# aarnâ protocol AMA recap By [okimraise](https://paragraph.com/@okimraise) · 2025-01-02 --- What makes aarnâ protocol stand out in the ever-expanding DeFi ecosystem? Combining AI, blockchain, and a deep learning-driven tokenization engine, aarnâ simplifies access to advanced DeFi strategies. Governed by the $AARNA token and supported by a collaborative DAO, it redefines decentralized asset management. During their first AMA session, the team discussed everything from AI-powered investment strategies to exciting new partnerships. Here’s a complete recap of the event. **What makes âfi 802 different from other DeFi products, especially in terms of user control and risk management?** _The âfi 802 product differentiates itself by integrating AI-driven risk filters that avoid trades with low probability of success. It automates the investment process, functioning like a mutual fund, and aims to simplify DeFi investments for mass adoption. Users can metaphorically "sit back" while the system performs weekly trades to generate returns, focusing on making DeFi accessible and profitable for a broader audience_ **How does âfi 802 make investing easier?** _The form 802 acts like a mutual function enabling you to relax (e.g., sit with your mojitos on a beach) while âfi 802 does all the work for you. It aims to make money on a weekly basis and simplifies access to DeFi (decentralized finance) for the masses, making it easier for people to get involved in DeFi._ **What investments have been made in the project and are you still looking for investors?** _Our current set of investors were actually angel investors from all across the world, honestly, from all different walks of life, including people in tech and smaller angel investors. We are currently looking to raise funding. Most of the team has significant experience in the DeFi space, with some having over four years of experience. The funding will also support the development of our protocol token, the $AARNA token, which serves as a tokenized representation of investment in the vault._ **Have team members participated in other projects and if so, in which ones?** _Sure! Most of the team has successful Defi experience. Some notable ones include developing DeFi protocols, participating in blockchain scalability initiatives, and contributing to AI-driven financial modeling platforms. Aarnâ founder has 4 years of experience now since 2021_ **Are there plans to engage a market maker?** _That comes with our token, $AARNA_ **Are there plans for collaboration with other projects?** _We are in talks with a couple of groups. Once we get a confirmation, I’ll be more than happy to share details. But we did get a major partnership done. You guys are gonna be the first to hear about it since we partnered with Circle, like from USDC, the same Circle. So you're part of the USDC allegiance now. That’s gonna be a big thing._ **Will new networks be added to the project?** _Actually we are working on Base and Arbitrum right now for future products._ **Could you elaborate on how aarnâ protocol's AI models analyze over 90 features, including blockchain activity, technical indicators, and sentiment signals, to predict high-confidence trades?** _The AI initially worked with hundreds of features but identified about 90 key features that significantly impact predictions. It analyzes these features within a 30-day window of data, focusing on short-term market behavior. Sentiment analysis, including data from crypto-related discussions on platforms like Twitter, was integrated to complement technical and blockchain-based indicators. The AI model processes this information and uses 9-32 latent spaces to generate weekly predictions. It identifies high-confidence trades by selecting the top-performing tokens with the highest probability of success for that period. This approach enables the protocol to focus on impactful and timely investment opportunities._ **With the introduction of âfi 802, the first AI-powered quant structured product, what feedback have you received from early users, and how do you plan to scale its adoption?** _Feedback from early users highlighted that onboarding into crypto was difficult, particularly for individuals not well-versed in cryptocurrency. Efforts were made to simplify the process as much as possible. Additionally, based on user input, the features related to dealing with the vault were further streamlined. For scaling adoption, the team plans to establish partnerships with wealth management firms to attract high-value users and encourage their investment in âfi 802. Furthermore, for smaller-scale users, they are working on making investments more affordable, as current processes can be costly. These approaches aim to foster broader adoption among diverse user groups​_ **What steps has aarnâ protocol taken to ensure the security and transparency of its smart contracts, especially concerning the new âfi 802 vault?