Litepaper
TLDR for Degens
DegenAI is your personal trading assistant created to do the heavy lifting of collecting/analyzing market data (ngmi without data).
What we're cooking:
• DegenAI Terminal = your command center for market analysis and trading automation
• Natural language commands ("Market buy 1 BTC here" or "create 1h twap that places 100$ buy limit orders 1% below the current price on sol and hype.")
• Transform natural language into complete automated trading algorithms in seconds
• Real-time data from multiple sources (finally, no more 20 tabs open)
• Custom dashboards + alerts that actually matter
For the $DGENAI holders:
• Access through staking or monthly sub (your choice anon)
• All revenue (subs, LP, performance fees, etc.) = buyback + burn
• Clear data + efficient automation = better trades
• 24/7 market mastery without the headaches
• Community-driven development (we build what traders need)
Introduction
In the fast-paced world of crypto trading, informed decisions are crucial for capturing opportunities. Enter DegenAI. It is an AI-powered trading assistant that helps traders navigate the complexities of the crypto market.
Designed to empower traders of all experience levels, DegenAI simplifies decision-making and automates complex processes. From gathering critical market data to executing trades or monitoring conditions, DegenAI helps traders operate efficiently in crypto markets.
Vision
To redefine crypto trading by creating an AI assistant that combines market analysis with live data to provide specific trading signals & automated execution.
DegenAI will become the go-to tool for aggregating essential data, enabling informed decisions, and enhancing trading strategies.
Mission
To deliver a platform that processes market analysis, user inputs, and trading instructions through natural language. At full capability, DegenAI will process commands such as:
  • "Monitor BTC funding rates across all venues, alert me when 3 or more flip negative with rising OI, and calculate optimal stoploss based on the 60 daily hma data and structural price levels."
  • "Track whale wallet movements above 1000 BTC, correlate with exchange flows, and notify me of potential accumulation patterns."
  • "When liquidation cascades exceed 500M within 5 minutes, check if price raided into a significant liquidity zone, and execute a scaled entry with 3 orders if volatility decreases."
  • "Create a live dashboard showing correlation between funding rates, whale movements, and liquidation levels, with configurable alerts."
  • "Analyze my last 50 trades, identify what market conditions I perform best in based on XYZ indicators, and suggest strategy adjustments."
Starting with detailed market analysis and gradually expanding to automated trading and custom dashboards, DegenAI will transform how traders interact with and profit from the markets through data aggregation, clear visualization, and intelligent automation.
DegenAI Terminal
Your AI-powered command center for crypto trading. Currently in early access, with public launch scheduled for January 2026.
Natural Language Interface Execute complex trading strategies by describing them in plain English. No coding required, no complex interfaces to learn.
Trade From Anywhere Access through the Terminal, Discord, Telegram, or X DMs via the Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP).
24/7 Automation Define trading rules in natural language. DegenAI monitors conditions and executes when criteria are met.
Multi-DEX Integration Direct wallet integration with HyperLiquid and expanding to additional DEXs. Full order and position management.
Deep Analysis Interactive charts with technical indicators, per-candle historical analysis, and AI-powered market insights.
Real-Time Context The AI knows your portfolio, positions, and trading history. Every response is informed by your actual data.
Speak, Don't Code
Transform natural language into complete automated trading strategies. Describe what you want in plain English - DegenAI builds and executes the algorithm. No programming required, no complex interfaces to learn.
Example Command
"Create a 1h TWAP that places $100 buy limit orders 1% below current price on SOL and HYPE"
Multi-Asset Spread Strategy
"Create a BTC-ETH spread trading automation. Monitor the BTC/ETH ratio. When ratio > 28, short BTC. When ratio < 24, long BTC. Calculate RSI for both assets - only trade when BTC RSI is 30-70. Use $500 position size. Check every 15 minutes on 1h timeframe. Watch SOL as sentiment indicator - if SOL drops >10% in 4h, pause trading."
Advanced Breakout Automation
"Create an automation for HYPE on 15m chart. Execute $500 market buy when: price closes above 50 EMA, RSI(14) between 55-70, MACD histogram positive and increasing, volume above 20-period average, price within 2% of structural resistance. After buying, create child automation that moves stop loss to breakeven at +3%, takes profit at +5%."
Trade From Anywhere
Execute trades directly through the Terminal, or via Discord, Telegram, and X DMs through the Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP). Your trading AI is always accessible, wherever you are.
