Delegate Address: 0xaFeC0951EC3C1AC7017F80D2f4c2D668755cc23b
Email: governance@avantgarde.finance
Website: https://avantgarde.finance/
X: https://x.com/avantgardefi
Avantgarde Finance
Avantgarde is a crypto-native asset management firm that has been building in DeFi since 2016, applying institutional discipline on-chain to deliver sustainable, risk-adjusted returns at the digital asset frontier. With decades of tier-1 TradFi experience and as co-founders of asset management protocol Enzyme, we blend rigorous risk-management and capital-markets expertise with deep, hands-on knowledge of DeFi protocols and infrastructure to serve as a trusted strategic partner within the ecosystem.
We are proud to support industry-leading crypto organisations and protocols with curated vault strategies, bespoke treasury management and active DAO governance; including Uniswap, Arbitrum, Morpho, Nexus Mutual, Compound, Gitcoin, and others.
Voting Philosophy & Core Principles
The team brings a wealth of experience from firms like Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Messari, Genesis, and Binance and has been building in DeFi for many years as treasury managers, strategy curators, and infrastructure providers. As active delegates in DAOs like Uniswap, Compound and Velora, we’re deeply emerged in the crypto ecosystem where we leverage our network and partners to create synergies and win-win outcomes.
Avantgarde’s core vision and mission is all about delivering the ultimate crypto and asset management experience through innovative products and services rooted in transparency, simplicity, and accessibility. By bringing a wealth of financial and builders expertise across both TradFi and DeFi, we support DAOs in key areas such as capital allocation, vault curation, treasury management, liquidity provision, and ecosystem growth.
Our governance contributions are shaped by a few key values:
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.
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.
Accessibility: Participation shouldn’t be limited to those with technical knowledge or insider experience. We strive to make governance, funding structures, and community involvement as approachable and understandable as possible for everyone.
Accountability: A healthy DAO requires transparency and follow-through. We’ll push for initiatives to include well-defined goals, progress checkpoints, and clear reporting structures to make sure actions align with commitments.
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
Commitment to Rootstock
Rootstock’s mission of bringing Bitcoin-secured smart contracts to a global audience aligns closely with our own vision of expanding financial access and decentralization. As Rootstock grows its ecosystem of builders, applications, and adoption within Bitcoin communities, we see an important role for Avantgarde to:
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Support Builders & Adoption: Back proposals that empower developers, strengthen infrastructure, and attract real usage on Rootstock.
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Promote Sustainable Treasury Practices: Apply our asset management and treasury expertise to ensure Rootstock’s resources are used effectively for long-term growth.
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Strengthen Governance: Advocate for transparent, inclusive, and accountable governance processes that empower Rootstock’s global community.
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Enable Cross-Ecosystem Synergies: Leverage our active participation in other DAOs to connect Rootstock with broader DeFi, liquidity, and RWA opportunities.
Overall, our goal is to bring holistic practices and proven expertise to help Rootstock evolve in an organized, transparent, and sustainable way.
Conflicts of Interest:
While no direct conflict of interest exists, Avantgarde is actively contributing and working with a number of chains across the wider crypto 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. Should a conflict of interest arise, our general rule is to abstain from voting on proposals where we stand to directly benefit. If in doubt, we will disclose the case in question and consult the community for advice.