D2 Finance brings the sophistication of a top tier hedge fund 100% on-chain, 100% transparent
Access risk-adjusted returns from the most complex DeFi managed strategies, in a single click
BERA++ is Coming
We are impressed with the
@berachain
testnet and the protocols building there. Many new partnerships will be announced soon on that front setting foundation for our BERA++ vault
Note: It's all conditional on available liquidity to support our SIZE. Check out
Berachain and Proof of Liquidity: The nvidia of DeFi
What do
@SmokeyTheBera
and Jensen Huang have in common?
How does D2 Finance and our eBERA strategy equate to “Blackwell GPU” architecture on top of
@berachain
?
Read on find out
Sneak peak of the new D2 Finance front end
Beras notice anything?
@berachain
Beras will soon have access to the sophistication of a top-tier quant hedge fund, in a single click
100% on-chain, 100% non-custodial
D2 is poised to capture tactical & strategic opportunities, such as building on
@berachain
to leverage the novel Proof of Liquidity mechanism.
Effectively enabling us to boost returns by generating significant volume through the ecosystem, benefitting both users & partners
Introducing D2 Finance’s Lyra++ market
Lyra++ introduces a revolutionary approach to options trading, leveraging relative value volatility trading strategies to optimize returns and mitigate risks effectively for ALL D2 Finance vaults
@lyrafinance
🧵
We've successfully completed our transition to D2!
D2 Finance brings the sophistication of a top-tier hedge fund on-chain
Delivering risk adjusted returns through decentralized, actively managed vault architectures, tailored to varying risk levels
All in a single click
Introducing dBTC: maximize yield on $BTC, with strategic downside protection
Designed for institutional investors seeking to leverage Bitcoin in the context of volatility trading on major indices like SPX and Nasdaq
Its not just about holding Bitcoin; it’s about optimizing it
D2 Finance has applied for a Long-Term Incentive Pilot Program (LTIPP) grant from
@arbitrum
Through the creation and incentivization of our ARB++ vault, our value proposition to the Arbitrum DAO and ecosystem is clear:
Enhancement of Ecosystem Volume:
Bringing single-click deposits into some of the most complex, institutional-grade, options-based strategies available anywhere in DeFi
For the beras🐻📈
Coming to
@berachain
Introducing dgnETH: 'Smart Degen' Strategy
dgnETH takes a 'risk-on' approach, offering a convex path to gain 2X to 4X the upside on ETH, without the corresponding downside, leveraging efficient use of options
Full Details:
ARB++ Vault Strategy
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our tactical vaults portfolio
ARB++ emulates the user experience of single-sided staking, maintaining $ARB exposure AND providing risk-adjusted yield on top of your $ARB
Medium:
ARB++ How to Participate and Earn ARB incentives
ARB++ emulates the user experience of single-sided staking for ARB
Keep $ARB exposure AND earn risk adjusted yields ontop
+ Upto 25k ARB incentives
Embrace the future of single-side staking of ARB
dgnETH Vault Launches tomorrow
DgnETH is for those who strive for a balance between risk & reward, embodying the essence of D2’s philosophy, but with a clear “risk-on” bias
Upside of upto 4x ETH, with ‘implied puts’ as a protective downside measure
Our xD2 1.7M airdrops is upon us
We ask all the voluntary airdrop receivers triple check the transaction loaded in the multisig which is ready to execute the airdrop
Transaction:
In absence of any objections we will execute the airdrop
D2 provides consistent, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles
Sleep well in turbulent times
D2 incorporates volatility arbitrage strategies focused on capitalizing on extreme market movements, significantly boosting risk-adjusted returns over time
ETH vs ETH++
D2 Finance LTIPP Snapshot Voting is LIVE
Vote Here:
D2 Finance offers a robust suite of institutional-grade managed strategies, providing benefit to protocols through outsized real volume and users with risk-adjusted returns
As we continue Proof of Concept testing, the first epoch of our ARB++ strategy appears on track to become the best "single-sided" payoff of $ARB across
@arbtrium
ecosystem
We look forward to offering access to our strategies through the new D2 Front End in a single click soon
ETH++ & Rodeo++ Update
End Epoch Values:
🟩ETH++: 1.48 (See chart)
🟨RODEO++: 1.11
Bid Values:
The bid values have been updated to reflect the intrinsic values for both vaults
If you are satisfied with the performance, no action is required
See you on Fee Monday
We are excited to to announce dgnETH's omnichain expansion to
@arbitrum
@base
@avax
@transporter_io
enables us to take advantage of cross-chain opportunities in a single vault, targeting the best source of yield, backed by
@chainlink
infra
dgnETH currently earning ~60% APR
We are proud to announce the launch of our GearPendle++ Vault Strategy
This vault represent a strategic amalgamation of Gearbox’s powerful composable leverage protocol and Pendle’s cutting-edge yield tokenization technique
Full Details:
D2 Finance | Arbitrum
Join us as we introduce D2 Finance, our value to the Arbitrum ecosystem, and future plans during our discussion with the
@arbitrum
team
Friday 4:00pm EST
🗣️Link:
🟩💙🧡
We will be sharing a full medium on xD2 dropping Friday including details on:
- fees matching
- priority access to vaults
- xD2 wars
- and more
The D2 Finance Era begins now, long live D2
ARB++ Launches tomorrow on
@CamelotDEX
Don't miss the ARB++ launch if you're aiming for long-term single-sided exposure to ARB, with yield
Vault opens for deposit (in ARB) tomorrow 4pm EST
Dive deeper into our launch strategy & benefits in our Medium
Introducing xD2
A re-stackable token mirroring staked D2, linked to the performance of our Vaults
Re-staking in partner protocols enables:
+ Real yield backed by vault performance
+ Yield from xD2 wars allocation
+ Yield on partners native tokens
📄:
D2 Vault Status update:
ETH++
▪️ Bid liquidity for ETH++ adjusted closer to fair value
▪️ Final BID on Feb 24th will reflect intrinsic value
▪️ Contract will roll over for another epoch
▪️ Next epoch will be highly incentivized with ARB
Options and Independent Valuation of oD2
To conclude the voluntary airdrop D2 token launch and following the airdrop of oD2 last week, we offered three options, summarized below
1) Request the balance of the Airdrop to manually exercise option
2) Request Settlement in xD2
Through our innovative vault architecture, users get access to dynamic strategies managed by our adept D2 quant trading team.
