The latest Bullish Times YouTube session brought together key players in the DeFi space to discuss their recent developments and how they are shaping the future of decentralised finance. Featuring Pete from DragonSwap, Derek from Steer Protocol, and Emperor from Emperor’s Seal, the discussion covered innovations in DEXs, AI-driven liquidity provision, and on-chain aggregation with bridging capabilities.
Dragon Swap: Revolutionizing DEX Trading on SEI EVM
Pete from DragonSwap opened the discussion by sharing exciting updates about their platform, which has been maturing significantly in the SEI EVM ecosystem. One of the biggest upcoming releases is their AI-powered social and in-app platform, designed to enhance community engagement and liquidity farming.
“We’ve integrated AI models trained via Grok and DeepSeek to take both social and in-app inputs, allowing users to farm for DRG tokens,” Pete explained. This initiative is expected to go live in April, offering users a dynamic way to interact with DeFi incentives”.
DragonSwap has also integrated Steer Protocol for automated liquidity management, significantly improving capital efficiency. “We chose the best one, we chose Steer,” Pete said, emphasising the benefits of this partnership in optimizing liquidity strategies.
The conversation then shifted to SEI’s broader DeFi landscape. According to Pete, the collaboration between Dragon Swap and Steer has been instrumental in increasing Total Value Locked (TVL) on SEI, bringing higher yields and attracting more liquidity providers. “With triple-digit APRs on major pools, more investors are paying attention,” he noted.
Steer Protocol: AI-Powered Liquidity Management
Derek from Steer Protocol provided an in-depth look at how their AI-managed pools are transforming DeFi liquidity provision. “We’re currently on 38 chains, supporting 45 different DEXs with about 4,000 vaults running across them,” he stated. Steer’s approach allows users to optimize yield generation across multiple platforms without requiring manual intervention.
The protocol has recently integrated AI-driven auto-rebalancing pools, leveraging predictive analytics from Allur Network. “These models help reduce impermanent loss and optimize asset allocation, allowing for better risk-adjusted returns,” Derek explained. He emphasized that AI’s role in DeFi is only set to grow, with future developments focusing on volatility prediction and more intelligent hedging strategies”.
When asked about how AI strategies compare to traditional liquidity provision, Derek highlighted that AI-based models offer improved risk mitigation by dynamically adjusting to market conditions. “They help starve off deep declines by not selling assets too quickly, which protects users from unnecessary losses,” he added.
Emperor’s Seal: On-Chain Aggregation and Cross-Chain Bridging
Emperor, the founder of Emperor’s Seal, introduced their on-chain DEX aggregator and native bridge, specifically tailored for Pulsechain. “We launched Pulsechain’s first fully on-chain aggregator, ensuring 100% uptime and decentralized route calculations,” he said. Unlike RFQ-based aggregation systems, Emperor’s Seal sources liquidity directly from on-chain pools, providing a censorship-resistant trading experience.
Expanding beyond Pulse Chain, the protocol is set to deploy on SEI, Base, and Bera chain by the end of Q2. Their bridging solution further enhances interoperability, connecting Pulse Chain, Base, and SEI with a high-bandwidth native bridge. “We’ve built an infrastructure that allows seamless cross-chain swaps and bridging, ensuring liquidity flows efficiently between these ecosystems,” Emperor explained.
The native bridge locks assets on one chain and mints equivalent wrapped tokens on another, maintaining supply consistency and enabling deeper liquidity integration. Additionally, Emperor’s Seal has integrated arbitrage opportunities into their platform, allowing users to take advantage of price differences across chains. “With our monitoring tools, users can easily track arbitrage opportunities and maximize their profits,” he added.
The Future of DeFi and Cross-Chain Liquidity
The discussion concluded with insights on the broader impact of these innovations. All three guests agreed that interoperability is the next major frontier in DeFi. Pete emphasized the importance of creating seamless liquidity flows, while Derek noted the growing role of AI in managing cross-chain risk. Emperor reinforced the need for fully decentralized solutions, stating, “The goal is to make DeFi truly permissionless, allowing users to interact across chains without reliance on centralized intermediaries.”
With major players like BlackRock and institutional investors entering the space, the panel acknowledged the changing dynamics of DeFi. While traditional finance’s involvement is inevitable, maintaining decentralization remains a priority. “It’s about striking a balance—leveraging institutional capital while ensuring DeFi remains true to its principles,” Derek concluded.
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