Aperture Finance: 2024 is the year we redefine DeFi
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Aperture Finance: 2024 is the year we redefine DeFi
Centered on intent, we will continue to focus on building smarter solutions, driving deeper connections, and creating lasting and far-reaching impact.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsAuthor: Aperture Finance
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year filled with innovation and breakthroughs. Aperture Finance has emerged as one of the most dynamic forces in DeFi—redefining intent-driven infrastructure, enabling seamless cross-chain and DEX expansion, lowering barriers to DeFi participation, simplifying user workflows, and deeply integrating AI into the DeFi ecosystem. In 2024, we turned these visions into reality.
Redefining DeFi Through Intent
2024 was the year we redefined DeFi. We launched our AI-powered intent infrastructure, bringing smarter, more intuitive solutions to liquidity management—achieving automation, intelligence, and a vastly improved user experience.
Setting the Vision – Litepaper Release
In February 2024, we published our Litepaper, clearly outlining our vision for intent-based infrastructure and AI-driven DeFi solutions. This laid the blueprint for simplifying DeFi and scaling liquidity management.
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Our IntentsGPT tool transforms complex DeFi operations into simple chat-style commands, allowing both new and experienced traders to easily optimize their portfolios.
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We introduced Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) automation, ensuring liquidity management is more secure, trustworthy, and verifiable.
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Our proprietary Solver Network delivers optimal outcomes for every user intent through decentralized competition among solvers.
In March 2024, we launched the Intent Campaign, successfully attracting thousands of new users to the Aperture ecosystem and demonstrating the immense potential of intent-based strategies in precision, efficiency, and ease of use.
Expanding the Ecosystem – Integrations & Market Solutions
Throughout 2024, Aperture Finance expanded its reach through deep integrations with leading blockchain networks, DEXs, and protocols.
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Partnered with PancakeSwap to launch automated LP management tools and rebalancing solutions.
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On Base Network, introduced Solver Network and automation tools for Uniswap V3 LPs, and deployed AMM support on Aerodrome Slipstream to simplify liquidity management.
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Integrated with Velodrome (Optimism), providing traders with AMM liquidity tools to enhance efficiency and performance.
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Integration with OKX Wallet’s DEX API improved execution speed and reduced transaction costs for liquidity management.
These integrations solidified Aperture Finance’s position as a multi-chain DeFi enabler.
Launching Market Making as a Service (MaaS)
One of Aperture Finance’s highlights in 2024 was the launch of Market Making as a Service (MaaS). This comprehensive solution is designed to help protocol operators optimize liquidity and streamline trading processes. Regardless of a protocol's development stage, MaaS offers customized liquidity strategies and real-time market analytics, empowering users to meet market demands and achieve sustainable growth.
We partnered deeply with Airdrop2049 to deliver smooth liquidity and on-chain trading experiences. This collaboration leveraged MaaS to advance Web3 adoption and improve market efficiency.
Looking ahead to 2025, we plan to expand MaaS further by establishing new partnerships with leading protocols and DEXs. Our vision is for MaaS to become the go-to solution for liquidity optimization, unlocking the potential of on-chain trading for more partners and their communities.
Data-Driven Growth
2024 was a year of remarkable growth, marked by outstanding achievements:
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Total intent transaction volume surged from under $240 million to $5.26 billion.
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Number of transactions skyrocketed from 24,038 to 3,897,159.
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Unique users utilizing instant intents grew from 945 to 32,572.
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Wallet users increased to 341,386, reflecting growing trust and adoption.
These figures not only highlight Aperture’s rapid progress but also signify a profound shift in the trajectory of the DeFi ecosystem—showcasing how intent-based infrastructure unlocks efficiency, simplifies complexity, and creates greater value for users. This innovative framework is injecting powerful momentum into the future of DeFi, reshaping industry standards and accelerating widespread adoption and global recognition.
Expanding the Token Ecosystem
In 2024, we expanded our ecosystem and strengthened our vision for intent-driven DeFi through strategic fundraising, major exchange listings, and high-impact airdrops.
Successful Series A Funding Round
In 2024, we completed our Series A funding round, raising $6.7 million and bringing our total funding to $12 million, achieving a $250 million valuation. The round was led by Skyland Ventures, Blockchain Founders Fund, and Krypital Group, with notable participants including Alchemy, SNZ, Stratified Capital, Cipholio, ViaBTC, CatcherVC, and Double Peak. This investor support reaffirms confidence in AI-powered intent as a breakthrough solution for DeFi scalability challenges and lays a solid foundation for Aperture Finance’s next phase of growth.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our early-stage supporters, including ParaFi Capital, Arrington Capital, Divergence Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Rarestone Capital, Krypital Group, Double Peak Group, Athena Ventures, Stakely, and PrimeBlock Ventures. Their trust and backing have not only helped bring our vision to life but also fueled ongoing innovation at Aperture Finance.
