[MEMBER SPOTLIGHT] MARGIN.IO, ONE-STOP SHOP LIQUIDITY PROVIDER
While conducive to radical innovation, lack of regulation can create significant pitfalls for the industry. An unfortunate reality of Web3 today is the prevalence of malpractices, from retail pump-and-dump schemes to institutional money laundering.
Last October, the SEC charged four (4) prominent market makers and four (4) token issuers with market manipulation. Even when legitimate market makers service tokens and do not manipulate the market price, exchanges themselves can try to profit by charging exorbitant fees and strong-arming projects into unfavourable loans and convoluted contracts. These practices profoundly affect the overall industry and can create significant costs for a project, especially an early-stage one.
One of our BAE members, margin.io, is a German-based non-custodial market maker with a long track record of servicing early-stage projects and institutions such as exchanges and hedge funds with their liquidity management suite. Taking pride in being a one-stop shop for liquidity solutions, their fully algorithmic trading approach ensures 24/7 coverage with minimal latency and built-in protection against hostile traders trying to manipulate token prices.
Their non-custodial retainer-based model aims to provide peace of mind to their partners by eliminating potential conflicts of interest and ensuring that no funds can ever be withdrawn from the accounts. Aside from their core MM services, margin.io also consults projects during their listing processes, ensuring they get a deal that fits their needs and situation. If there is ever an issue they cannot resolve themselves, they will readily recommend one of their vetted partners to help you.
Whether you are getting ready for a listing, looking to reduce your MM-related costs or want more control over your liquidity, the margin.io team will gladly take the time to understand your situation and discuss how they can support your project.
If you are interested in meeting with the team, please reach out over Telegram to their BD specialists, Matko (@matko_margin) and Massimo (@massimopm).
