TL;DR
Avantis is the new zero-fee perps exchange on Base that’s pushing a bold promise to earn real revenue. It combines institutional-grade execution with transparent staking rewards, using the AVNT token as both a backstop and a yield-sharing instrument.
Traders get zero-fee perpetuals with accurate oracle execution, guaranteed stops, and a liquidation engine that’s actually predictable. While Stakers share in real protocol earnings through a security module that backs the venue. If the team sustains liquidity depth and spreads under zero-fee pressure, Avantis could become the go-to DEX for professional perps trading on Base. If not, the model risks turning zero-fee hype into zero-fee bleed.
What Is Avantis?
Avantis is a Base-native perpetuals DEX offering traders a simple deal, zero-fee trading without sacrificing execution quality. Under the hood, it’s an on-chain perps engine powered by accurate oracles, modular risk management, and a custom liquidation framework that aims to reduce slippage and keep positions solvent. The platform’s Zero-Fee Perpetuals (ZFP) program eliminates maker and taker fees on select pairs, while still generating revenue through ancillary sources like funding spreads and keeper incentives.
Each trade on Avantis runs through a verified oracle feed and guarantees the user’s stop-losses (SLs) and take-profits (TPs) will execute near intended levels. Meaning that no one on Avantis got needlessly liquidated this past week. This alone sets it apart from DEXs that rely on lagging price feeds or opaque liquidation processes. The experience feels closer to a centralized exchange, with an order flow that’s transparent, automated, and verifiable.
Beyond trading, Avantis introduces a Staking Security Module (SSM). Its a shared-risk pool where AVNT holders stake tokens to secure the exchange and earn a portion of its real, on-chain revenue. Staked tokens can be used to cover system deficits in extreme conditions, effectively making stakers the backbone of venue safety. It’s a model reminiscent of Synthetix’s early staking design, updated for 2025’s Base ecosystem.
Avantis is also one of the first DEXs outside of Hyperliquid to release a public SDK for perpetuals trading. This means developers, bots, and AI agents can plug directly into the Avantis backend to trade programmatically or integrate features into other apps. From algo traders to Telegram bots, the SDK layer creates a potential distribution moat: more integrations = more volume = more fee flow to the protocol.
Products & Ecosystem
Avantis is more than a trading venue; it’s an expanding product suite built to serve three layers of users: traders, developers, and token holders.
1. Zero-Fee Perpetuals (ZFP)
The flagship product. Traders can open positions without paying maker or taker fees, a massive incentive for high-frequency and social traders. Avantis compensates via spreads and other venue flows, ensuring revenue sustainability.
2. Staking Security Module (SSM)
The core of the token economy. AVNT stakers provide insurance-like protection to the protocol and receive periodic revenue distributions. This system borrows from proven mechanisms like Synthetix’s debt pool but ties rewards strictly to real income.
3. Avantis SDK
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