Deep Dive
1. AI Trading Integration (10 November 2025)
Overview: Avantis integrated Bankr’s AI trading bots directly into its platform, enabling automated strategies like stop-loss triggers and trend-following algorithms.
This update allows users to execute complex trades via natural language commands (e.g., “Set 10% trailing stop on gold perpetuals”). The AI interacts with Avantis’ smart contracts to optimize slippage and gas fees.
What this means: This is bullish for AVNT because it lowers the barrier to advanced trading strategies, potentially attracting more users. However, reliance on third-party AI systems introduces new attack vectors. (Source)
2. Risk-Tranched Vaults (3 October 2025)
Overview: Introduced risk-segmented liquidity pools where providers choose between stable yields (senior tranches) or higher-risk/higher-reward positions (junior tranches).
The system uses real-time volatility data to adjust tranche parameters, aiming to reduce impermanent loss during market swings.
What this means: This is neutral for AVNT – while it could deepen liquidity, complex risk models may deter casual users. Success depends on adoption by institutional LPs. (Source)
3. Flashblocks Upgrade (June 2025)
Overview: Implemented Base’s Flashblocks technology to batch transactions, cutting order confirmation times from ~2 seconds to 0.2–0.4 seconds.
The upgrade required modifying Avantis’ matching engine to handle batched order flows while maintaining audit trails for compliance.
What this means: This is bullish long-term as faster execution helps compete with CEXs, but the 5-month-old update is now priced in. (Source)
Conclusion
Avantis is prioritizing infrastructure to support its RWA-focused perpetuals platform, with AI integration being the freshest catalyst. While technical strides are evident, adoption metrics (TVL growth, daily active traders) will determine if code upgrades translate to sustained value accrual for AVNT. Could Bankr’s AI adoption rates foreshadow a new DeFi trading paradigm?