> no incentives
&
No incentives --> no users
Thus, the network feels like a ghost town - silent and deserted.
Early incentives are at best a stop-gap solution.
Here's why it's tougher than it seems🧵👇
(2/6) Retaining capital & users has proven difficult for blockchains as economic incentives taper.
💵 The cost of acquisition is dramatically higher than prior cycles while multiple blockchain ecosystems have encountered a dramatic fall in TVL and unique wallets, post airdrop.
Got questions about Demether? We’ve got answers! 💡
We’re excited to release our first set of FAQs, covering:
✅ how Demether works,
✅ our business model,
✅ upcoming plans and more…
Head over to our discord and give it a read👇
Tomorrow 8.30AM EST/ 1.30PM UK/ 6PM IST
We are hosting a Spaces with
@DemetherDeFi
and
@zkCrossNetwork
hosted by Summ3r -
@CryptoMonaT
@lindquest_
Let’s chat about the biggest challenges in true cross-chain compatibility in DeFi! Let’s chat about security, bridges and
Catch
@kartik_82
on
@LightLinkChain
's upcoming
@X
spaces as we chat about:
🔸 Upcoming launch plans
🔸 Partnership w/
@LightLinkChain
🔸 Strategies to attract & retain liquidity
🗓️ Sep 12, 10 AM UTC
Set your reminder👇
2️⃣ Animoca Portfolio Day 2024 (Private Event)
Organized by one and only,
@animocabrands
, connecting all their portfolio companies and investors.
Demether, being one of Animoca's portfolio companies, is glad to attend this event!
(3/6) Demether helps blockchains to attract & retain capital by rewarding users for their ongoing loyalty to an ecosystem.
Our tokenomics is designed to create a sustainable alignment b/w blockchains and YOU the community by continually rewarding active governance.
Demether was built with a vision to onboard the next billion into passive yields.
We’re crafting solutions that are:
✅ Rewarding
✅ Sustainable
✅ Intuitive
Curious how we’re achieving this? Dive into the details here👇
The demether team will also be present at the below-mentioned events👇
1️⃣ Morph's Secret Room Series
Organized by
@MorphL2
&
@bitgetglobal
, where Demether joins as a community partner.
Register here👇
Meet Kartik Swaminathan, the founder of Rolling Thunder Labs and a core contributor to Demether. With experience at Animoca Brands and leading roles in investment banking, Kartik’s vision is to make DeFi accessible and scalable.
👇
(4/6) Users will be able to bridge $ETH to partner blockchains & mint our reward-bearing tokens, boosting TVL while earning yield.
🏦 Foundations can bid for this capital to be bridged to their blockchain by offering a better yield to users through our governance mechanisms.
(5/6) Demether will launch its synthetic reward-bearing token, $demETH —the first of a suite designed to deliver passive rewards 💎
⚡Yield will initially be boosted by emissions but increasingly by the wide range of DeFi integrations planned as part of our expansion plan.
Demether is on a mission to onboard the next billion users into passive yields via a suite of yield-bearing tokens.
But the journey isn’t without its challenges. Let’s dive into the current state of DeFi & how Demether tackles these problems 🧵👇
Interest facts on stablecoins courtesy of
@Blockworks_
◦Following Wednesday’s CPI print, BTC is up 2.2% while ETH is up less than a percent (BTC: $58,102; ETH: $2,347).
◦Stablecoins have a global market cap of $171 billion, down slightly over the past 30 days per
Thrilled to announce our official Discord server is live!!
Join us to
🔸Connect with the community
🔸Get the latest updates, and
🔸Be part of the conversation.
Be on top of progress as the points program launches soon!
See you there:
🔗
(6/n)
🔸
@dlcBTC
was there bringing wrapped $BTC to DeFi.
They are doing strong work in using the security of the Bitcoin network to fuel their theft-proof bridge.
The cherry on the top - Custody cannot be misrepresented.
Do check them out.
Introducing AVS Rewards Mainnet Launch
What
The Rewards update enables AVSs to provide rewards to stakers and operators and the UI upgrade provides stakers and operators a frontend to track and claim rewards.
Why
Previously, AVSs did not have the ability to directly reward
3/
@kartik_82
our founder & CEO said:
"Joining the Summ3r program is an exciting prospect and a strategic move for Demether. It’ll enable us to connect with seasoned operators and thought leaders, extending our community reach as we prepare for our 2024 launch."
(3/n) 2️⃣ What problem are we solving?
We are solving blockchain foundations' liquidity problem as they increasingly rely on aggressive token-based incentives to attract users. However, retaining capital has been tough, as user activity & TVL drop once incentives end.
(7/n)
🔸
@EchelonMarket
, a DeFi money market, enabling permissionless borrowing & lending through non-custodial pools.
Currently live on
@aptos
&
@movementlabsxyz
, they focus on providing yield on stablecoins and liquid staked assets.
Have a look at them!
🌟 GMether DeFam!
It’s a new week, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest for Demether yet!
Here’s a little sneak peek of what's coming this week:
🔗 Testnets
🤝 Partnerships
🎙 AMAs
🎉 Events
…and so much more!
Stay tuned for the action!
1️⃣ Costly incentives
Incentives can attract users, but they’re costly and unsustainable, making it hard for blockchains to balance rewards and financial health. Users who join just for short-term gains often leave when rewards stop.
(8/n)
🔸
@IPXMovement
, providing seamless swaps, liquidity provision, and much more, had joined.
They claim to offer the best swap rates, plus they sparked a great debate on Aptos Move v/s Sui Move.
Definitely a good one!