** _Aarnâ protocol's smart contracts have been fully audited by CertiK, achieving an AA rating with a score of 87.5 or 88. The audit report details the issues identified, their resolution, and overall assessment, ensuring transparency in their processes_ **In what ways can community members contribute to the aarnâ DAO, and what incentives are in place to encourage active participation?** _Currently, the aarnâ DAO is in its early stages. Community members are envisioned to have vested interests tied to the platform's revenue. Participation in governance decisions will directly reflect in rewards earned as DAO members. This system ensures that both the DAO and its community members benefit mutually—if the DAO performs well, so do its members. This mechanism aligns incentives to encourage active contribution. The specifics, including governance structures, are still being finalized​_ **Can you share any upcoming features or products that aarnâ protocol plans to introduce in the next quarter?** _Aarnâ protocol plans to launch a product that builds the âfi 802 on Arbitrum and an index fund too. Additionally, they aim to release a Bitcoin-based futures model, which will focus on derivatives and high-frequency trading strategies. These upcoming products are part of their effort to enhance their offerings in the DeFi and AI-driven investment space​_ **How does aarnâ protocol envision reshaping the DeFi landscape with its AI-driven strategies in the next 3-5 years?** _Aarnâ Protocol envisions reshaping the DeFi landscape with its AI-driven strategies over the next 3-5 years by focusing on creating accessible, efficient, and user-friendly DeFi products. Their goal is to simplify the complexities of DeFi by integrating features such as sentiment analysis, technical indicators, and blockchain transaction analysis into their AI models. This approach aims to offer tools that allow users to easily benefit from DeFi opportunities, enabling wealth management and creation through automated processes. They liken their platform to an AI agent that manages or creates wealth, emphasizing the importance of UX improvements and integrating scattered information into a singular platform. The overarching idea is to provide a seamless experience where users can "let the models do the job," thereby democratizing access to the advantages of DeFi​_ **What have been the biggest challenges in integrating AI models into DeFi applications, and how has aarnâ overcome them?** _The response to the question about the biggest challenges in integrating AI models into DeFi applications and how aarnâ overcame them appears to be focused on addressing issues like complexity in user experience and the need for sentiment analysis integration. They streamlined onboarding for non-crypto-native users, optimized their AI model by narrowing down to impactful features, and incorporated sentiment analysis to improve predictive accuracy. The company is progressively decentralizing its AI models and creating partnerships to enhance cross-chain capabilities and make DeFi more accessible and user-friendly_ **Are there any staking, burning, or other incentive mechanisms associated with the @aarnasays Protocol token?** _Yes, staking is the primary incentive mechanism. Staking allows users to earn governance tokens, which enable participation in decision-making for the platform. Additionally, users holding governance tokens gain a share of the platform's revenue. This mechanism is designed to align user incentives with the platform's performance, similar to how Curve operates with its governance structure._ **What is the biggest achievement that aarnâ has achieved so far?** _Aarnâ’s biggest achievement so far has been its successful launch to the masses, accompanied by a positive reception at TOKEN2049. This milestone not only validated our efforts but also demonstrated the growing interest in our platform. It’s been an incredible journey of building connections and receiving feedback from the community, which continues to inspire us as we move forward._ **What plans are in place to further decentralize decision-making processes in the aarnâ DAO?** _The plan is to progressively decentralize the AI models currently centralized within the organization. This would enable multiple data scientists and arnâ members from different locations to simultaneously collaborate on the models. The ultimate goal is to distribute the decision-making power of aarnâ across its entire app and community._ **Given that AI can perpetuate or even amplify biases present in its training data, how do you guys ensure that AI that you empower does not contribute to financial inequality or discriminate against certain investor groups based on historical data biases?** _The way our AI works is it just looks at Twitter, it looks at one thing, it looks at technical indicators, and it looks at blockchain transactions. At no point is this AI getting a chance to determine who is investing. The model only provides insights on what tokens to invest in or when trades should occur. It is not about deciding who is allowed to invest. As it is a tokenized AI alpha, it essentially just provides tokenized trends and makes them accessible to everyone without bias against who gets it. The system is open to all, regardless of geographic location or background._ **I am eager to know how âfi 802 navigates the complex web of regulations across different countries where tokenized investments might be subject to varied legal frameworks. Could you elaborate?