Automate 24/7
Define your trading rules in natural language. DegenAI monitors market conditions around the clock and executes when your criteria are met - even while you sleep. Set alerts for funding rates, liquidations, price levels, and custom conditions.
Full Trading Suite
Direct HyperLiquid integration with your own wallet. Market, limit, and stop orders. Take profit and stop loss management. Volume farming strategies. Account-level automation and position management.
Real-Time Intelligence
Interactive charts with technical indicators. Per-candle historical analysis. Smart asset switching as you discuss different tokens. User-defined indicator guidelines. All the data you need, aggregated and analyzed in one place.
By connecting this premium utility to $DGENAI token subscriptions, the Terminal ensures direct alignment between platform usage and token value.
Problem & Solution
Crypto trading presents significant challenges. DegenAI addresses each with purpose-built solutions.
Problem Data Overload Traders are overwhelmed by fragmented data across multiple platforms, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
Solution Data Clarity DegenAI aggregates technical and fundamental data from multiple platforms into one interface, converting fragmented data into clear signals.
Problem Manual Execution Manual decision-making is time-consuming and costly in volatile markets, reducing scalability and efficiency.
Solution Efficient Automation AI-driven automation enables predefined criteria for trades and strategies, ensuring timely and precise actions.
Problem Limited Accessibility Beginning traders struggle to access actionable insights and advanced tools, limiting their ability to compete.
Solution Universal Empowerment Clear interface and automation features help novices compete while improving experienced traders' results.
Problem Market Complexity Fast-paced markets demand real-time analysis, execution, and monitoring that humans struggle to maintain.
Solution Simplified Mastery DegenAI analyzes trends, executes trades, and monitors metrics 24/7, while aligning growth with token holder value.
Competitive Advantage
What sets DegenAI apart from existing trading tools and AI solutions:
Dynamic AI-Powered Insights
DegenAI leverages AI to aggregate and analyze market data continuously, providing specific market signals and enabling users to react quickly in volatile markets. Unlike competitors offering static tools, DegenAI dynamically responds to inputs such as wallet activities, funding rates, liquidation events, and technical indicators.
Accessibility and Automation
DegenAI bridges the gap between experienced traders and novices by combining an intuitive interface with automated trading tools. Users can define trading criteria, rely on AI-generated strategies, or transition between manual and automated trading to scale their efforts efficiently.
Aligned Incentives for Growth
As DegenAI grows, token holders benefit from revenue-sharing and usage fees. This creates a direct link between platform usage and holder benefits.
Community-Driven Ecosystem
DegenAI actively engages with the broader crypto community, fostering an active and informed user base while attracting new users to reinforce the platform's value through continuous development and feature expansion.
Practical Tools
With a focus on delivering useful tools and clear market signals, DegenAI ensures long-term relevance by providing value to crypto traders while serving as a stable investment vehicle for token holders.
Technology and Architecture
DegenAI's technology stack is purpose-built to deliver a high-performance, autonomous, and adaptable trading assistant. While the Virtuals Protocol sandbox framework offers an excellent no-code entry point for AI agent development, we've chosen to build DegenAI on a fully custom architecture to improve scalability, flexibility, and functionality.
Core AI Engine and Scalable Framework
At the heart of DegenAI lies an AI engine, integrated with a modular and scalable framework built on the .NET ecosystem. Together, they enable:
  • Autonomy: Execute trades and monitor conditions with minimal user intervention.
  • Market Response: Adjust to market trends and new data, maintaining relevant decision-making.
  • Speed: Process data quickly for rapid analysis and execution.
  • Growth: Add new features, APIs, and tools to handle increasing user demand and market complexity.
Here's how the system processes each interaction:
1
Data Sources
User Inputmessage, asset, timeframe
Terminal DBhistory, guidelines, automations
DEX APIsprices, positions, orders
2
Context Builder
Assembles all data into a unified prompt with system instructions, user profile, portfolio snapshot, and conversation history.
3
Terminal Agent
Understand intent Decide on tools Execute actions
4
Available Actions
Chart switch asset, add zones, list tokens
Trading market, limit, stop orders
Analysis run indicators, web search
Automation create, edit, monitor rules
5
User Receives
Streaming response, real-time chart updates, order execution confirmations, and automation status.
This foundation enables the integration of advanced data streams, as outlined in the next section.
Advanced Data Integration and Automated Execution
DegenAI is building a data bridge between centralized and decentralized sources, expanding our market analysis capabilities. Our phased integration approach will add more insights and automation features over time.
