BarnBridge is a decentralised protocol designed to manage risk in the DeFi sector by tokenising market fluctuations and exposure to risks. It allows users to hedge against DeFi yield sensitivity and price volatility by creating multiple assets within a single debt pool with varying risk/return characteristics.
BarnBridge operates on the Ethereum blockchain, utilising smart contracts to manage and tokenise risk. It employs tranching and yield aggregation algorithms to divide digital assets into different risk tranches, allowing users to choose their risk exposure. The protocol aggregates yield from various DeFi platforms, dividing it into tranches with varying degrees of yield. It uses the BOND token for staking and governance, allowing holders to participate in decision-making processes within the BarnBridge DAO.
Potential use cases for BarnBridge include:
BarnBridge was conceived in Q2 2019 by founders Tyler Ward and Troy Murray, with a focus on creating a cross-platform fluctuation derivatives protocol. In September 2020, BarnBridge secured $1 million seed funding, which facilitated the development of its DAO and core products. The platform launched its first liquidity mining pool in October 2020, quickly securing significant total value locked. Its products, like SMART Yield and SMART Exposure, help manage risk and yield optimisation. BarnBridge has continuously evolved, enhancing its governance model and market presence.