Perennial launches a brand new intent layer designed specifically for perpetual futures
Perennial Intents is committed to solving the problem of liquidity fragmentation in DeFi.Perennial officially launches Perennial Intents, a brand new intent layer designed specifically for perpetual futures, aimed at integrating the fragmented liquidity of DeFi and providing a centralized exchange-like experience on-chain. By connecting on-chain and off-chain liquidity sources, Perennial Intents brings deeper market liquidity, superior trading prices, and an integrated trading experience, driving the development of the DeFi industry.
Addressing the Challenge of DeFi Liquidity Fragmentation
"The emergence of Perennial Intents comes at a critical juncture in DeFi development," said Perennial founder Kevin Britz. "Despite the continuous growth of DeFi, on-chain trading accounts for only a small portion of cryptocurrency order flow, and this liquidity is dispersed across hundreds of L1 and L2 networks. The rise of application chains and independent AMMs has led to a total locked value across more than 100 chains (DeFiLlama data) exceeding $10 million, but each has formed an independent financial system. This fragmented liquidity brings numerous challenges to trade execution, such as increased trading costs, heightened slippage, and limited leverage opportunities."
Perennial Intents aims to break liquidity islands by integrating order flow from different sources. Unlike application chains or AMM pools, the intent layer consolidates multi-party liquidity into a unified trading framework, creating a more efficient market.
A Hybrid Model for the Future of DeFi
While the intent layer is not a new concept in DeFi, Perennial Intents introduces a hybrid model that combines off-chain order matching with on-chain AMM settlement. Perennial states that this model simplifies trading through intent-based off-chain order matching while ensuring efficient settlement via on-chain AMMs, thus providing traders with optimal prices. At the same time, liquidity managers can dynamically adjust their funds without long-term collateralization, further enhancing market depth and efficiency.
One-Click Trading and the Perennial Petals Program
This release also introduces two new features: one-click trading and the Perennial Petals rewards program. Now, users can achieve seamless trading with just one collateral account, while the Petals program rewards users for trading activity, initially offering double points.
The Arbitrum team expressed excitement about this release, particularly noting the transformative potential of intent-based derivatives. "Perennial's intent derivatives fundamentally change DeFi by allowing users to define their trading goals, resulting in a more efficient and personalized trading experience," said Peter Haymond, Senior Partnerships Manager at Offchain Labs.
About Perennial
Perennial is a DeFi-native derivatives protocol aimed at providing a liquidity pillar for DeFi. With support from top investors like Polychain, Variant, and Archetype, Perennial has facilitated over $2.8 billion in trading volume. Its ecosystem continues to expand, closely integrating with platforms such as Kwenta, Siren, Rage Trade, and Cryptex Finance.
For more information, please visit Perennial's official website or join the Discord community, or contact lucas@perennial.finance.