Key Features:
Data Aggregation: Integrates data from various sources to deliver a clear overview of market conditions.
Insights and Automation: Unifies diverse data streams to enable users to:
  • Deploy complex trading strategies based on multiple correlated conditions.
  • Create custom dashboards with real-time data visualization.
  • Configure detailed alerts based on multiple data points.
  • Access aggregated market data through API endpoints.
Together, these capabilities are strengthened by DegenAI's independence and ability to adapt quickly to market needs.
Custom Architecture for Enhanced Capabilities
While inspired by the ease of use that frameworks like Virtuals Protocol provide, DegenAI's custom-built architecture offers direct control and flexibility. This independence allows us to implement new features quickly and create a platform tailored to the needs of our users while scaling for future growth.
DegenAI's architecture is a foundation for redefining crypto trading through an effective blend of AI-driven insights, automation, and adaptability.
Revenue Model
DegenAI's revenue model ensures sustainability and long-term value creation by leveraging platform activity to fund a buyback-and-burn mechanism, reducing token supply and indirectly benefiting token holders.
DegenAI Revenue Model
Platform Access
Access to the DegenAI Terminal will be available through two primary methods:
  • Token Staking: Hold a specified amount of $DGENAI tokens to unlock premium features.
  • Subscription Model: Monthly payment option for users preferring flexible access.
Aggregated Data Services
Following the establishment of our core platform, revenue will be generated through multiple data-driven channels:
  • API Access: Subscription fees for external platforms and agents to access DegenAI's aggregated market data.
  • Custom Indicators: Access to tested trading signals and technical indicators.
  • Data Analytics: Access to market analytics and insights.
Premium Integration Services
As the platform matures, additional revenue streams will be introduced through platform integrations:
  • Discord/Telegram Integration: Premium fees for private group deployments.
  • Custom Agent Development: Revenue from specialized AI agent deployments.
Automation Services
Charges for trading automation tools and alerts enhance the platform's usability while generating consistent revenue.
Liquidity Provision (LP) Rewards
LP rewards, funded by a portion of platform activity, are utilized to buy back and burn tokens, maintaining a sustainable feedback loop.
Scalable Options
Continuously explore and evaluate new revenue streams to adapt to market opportunities and user needs, ensuring the platform remains innovative and competitive.
Tokenomics
Total supply: 1,000,000,000
Tokenomics Distribution
Note: The tokenomics distribution image above is outdated. The unlock event occurred in May, and the full supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens is now circulating.
Token Utility
Potential token applications include:
Staking & Membership
Tokens unlock premium access to the "Plus" model, which consolidates advanced analytics, automation tools, and exclusive features into a single platform.
Features include:
  • Comprehensive analytics with AI-driven insights and visualizations.
  • Custom trading automation workflows and strategy optimization.
  • Proprietary data aggregation presented in intuitive dashboards.
Access to Aggregated Data
Offer token-based subscriptions for API access, enabling external agents and platforms to leverage DegenAI's aggregated and processed data for live trading insights.
Introduce usage-based pricing to scale with customer needs.
Revenue Sharing (Indirect via Tokenomics)
Revenue generated from subscriptions, automation services, and other features fuels the buyback-and-burn mechanism, creating a sustainable value loop for token holders.
Conclusion
DegenAI aspires to improve crypto trading through the Terminal's advanced analytics and automation capabilities. The platform creates an effective ecosystem that attracts, engages, and empowers traders of all levels.
Through AI-driven tools and a sustainable ecosystem powered by $DGENAI, the platform provides lasting value to both its users and token holders. As DegenAI evolves, it remains committed to driving long-term adoption, building an active community of degens, and ensuring a scalable, reliable trading assistant that meets the demands of the crypto space.
Roadmap
Q4 2024
  • Community-First Creation: Assembled a team of seasoned degens to deliver a public tool designed to benefit everyone.
  • Custom AI Architecture: Built from scratch for autonomy and integration.
  • Hyperliquid Market Integration: Live access to Hyperliquid market data and trading infrastructure.
  • Volatility Trading System: Developed beta trading system for volatility-based strategies.
  • Platform Launch: Integrated with Virtuals.io.
  • Biggest Lock Event on Virtuals.io: Locked 30% of the token supply (300,000,000 tokens) for 6 months. This remains the largest token lock executed using the Virtuals.io locking contract.
  • Interactive Beta: Beta release allows users to engage with the AI platform.
  • Website Live: https://degenai.dev/
Q1 2025
  • Litepaper Release: Successfully published a comprehensive document outlining DegenAI's mission, vision, and technical framework.