Our fund manager/trading team previously managed multibillion dollar AUM, specializing in volatility strategies, with a verifiable TradFi track record
Demystifying xD2
Dive deeper into the mechanics and details of xD2 …
xD2 uniquely integrates the best elements of wstETH, Eigen Layer, xGrail, and esGMX, aiming to become the go-to choice for those seeking real-yield opportunities
Exciting updates from D2 Finance
Thanks to Shogun & Zook for a deep dive into our vaults' performance showcasing massive TVL amplification across
@arbitrum
- > $1m trading on
@GMX_IO
- > $4m options volume on
@lyrafinance
Our Proprietary Order management system is structured with similar risk parameters as a traditional hedge fund (built into audited smart contracts) ensuring utmost safety of capital and ensuring trading team can only execute trades within defined framework, no external withdraws
While our partners reap the benefit of REAL magnified trading volume through their protocols
D2 has generated >$10mil ecosystem volume during proof of concept (capped at $225k TVL)
We are now ready to scale
@Exponents_Fi
DM us ser
We will be using Exponents to actively manage risks of making the market with volatility strategies on
@ivx_fi
(through your perp leverage and trading against OI etc) as part of our greater absolute return strategy
We can also explore this with you 🫡
@Larvandweb3
@arbitrum
@binance
@GMX_IO
@Treasure_DAO
D2 Finance
Built ontop of all the best Arbitrum protocols available, to run our (absolute) managed strategies and provide risk-adjusted returns
- Volatility arbitrage strategies
- Relative Value opportunities ( e.g. options vs LP)
- Funding arbitrage
Users can sleep well knowing investments are earning risk-adjusted returns, capitalizing on the DeFi incentives and opportunity landscape in our top tier strategies, typically only accessible by Multibillion AUM hedge funds
D2 Finance employs some of, if not, the most complex managed trading strategies available in DeFi including a mix of:
- Volatility arbitrage strategies
- Relative Value opportunities ( e.g. options vs LP)
- Funding arbitrage
Partnering with Lyra will enable us increase scalability multiple fold, being able to trade in 100 ETH sizes with acceptable market impact.
We have been in the alpha program of Lyra and have already been a top trader on the platform with limited/capped TVL in our PoC phase.
D2 Finance Space with
@arbitrum
Reminder: 4:00pm EST
Learn more about how D2 Finance will become the premiere place to earn "single-sided" risk-adjusted yields on your ARB
Allowing us to masterfully capitalize on tail risks, market fluctuations, and diverse market inefficiencies for significant returns
Our flagship ETH++ vault for example, has returned 57% ROI since inception Dec 2023
GMX's Twitter Space AMA with
@Rodeo_Finance
,
@D2_finance
and
@CamelotDEX
will take place Thursday 8 February, at 1 PM UTC.
Come hear about ETH++, RODEO++, unique vaults, and the strong
#DeFi
synergy between these Arbitrum protocols.
⏰ Set a reminder:
With ARB++ Epoch 1 performance returning a stellar +30% (~360% APR) we want to take this time to highlight our LTIPP proposal.
Please vote on Snapshot to grant D2 LTIPP incentives
We welcome all delegates to learn more about D2's benefit to Arbitrum.
D2 Finance brings the sophistication of a top-tier quant hedge fund on-chain. Single click deposit into Institutional Grade Options Based Strategies focused on risk adjusted returns through decentralized, actively managed vault architecture, tailored to varying risk levels.
