The DeFi space has always been characterized by its wild-west-like volatility, high yields, and often unsustainable practices. However, the tide is shifting, with flatcoins like SPOT heralding a new era of stability and resistance to inflation. In this article, we delve into the mechanics of the SPOT Vault and discuss…

Matthew Fisher, the growth lead at Buttonwood, has proposed a strategy to seed liquidity for a new AMPL-SPOT pair on Button Swap. …

The Ampleforth ecosystem has seen a bustling second quarter (Q2) in 2023, with the AMPL and SPOT tokens exhibiting distinct dynamics. Amidst broader economic cooling, the ecosystem witnessed market contractions, resilience against downturns, and promising new developments in governance and community engagement. While AMPL faced a contraction, hitting historic lows…

As we stand in May 2023, the United States teeters on the edge of a fiscal precipice, embroiled in a recurring deadlock over the decision to raise the debt ceiling. The Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, issues stern warnings about the imminent risk of cash exhaustion by early June, if the…

Ampleforth (AMPL) represents a groundbreaking approach to digital assets, with features that differentiate it from established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. As an innovative token with an adaptive supply mechanism, AMPL aims to provide a stable unit of account while addressing some of the challenges faced by traditional financial systems. …

In a recent governance discussion, the Ampleforth community has been contemplating a proposal to update the tranche ratios for SPOT’s collateral. The proposed change would increase the tranche ratios from the current 20/80 to 25/75. …

Abstract DAO treasuries play a vital role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, with their value being susceptible to market fluctuations. This paper explores the potential of Ampleforth (AMPL) as a value-add to DAO treasuries through a case study. AMPL, with its unique elastic supply mechanism, offers stable purchasing power and…

The SPOT token officially launched in December 2022, resulting in a massive monetary expansion of the AMPL protocol as hype returned to the Ampleforth ecosystem. Q1 2023 represents the first full quarter of SPOT’s existence and initially came with a lot of unknowns. Ultimately, what started as a theory by…

With the collapse of several traditional banks, including Silvergate, SVB, and now Credit Suisse, centralized monetary policy (as dictated by the central banks of several countries) is now at the forefront of global discussions. It is no secret that the global economy is now beginning to feel the effects of…