Goals and Summary

This proposal outlines a strategic partnership between AirSwap and JOIN to accelerate institutional DeFi adoption. JOIN brings proven institutional traction, including an active contract with Altarius Group (a MiCA-compliant fund manager), providing AirSwap immediate access to institutional trading volume.

Through a $170,000 USD partnership investment in AST, we will integrate AirSwap's core protocols (Delegate, OTC, RFQ) into JOIN's enterprise platform, positioning AirSwap as the preferred solution for institutional DeFi operations. JOIN commits to making AirSwap the default trading solution across our B2B market and will actively support institutions in integrating AirSwap's RFQ functionality into their trading systems, creating multiple pathways for protocol adoption and sustained volume growth.

Project Owner

Alexandre Segalini – CSO, JOIN

Project Scope

Phase 1: Foundation Partnership

• AirSwap Delegate: Institutional-grade limit orders with optimized UI/UX
• AirSwap OTC: Native large block trading for fund execution
• Custom Smart Contracts: Compliance-ready features for regulated use
• Taker RFQ Integration: Taker functionality

Phase 2: Market Expansion

• Streamlined institutional workflows for non-crypto native users
• Compliance-first design with reporting and audit features
• Default routing of trades through AirSwap
• Fund tokenisation marketplace through AirSwap
• Scalable onboarding model for JOIN’s expanding institutional pipeline
• Maker RFQ Integration: Maker functionality

Additional Info

• Altarius Group offering through JOIN: https://altariusgroup.com/institutional-digital-assets-monitoring-platform/

Partnership Value & Strategic Alignment JOIN brings immediate institutional value to AirSwap through proven market traction and regulatory pathways. Our current institutional pipeline includes strong demand in two key areas where AirSwap excels:

• Fund Tokenization – Institutions seeking to tokenize traditional assets
• On-Chain Trading – Direct blockchain execution with compliance requirements

This partnership leverages AirSwap's technical strengths in large block execution and compliant trading arrangements while JOIN provides institutional access and regulatory expertise.

Two active contributors of the AirSwap ecosystem are also part of the JOIN team: @koploseus – CEO / CTO, JOIN @Xtra – COO, JOIN

About JOIN - Your Institutional Gateway Partner

JOIN is an enterprise-grade DeFi infrastructure platform specifically designed for institutional adoption. We bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi through compliance-first design and institutional-grade user experiences.

Platform Features:

• Swap Module: Institutional token exchange with advanced routing and compliance controls
• Savings Module: Yield strategies tailored for institutional risk requirements
• Institutional Interface: Custom UI designed for traditional finance users with familiar workflows

Our modular platform allows institutions to access DeFi protocols through enterprise-grade infrastructure while maintaining the compliance and security standards required by regulated entities.

Request Amount

Total: $170,000 USD in AST. Distributed as follows:

• Tranche 1: The Foundation – $120,000 USD

  • Development of Institutional application and AirSwap’s protocol integration Institutional UI/UX design
  • Smart contract deployment
  • Security audit(s)
  • Deliverable: Functional prototype with working Delegate + OTC integration

• Tranche 2: The Expansion – $50,000 USD (Released post-Altarius launch)

  • Onboarding of additional institutional clients
  • Volume routing optimization
  • Institutional growth engine development
  • Deliverable: Production-ready platform with integrated institutional partners

Aligned Incentives & Shared Success

Mutual Success Framework To ensure strategic alignment between both organizations:

• Equity Partnership – AirSwap DAO receives $170,000 USD equivalent in JOIN tokens during our private funding round, creating shared upside in partnership success. The tokens will be sent to the AirSwap DAO treasury

• Revenue Partnership – If no JOIN token by February 1st, 2026, AirSwap DAO receives 15% of all JOIN platform fees for one year, directly into AirSwap pool fees. Timeline with Milestones

Copyright

This proposal is released to the public domain via CC0.