Entry into the dgnETH requires users to hold at least 1 xD2 token to get WL, poised to increase with each epoch
We airdropped 1 xD2 to top 500 LRT wallets on Arbitrum, further integrating this innovative product with the core LRT community
@RenzoProtocol
@KelpDAO
@ether_fi
While D2 ++ strategies cater to conservative investors, including family offices requiring robust downside protection, dgnETH targets those seeking higher risk & potential rewards
It represents an evolution of D2’s offerings created to seize current “market mood” opportunities
D2 have trading in Lyra V2 from its launch, and we are convinced it is the best DeFi Options protocol in the market
While we will still leverage other protocols and new legos in the options space, we are particularly ecstatic about the Lyra launch
Lyra makes it very easy for us to have sub-accounts while maintaining capital efficiency and net exposure across multiple strategies; akin to the operations of a traditional hedge fund.
Relative value volatility trading in Lyra++ offers a nuanced approach to decentralized finance, emphasizing stability and optimization in trading strategies. As far as we are aware, no one else offers anything comparable in DeFi.
Capturing the Opportunity Landscape
While our ++ strategies offer a haven for conservative investors, dgnETH caters to those seeking higher risk and rewards, signaling a significant evolution in D2's offerings, safely capturing market upside opportunities as they arise
Deposits open on Friday, April 5 at 8am UTC
▪️ Test capacity is limited to 10 $WETH
▪️ A minimum of 1 xD2 token is required for whitelist access
Deposit details will be announced upon contract deployment so be sure to join our discord for the latest
Repackaging Yield
dgnETH innovatively repackages yield from LRTs in
@pendle_fi
to amplify upside and pay for options, a strategy demanding careful analysis of the PT YT relationship — where D2’s modeling prowess shines
We also make use of LRT opportunities in
@SiloFinance
Why Berachain?
Berachain pioneers a unique “Proof of Liquidity” (PoL) consensus mechanism, allowing validators to steer block rewards towards specific dApp in the network
A necessary evolution to a meritocratic ecosystem that incentivizes engagement in long-term strategies
Degen investors are actively searching for opportunities to earn higher returns compared to merely holding ETH, and they’re ready to embrace significantly higher volatility to achieve this
See
@dcfgod
Its important to highlight, both incentives and funds deposited as ARB remain as ARB, being utilized strictly for collateral within the ecosystem
This ensures the strategy maintains exposure to ARB, reduces downside volatility, and offers risk-adjusted returns ontop
Theta - The Catch
While option-based strategies are attractive, they come with the cost of theta decay, necessitating active management to keep costs in check, a forte of D2 Finance
Momentum Strategies
To cover our risks, we employ momentum strategies + gamma replication based on the available opportunities
This Includes swap/rebalance on
@0xoogabooga
, margin trading on
@GummiFi
, and perpetual leverage on
@Exponents_Fi
to maintain a statistical edge
D2’s dgnETH strategy is designed to provide an average exposure to ETH’s upside of 2X, with the potential to reach up to 4X during bullish market conditions
Aiming to satisfy the degens voracious appetite
By utilizing BTC as collateral, dBTC investors can fund positions that are long on volatility, tapping into our expertise in volatility trading
@luca_bws_d2
, our CIO, has been a top trader in volatility markets, handling multiple billions in notional value between SPX and QQQ
Enter D2 Finance
Our flagship vault, eBERA, will utilize numerous opportunities to allocate capital throughout the ecosystem, effectively providing liquidity throughout the ecosystem and earning BGT, with the goal of becoming a BGT powerhouse
If you are a Protocol, Delegate, DAO, Large ARB holder, or Foundation
ARB++ provides the best choice to earn yield ontop of ARB, while keeping ARB exposure
$EDA (mame)
Finally, you cannot build on Berachain without a powerful meme
EDA, our native token on Berachain, will be the only way to bet on the upside of D2 vaults becoming a major BGT player
EDA is scheduled for release through airdrop after the launch of Berachain mainnet
D2’s dgnETH strategy is designed to provide an average exposure to ETH’s upside of 2X, with the potential to reach up to 4X during bullish market conditions
With downside protected via use of implied puts, designed to replicate holding spot ETH
The core building blocks will be optimized exposure to the GMX GM ARB vault, in combination with the D2 Lyra++ helper vault
By capitalizing on the inherent inefficient DeFi options, concentrated liquidity, and reward mechanisms provided by premier protocols, we aim to offer
Opportunities on Berachain
Providing liquidity on Berachain yields Berachain Governance Tokens (BGT), empowering users to delegate these tokens to validators in exchange for earning block rewards and fostering a continuous, healthy competition for more BGT allocations
Maximizing BGT
By providing liquidity on
@KodiakFi
for these protocols, we will also be able to optimize BGT yield through
@InfraredFinance
and monetize it by looping it into protocols such as
@beraborrow
to dynamically allocate resources throughout the ecosystem
Users deposit ARB, which is used as collateral across the
@arbitrum
ecosystem to further run our institutional grade absolute strategies
At the end of the trading period, users can withdraw their ARB +pnl (also as ARB), or choose to rollover to the next epoch
The first epoch