Authors
Ryan aka @MrBobbie, BizDev lead a Cede Labs, a french startup backed by GSR, Stake Capital, and DoraHack.
Summary
This proposal introduces cede.store, a Chrome extension serving as an on-ramp solution to bring liquidity from centralized exchanges (CEXs) to Aura Finance. It enables users to seamlessly transfer assets from CEXs into on-chain wallets and invest them in the Aura Finance dApp. The goals are to improve user onboarding, leverage CeFi assets, and increase Aura’s TVL as well as AURA token trading volume.
Background
This proposal is essential for the protocol as it outlines the establishment of a Liquidity Task Force (LTF) focused on expanding Aura’s liquidity, increasing TVL, and onboarding new users. It emphasizes strategies to incentivize users to invest in Aura Finance by providing a superior user experience, particularly by reducing frictions associated with transferring CEX assets to a DeFi wallet.
Proposal
Cede.store is a browser extension with a non-custodial MetaMask-style interface focused on enabling users to manage off-chain assets across major CEXs like Kucoin or Bitget.
The proposal suggests integrating a ‘Transfer From CEXs’ option into Aura Finance’s Bridge, allowing users to seamlessly transfer their off-chain assets to on-chain wallets (e.g., SubWallet, Rabby, Phantom) and invest in the Aura Finance dApp with a few clicks.
Anticipated benefits of integrating cede.store include:
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Aura Users: Access a new method to transfer funds to on-chain wallets, facilitating the use of Aura services such as the Bridge or Lock.
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Aura dApp: Integration removes onboarding frictions for both existing and new users, leveraging their CeFi assets while remaining within the dApp. Users can efficiently send AURA tokens from KuCoin or BitGet to their on-chain wallet, then lock them into the Aura Finance dApp, potentially increasing TVL.
Our documentation: Integrate Withdrawal Features – cede.store
Our demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDP_k7oxzcg
Regarding the concerns you may have on the security/tech side:
cede.store allows users to connect their API key and Access key (OAuth) from CEXs to manage and track their off-chain assets. Our solution is a non-custodial Chrome extension with the same DeFi UX (we want to uphold DeFi values). Therefore, we don’t store the API keys; they are stored client-side, not server-side.
We employ the same battle-tested encryption model as Metamask and recently underwent an audit by Hacken, receiving a perfect 10/10 score. They made the announcement recently.
Additionally, we are working with Ledger’s Former CTO and Co-founder to integrate API keys in a hardware wallet, making it even more secure for users.
So, we don’t store any CEX credentials. The user maintains ownership of these.
Voting
This proposal will remain open before the next Snapshot.
I appreciate and encourage an open discussion on the subject should there be any concerns or questions.
This vote will be a single-choice vote. You may vote “For” or “Against” this proposal or choose to abstain from the vote. By voting “For” this proposal, you are expressing support for the integration of cede.store with the specifications outlined in this proposal.