In an exciting development for the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, Crypto.com Capital, the investment wing of Crypto.com, has announced a significant strategic investment in Moonlander, an innovative decentralized perpetual exchange. Built on the Cronos EVM and zkEVM, Moonlander aims to transform the trading experience with features like up to 1000x leverage and strong institutional-grade security, all while taking a community-focused approach to speculation.
Designed for both seasoned traders and those seeking passive yield, Moonlander addresses critical gaps in the DeFi market. By providing access to high-leverage derivatives trading—which has typically been exclusive to centralized exchanges—the platform enables users to engage in dynamic trading strategies. Additionally, it incorporates reliable passive income opportunities for liquidity providers, benefitting from the scalability and reduced transaction costs inherent in Cronos’ dual-chain architecture.
Central to Moonlander’s innovative framework is the Moonlander Liquidity Pool (MLP). This unique liquidity model acts as a shared asset pool, serving as the counterparty for all trades on the exchange. This structure maximizes capital efficiency while minimizing slippage, ensuring a smoother trading experience. Liquidity providers can earn real yield, paid in CRO and other native tokens, directly generated from the trading fees on the platform. The integration of real-time price feeds from PYTH oracle further enhances security, preserving market integrity and shielding users from potential price manipulation.
Moonlander also embraces the philosophy that “Trading is Social.” By developing tools such as token-specific chat rooms, real-time leaderboards, and narrative-driven markets linked to political events and cultural trends, the platform seeks to merge crypto culture with global speculation, creating a vibrant and engaging user experience.
Tommy Chan, Head of DeFi Investment at Crypto.com Capital, emphasized the promising outlook for Moonlander, stating, “Moonlander’s team has demonstrated exceptional technical vision and the ability to execute on a sophisticated product that we believe can become a cornerstone of the DeFi ecosystem on Cronos.” The investment will help expand the Moonlander development team, enhance platform features, and implement marketing initiatives to boost user adoption and liquidity. Notably, Moonlander has already shown impressive momentum, with a Total Value Locked (TVL) exceeding $33 million and a cumulative trading volume surpassing $2 billion.
Athena, co-founder of Moonlander, expressed optimism about the partnership, stating, “Building on Cronos was a strategic choice, offering us the perfect blend of security, speed, and access to a massive and engaged user community.” This investment signifies a strong validation of Moonlander’s technology and commitment to enhancing the user experience within DeFi.
Furthermore, the native utility and governance token of the Moonlander platform, Full Moon (FM), has recently been listed on the Crypto.com App, making it available to millions of users worldwide.
As both companies aim to propel the next wave of financial innovation on-chain, this collaboration marks a significant step in the evolution of decentralized trading platforms. Moonlander is poised to redefine capital efficiency and features in the DeFi space, promising users an unrivaled trading experience. For more information about Moonlander, visit Moonlander’s website, and for insights into Crypto.com Capital, you can check their site here.