  • Systems Trader Onboarding: Hired an experienced systems trader to enhance strategy development and execution.
  • Social Engagement Expansion: Onboarded @satoshiheist as a contributor for community interaction and contact management.
  • Revenue Generation Strategy: Refine the revenue model for sustainable growth in upcoming phases.
  • Early Access Terminal: Launch initial closed beta version of DegenAI Terminal for selected users to test core market analysis capabilities.
  • Proven Trader Incentives: Begin incentivizing system traders with validated strategies to integrate their expertise into DegenAI. (Ongoing)
  • Interactive Chart Integration: Deploy customizable chart layouts with integrated technical indicators.
  • Chart Zone System: Visual trading zone highlighting on charts with persistent storage.
  • Advanced Search System: AI-powered web search with 5-tier research prompting and automatic price-level filtering.
Q2 2025
  • DegenAI Terminal (Early Access): Live terminal interface with real-time market analysis and chat-based interaction.
  • Cursor-like Tool-Calling System: Continuous multi-tool orchestration enabling natural, Cursor-style interactions with seamless tool execution across turns.
  • Guidelines & Example Management: User-specific/default indicator guidelines with example libraries, enabling consistent, steerable analysis.
  • LLM Automation System: Natural language trading automation with scheduled condition monitoring and background execution independent of user sessions.
  • ACP Integration: Virtuals Protocol Agent Commerce Protocol enabling trading job execution from X DMs, Telegram, and Virtuals marketplace.
  • Direct HyperLiquid Trading: Full trading interface with user wallets, market, limit, and stop orders, plus take profit and stop loss management, and account-level automation.
  • Volume Farming Bot: Oscillating ATR Grid (OAG) strategy for automated EXP earning with session-based P&L tracking and safety mechanisms.
Q3 2025
  • Trading Automation Suite: Conditional order execution and strategy automation via LLM Automation System.
  • Discord Bot Infrastructure: Complete Discord bot implementation ready for premium user deployment.
  • Advanced Data Integration: Comprehensive market data aggregation including funding rates, open interest tracking, and Price Oracle service.
  • Custom Indicators: Structural Levels, Monday Range, and configurable indicator system with per-candle historical values.
Q4 2025
  • User-Prompted Automation Framework: Natural language strategy definition with LLM-powered condition monitoring and execution.
  • Multi-Framework Support: ACP integration live on Virtuals Protocol, enabling agent-to-agent commerce and cross-platform trading.
  • Gold Verification Badge: Acquired official gold verification status, establishing credibility and trust.
  • Brand Refresh Initiative: Logo redesign, X profile update, and homepage revamp to reflect platform maturity.
  • 2025 Year in Review: Comprehensive article documenting the journey, achievements, and learnings of 2025.
  • Platform Evolution: Continued Terminal development based on user feedback and market needs.
2026 Vision
Building on the foundation established in 2025, our focus for 2026 includes:
  • Public Terminal Launch: January 2026 - Publicly accessible Terminal with full market analysis and trading capabilities.
  • Discord Bot Release: Launch DegenAI bot on Discord platform for premium users.
  • Marketing Push: Strategic marketing campaign to drive adoption heading into 2026.
  • Advanced Alert System: Comprehensive notification system for funding rates, liquidations, and custom conditions.
  • TradingView Integration: Direct connection of TradingView signals for automated trading execution.
  • User-Created Vaults & Leaderboard: Deploy HyperLiquid vaults from Terminal strategies with public leaderboard.
  • Multi-Bot System: Specialized AI agents for different market scenarios and trading styles.
  • Multi-DEX Integration: Expand DEX API integrations (e.g., Lighter) with full automation access, enabling delta neutral and arbitrage trading strategies across multiple platforms.
  • CoinGlass API Integration: Integrate CoinGlass API data to enhance market analysis and automation capabilities with comprehensive market metrics.
  • X402 & ERC-8004 Trust Layer Integration: Upon ERC-8004 launch, integrate X402 protocol to leverage the decentralized trust layer for AI agents, enabling enhanced agent-to-agent collaboration and secure commercial transactions within the machine economy.
  • Telegram Integration: Extend platform access to Telegram users.
  • Advanced Machine Learning: Pattern recognition and predictive analytics for market analysis.
Note: While this roadmap outlines our current vision and plans, the crypto space moves fast. Features and timelines may evolve as we adapt to market dynamics, embrace new technologies, and respond to our community's needs.