$APTR Token Launch
On May 31, 2024, Aperture Finance’s native token $APTR successfully launched on major exchanges, including Bybit, Gate.io, BitMart, BingX, and CoinEx.
Listing on multiple top-tier exchanges opened up new possibilities for trading, staking, and governance, further cementing $APTR’s central role within our ecosystem. Through the INTENTional Campaign, we distributed 7% of the total token supply to over 300,000 participants, strengthening community engagement and ownership.
$APTR is more than just a token—it is the core of Aperture, powering governance, staking rewards, and solver incentives, driving platform growth, and aligning value across the entire ecosystem.
Strategic Airdrops
In 2024, Aperture Finance transformed airdrops from simple giveaways into catalysts for growth and engagement, achieving significant new user conversion. Through carefully designed campaigns, we rewarded users, boosted community stickiness, and increased platform visibility:
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Distributed $50,000 worth of $APTR during Bybit’s TGE celebration, attracting early adopters and building momentum ahead of the token launch.
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Collaborated with CoinMarketCap on a task-based campaign distributing 200,000 $APTR, drawing in new users.
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Our airdrop on Manta Pacific energized the ecosystem, rewarding participants who supported liquidity growth.
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Partnered with Halo Wallet to reward users who completed tasks with $APTR, offering additional incentives to Genesis Pass holders and Halo Alliance members, strengthening ties with wallet communities.
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Integrated with PancakeSwap and combined $APTR airdrops with automated LP management tools, encouraging liquidity optimization and showcasing Aperture’s platform capabilities.
Building Global Impact
In 2024, Aperture Finance brought its mission to the world, engaging in major conferences and hosting online and offline events—remaining true to our community-driven roots and building strong connections within the blockchain community.
Offline Presence in Global Conversations
We actively participated in, co-hosted, and sponsored numerous blockchain events worldwide, showcasing our technology and accelerating DeFi adoption:
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At Hong Kong Blockchain Week, we co-hosted a discussion with Hashkey Exchange on AI-driven intent and DeFi infrastructure.
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At the Web3 Spring Summit, we joined a panel discussion at HK Cyberport, representing Aperture Finance in global dialogue on the Web3 startup landscape.
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In Japan, we co-hosted INTENTS TOKYO with Skyland Ventures, raising awareness of intent-based solutions and accelerating global market adoption.
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Sponsored Vietnam Blockchain Week, supporting Southeast Asia’s growing blockchain ecosystem and highlighting opportunities in DeFi innovation.
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At Token2049—one of the industry’s largest gatherings—we connected with innovators, developers, and investors, sponsoring events to deepen engagement.
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Supported grassroots community events in regions such as Nigeria and Vietnam, empowering local communities to extend our global reach.
Online Engagement Across the Globe
Our conversations extended online through Twitter Spaces, AMAs, and interactive campaigns, connecting with a global audience:
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Participated in Scroll Twitter Space, discussing Uniswap V3 deployment and demonstrating how intent is reshaping DeFi strategies.
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Partnered with Vietnam’s leading crypto media outlet Coin68 to engage Vietnamese-speaking communities, diving deep into the intersection of AI and DeFi.
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Held dynamic discussions with OKX Wallet, exploring Web3 culture and sparking lively debates around meme coin evolution.
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Through HashKey Global’s TaskOn campaign, we encouraged user interaction via gamified challenges and rewards, driving community growth.
Bringing Innovation to the Global Stage
We sponsored and attended major blockchain conferences in 2024, including Token2049, ETHCC in Brussels, ABS2024 in Taiwan, Futurist2024 in Canada, and Devcon in Bangkok—connecting with global leaders, developers, and innovators to advance discussions on DeFi infrastructure and Web3 scalability.
Award-Winning Excellence
In 2024, Aperture Finance earned global recognition at ETHGlobal San Francisco, winning first place awarded by the Uniswap Foundation for our UniV4Backtester. This institutional-grade tool exemplifies our ability to combine cutting-edge technology with real-world utility.
Gratitude to Our Community and Investors
To our community: thank you for your support, trust, and enthusiasm. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or joined us this year, every interaction and every ounce of trust fuels our progress and lies at the heart of every achievement.
To our investors: thank you for your belief and steadfast support. Your confidence empowers us to continuously push boundaries, scale new heights, and explore and redefine the infinite possibilities of DeFi.
Looking ahead to 2025, our commitment to innovation and community remains unwavering. With intent at our core, we will continue building smarter solutions, fostering deeper connections, and creating lasting, meaningful impact. From the strong foundation we've built, we move forward with clarity and purpose—dedicated to making DeFi not only more accessible and efficient, but truly transformative and valuable for users worldwide.
Intent as our path, steady steps toward the future.
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