Delegate Address: gov.avantgardefi.eth (0xb49f8b8613be240213c1827e2e576044ffec7948)
Snapshot profile: Snapshot
Email: governance@avantgarde.finance
Website: https://avantgarde.finance/
X: @avantgardefi
Introduction to Avantgarde
Avantgarde is a DeFi native asset management, advisory and research firm that specializes in running non-custodial onchain asset management strategies, leveraging DeFi protocols and tools to deliver solutions for DAOs, Foundations, and Institutional clients.
Avantgarde has been active in DeFi since 2016, notably as co-founders of the onchain asset management protocol Enzyme, and brings decades of experience from firms like Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Messari, and Genesis to help DAOs and Foundations optimise treasury management strategies, improve financial sustainability, and support long-term growth. Past and current clients include Arbitrum, Gitcoin, Nexus Mutual, Apecoin among others.
We also serve as active delegates on Uniswap, Compound, Safe, and Morpho, where we’ve participated in initiatives such as the Uniswap Bridge Assessment Committee, contributed with R&D to various proposals in line with our expertise, instigated RFP processes as well as spearheaded governance proposals.
Driver & Values
ParaSwap has built a solid foundation as a top DEX aggregator across the EVM landscape but would benefit from greater engagement in governance, and in particular a DAO that can support the core builders of the protocol and help push ParaSwap to the next level. We’re excited for this next phase of the ParaSwap DAO, and will lend our experience and expertise together with our fellow delegates to ensure that the DAO incorporates the valuable lessons we’ve learnt from other DAOs, as well as the appropriate structures that will see both the DAO and protocol flourish.
With this in mind, the core values that will shape our governance efforts are:
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Decentralization: At its core, crypto is about distributing control back to the community. We’re committed to supporting initiatives that stay true to this mission.
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Transparency: We value clear communication alongside honest and straightforward processes, ensuring everyone understands what’s happening and why, which helps align efforts toward shared goals.
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Accessibility: Participation shouldn’t be limited to those with technical knowledge or insider experience. We work to make governance, funding structures, and community involvement as approachable and understandable as possible for everyone.
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Accountability: A healthy DAO requires transparency and follow-through, which hasn’t exactly been the norm in the space so far, though things are improving. We’ll push for initiatives to include well-defined goals, progress checkpoints, and clear reporting structures to make sure actions align with commitments.
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Growth: The crypto industry moves at an incredible pace. To achieve long-term success, DAOs need both ambition and adaptability; to take calculated risks and pursue innovation. Our priority is to remain open to new opportunities, empower builders, and ensure the DAO can scale effectively in a competitive environment by supporting thoughtful, sustainable growth strategies
Disclosure:
While no direct conflict of interest exists, Avantgarde is actively contributing and working with a number of chains across the wider Ethereum ecosystem. We will look to leverage our network and experience from these ecosystems, and will diligently disclose any conflicts of interest should any such situation arise.