** _So we are actually based out of Singapore. So we are currently trying to figure out how to get MAS approval, which is quite interesting because that is going to be a big step in the right direction of how regulated DeFi is going to play out._ **I find something a bit interesting on the site. It says users that stake afi will have access to presale of $AARNA. What is $AARNA? Can you give us a bit information as regards the project and the presale?** _$AARNA is the protocol token of the platform, comparable to what UNI is to Uniswap or CRV is to Curve. It is linked to the presale process, where early investors in the âfi 802 product can earn $AARNA tokens by staking their $AFI tokens. Depending on how long the $AFI tokens are staked, users can access the $AARNA presale, with benefits such as additional APY (up to 25%). The presale price for $AARNA is set at $0.40 per token, based on the company's $40 million valuation at $1M raise._ **Is aarnâ protocol here to stay for long like is the team looking at it as a long term project or just for a few years?** _Obviously, the idea is that we want the company to flourish. Honestly, with our idea of how we want to become basically the regulatory powerhouse, yeah, for getting all of that in place, we need to stay, otherwise the vision's gonna be incomplete._ **Getting access to $AARNA token is like the major drive currently on the reason why people will get in afi staking. What would then happen to afi stacking feature of the project when $AARNA later on launch. Will there be another for of incentive?** _Accessing $AARNA tokens is linked to staking $AFI tokens. By staking $AFI tokens, users gain access to governance tokens and potential presale opportunities. For example, users staking $AFI tokens can get $AARNA tokens at a presale valuation (e.g., $0.40 per token during a presale event). The staking process also offers additional rewards, such as a 25% APY depending on the duration of staking. This incentivizes users to hold and stake tokens for longer periods while maintaining flexibility for early withdrawal. Staking $AARNA tokens will give users access to governance tokens ($veAARNA tokens), which allow participation in decision-making regarding the project’s future and operations. Additionally, incentives are provided via staking, such as a share in platform revenue or rewards tied to the DAO's success. The governance mechanism reflects the decisions made by the community, which can directly influence rewards for active participants._ **From what I understand, support for other networks, like Arbitrum, is planned for DApp functionality in the near future. Are you familiar with what’s being developed by Omni Network, and what are your thoughts on implementing crosschain architecture?** _I have come across that and we are actually planning to make crosschain deposits easier. For example, if you’re on Solana and you have 10 $SOL that you wanna put in. So we are working on a partnership with another company where they will act like how, you know, Matcha does crosschain swaps. That's essentially what we are working on. That's something it's in the pipeline_ **Am i get it right, my current deposit in vault is already working even w/o addy staking my afi tokens, right? staking just give me an additional apy %** _Yes, you understood it correctly. Your current deposit in the vault is already working, even without staking your $AFI tokens. Staking your $AFI tokens would provide you with an additional APY percentage as a reward for staking, but it is not required for your deposit in the vault to function._ **So what’s the plan of getting more contributors to reach other regions in the world?** _We are planning to start Galxe and Zealy campaigns this month. So I think it will be good push for the community and project._ **I would really wanna request for a roadmap that would be strictly followed and not like the one we had last year** _Roadmap is currently revamping and documents are updating to address delays and align community expectations_ In conclusion, the recent AMA session underscored aarnâ protocol’s commitment to innovation, transparency, and community engagement. With its AI-powered investment solutions and user-friendly platform, aarnâ is paving the way for a more accessible and efficient DeFi experience. If you’re inspired by the vision and want to be part of this transformative journey, join the aarnâ community today. Explore the platform, stake your tokens, and contribute to shaping the future of decentralized finance through the aarnâ DAO. [**Website**](https://aarna.ai)                                                  [**X (formerly Twitter)**](https://x.com/aarnasays)                                                  [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/ThxqekAqGD) --- *Originally published on [okimraise](https://paragraph.com/@okimraise/aarn-protocol-ama-recap)*