the ASRT, or aarnâ staking rewards program, is a refreshing fair-launch initiative designed to incentivize and reward early contributors to the aarnâ protocol. asrt’s primary function is to secure liquidity on âtv vaults, rewarding early TVL deployers with preferential access to the protocol token at its 2024 seed-round valuation. this transparent and community-first design ensures that those who support the protocol in its earliest stages are aligned with investors, entering at the same fair valuation rather than inflated public prices.

the next frontier in DeFi: structured, scalable, transparent strategies

to set the context for the ASRT, it's important to understand the role of asset management and aarna’s mission. over 36% of global financial assets in traditional markets are managed through structured strategies (or asset management) - etfs, mutual funds, quant and hedge funds, and engineered investment products designed to optimize for specific outcomes.

in crypto, however, structured strategies represent less than 3% of total assets. while DeFi has built powerful primitives like lending, trading, and staking, the infrastructure to compose them into scalable, automated, and transparent strategies has been missing.

that’s the gap aarnâ is solving at both the infrastructure and application layers. the mission is simple: structure defi by turning fragmented opportunities into simplified, risk-managed products that are accessible at scale.

this is essential because most DeFi activity today is fragmented and manual. users must navigate multiple protocols, assess risks independently, and execute transactions on their own. this complexity not only limits adoption but also keeps institutional capital on the sidelines.

and aarnâ addresses this by combining tokenized vault infrastructure with a proprietary deep learning model, and a mobile-first ux - delivering structured strategies across yield markets, and ai-managed token portfolios, and intelligent on-chain indices.

what is ASRT

ASRT (aarnâ staking reward token) is a highly rewarding token designed to incentivize early adopters of aarnâ. it is the early ticket to $AARNA, the protocol token, which is slated for a TGE soon this year. the fair launch design of ASRT provides access to $AARNA at the 2024 seed round valuation of $ 40 m.

how to earn it

there are three routes to accessing ASRT at the moment, with the primary focus and allocation being towards the âtv timelock and staking program.

timelock and staking program

aarnâ’s timelock and staking programs reward users who commit liquidity early. by staking vault tokens, users strengthen the protocol and unlock extra ASRT rewards on top of native yields.

as a full-stack asset management protocol, aarnâ has multiple âtv (aarnâ tokenized vaults) strategy vaults - USDC yield aggregation, ai quant token portfolios, autonomously rebalanced on-chain indexes. the timelock program enables depositors of âtv vaults to stake their vault tokens and softlock for flexible periods to earn ASRT.

for example, âtvusdc a composable yield token that already aggregates base USDC yield, and stakes the underlying âtv asset to boost payouts up to 3x the native USDC yield via ASRT. at current rates, that’s around 18% apy, including USDC plus ASRT rewards, making it one of the most attractive entry points for new users.

from a tokenomics perspective, 10% of the $AARNA supply is allocated towards the timelock program, so ASRT worth $4mn will be earned by early TVL deployers. this still converts to $AARNA at seed round valuation, so its real value could be a significant multiple.

partner protocol incentives

the second route to ASRT is via protocol partnership initiatives. deep, early liquidity is the foundation of vault adoption, so we’ve built structured incentive programs tailored to how professional lps deploy capital.

instead of ad-hoc arrangements, aarnâ provides transparent, programmable rewards that integrate naturally with partner protocols and liquidity venues, whether through yield marketplaces, structured lp syndicates, or dex pools.

this means access to customized reward curves, boosted yield multipliers, and favorable emission profiles, ensuring that capital deployed into aarnâ works harder from day one while maintaining long-term sustainability.

for example, lps could provide liquidity through pendle, where âtvusdc tokens can be split into yield-bearing and fixed-income positions, with boosted ASRT incentives available for early liquidity providers.

community contributors

finally, aarnâ values its community contributors seriously & genuinely and rewards them generously via the ASRT program too. approx 35% is allocated towards this. the aarnâ vanguard program, verified ambassadors receive ASRT for measurable social contributions. we have onboarded over 250 micro-kols from across the globe to act as aarnâ’s first line of buzz, creating a flywheel for token distribution as well as social validation

the fair launch design of ASRT

ASRT is designed as a fair launch mechanism. most token launches favour insiders- vcs and private investors, while early users who bootstrapped early TVL end up entering at inflated valuations.

asrt’s fair launch design flips this by rewarding early users of the protocol, the same way as the seed investors. ASRT fixes entry for early adopters and deployers at the 2024 seed valuation of ~$40m fdv

this model ensures early contributors are rewarded on equal terms. by capping supply, setting transparent mechanics, and giving liquidity providers preferential access at seed valuation, the design ensures early adopters benefit most from supporting the protocol’s foundation.

why this matters in the context of ASRT & $AARNA

on-chain structured finance has already proven its market potential. protocols like maple, reserve, ondo, and etherfi each addressed a slice of the asset management stack in various ways, serving institutions and retail. they managed to reach hundreds of millions to multi-billion-dollar in token valuations at the token generation event ( TGE) and beyond.

• maple brought institutional credit on-chain.
• reserve designed asset-backed index currencies
• ether fi made crypto truly consumerized
• yearn, the original aggregator, optimized yield across protocols

each solved an important piece of the puzzle, but none natively packaged ai-driven portfolios, indices, and hybrid exposure vaults into tokenized products with user lifecycle automation.

the rationale behind comparing competitor fdv’s

that’s the category aarnâ is building towards, the next evolution of on-chain asset management. aarnâ’s thesis is to enable investors around the world to invest in popular and complex DeFi primitives in one place with one click.

by earning ASRT today, you’re getting access to $AARNA at TGE; you’re not just collecting rewards; you’re getting an early-stage entry into a protocol aiming to define a new category, at a price point that won’t be available once the market catches on.

$AARNA has three key functions:

1. $AARNA secures liquidity through the âtv timelock & staking programs. users stake âtv tokens and accrue ASRT ( aarna staking rewards). a predetermined cap has been set to ensure fairness and minimize reliance on protocol incentives solely.

2. âtars is aarnâ’s interactive, user-facing ai agent. think of it as a personal intelligent DeFi guide. $ aarna holders can chat with âtars directly to explore strategies, ask questions, and get clarity on complex vault mechanics. it helps with:

   1. DeFi portfolio recommendations tailored to user vault positions.
   2. automated execution of complex multi-step strategies.
   3. early access to new strategy modules as they roll out. only available to $AARNA token holders

3. $AARNA holders can stake into $veaarna to participate in governance. shape vault design, strategy parameters, and protocol direction aligning aarna’s growth with its community.

preferential vesting for early deployers

being early should mean more than just bragging rights; it should give a real advantage. that’s why early vault deployers who earn and convert ASRT into $AARNA receive preferential vesting terms:

• 50% of earned ASRT and converted and unlocked immediately at TGE
• the remaining 50% vests linearly over 5 months

this means early adopters not only lock in seed valuation pricing, but also enjoy faster liquidity on their $AARNA than later participants. this route will also be the primary option for the protocol to release $AARNA liquidity in markets, in line with the fair launch design.

about aarnâ

aarnâ is an advanced DeFi asset management platform, designed at the intersection of AI and DeFi, to help users manage their digital assets lifecycle.