aPriori provides an intelligent order‑flow coordination layer for proof‑of‑stake blockchains that aggregates staking positions and routes them through a MEV‑optimized protocol. Users lock native tokens (e.g., $MON) and receive a liquid derivative token ($aprMON) that can be used across DeFi, capturing MEV rewards to boost base staking yields while maintaining self‑custody and on‑chain transparency.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
VCFounders
Product
Problem
Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks often suffer from fragmented liquidity and limited yield opportunities for delegators, while miners and validators face challenges capturing MEV (maximal extractable value) without compromising security or decentralization.
Solution
Apr delivers an intelligent order‑flow coordination layer that aggregates staking positions and routes them through a MEV‑optimized protocol. Users stake native tokens (e.g., $MON) and receive a derivative token ($aprMON) that can be deployed across DeFi applications, unlocking additional yield streams. The platform captures MEV rewards generated by high‑performance blockchains and distributes them to stakers, effectively amplifying their base PoS returns. All assets remain under user custody, and the system enforces a 10‑day withdrawal delay to maintain network stability while providing transparent, on‑chain accounting of rewards and locked positions.
Target Audience
Target users are PoS token holders seeking higher yields through MEV participation and DeFi developers looking for a reliable source of liquid staking assets.
Features
- Derivative staking token ($aprMON) that represents locked native assets and is usable in DeFi protocols
- MEV‑powered reward engine that captures and redistributes maximal extractable value to participants
- On‑chain order‑flow coordination to optimize transaction ordering and improve overall network efficiency
- Self‑custody architecture ensuring users retain full control of their underlying assets
- Built‑in lock‑up and withdrawal schedule (10‑day delay) to balance liquidity with network security