DeFAI Framework Now Live with Full IOTA Integration

• The AUTOMATE DeFAI framework supports IOTA EVM, along with major Layer-1 and Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, and BNB Chain.
• AUTOMATE emphasizes security in high-stakes DeFi activities, minimizing errors in essential processes like staking, bridging, and swapping.

The IOTA Foundation has recently announced that the official DeFAI framework from HeyAnon, for its AUTOMATE TypeScript has finally gone live. This new typescript seeks to boost developer engagement while supporting a thriving and open system in partnership with the IOTA EVM.

The official DeFAI framework that includes #IOTA is now live – go check it out! https://t.co/ZU3op5upTD

— IOTA (@iota) January 15, 2025

IOTA and HeyAnon Working on DeFAI

HeyAnon is an AI-driven DeFAI protocol focused on streamlining decentralized finance interactions. As mentioned in our previous news brief, the protocol recently AUTOMATE, a TypeScript framework tailored for DeFi protocols.

AUTOMATE will serve as a blockchain abstraction layer, thereby offering a seamless connection between decentralized finance (DeFi) and artificial intelligence (AI). Currently, the framework supports IOTA EVM along with other Layer-1 and Layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche (AVAX), BNB Chain, Kava EVM, and Sonic.

In order to expand its cross-chain capabilities further, the AUTOMATE team has announced plans to integrate Solana (SOL), making the framework increasingly adaptable for developers and users alike, as we discussed earlier.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) often involves significant complexity, with on-chain transactions susceptible to risks like errors, misconfigurations, or the loss of funds due to incomplete or invalid parameters. AUTOMATE addresses these issues with a security-first approach, ensuring reliable and error-free operations.

For high-stakes DeFi operations, AUTOMATE puts a high emphasis on security. The framework minimizes errors in other essential activities like staking, bridging, and swapping, thereby significantly reducing the risk of fund losses. This strong reliability makes AUTOMATE an ideal choice for large treasuries, non-profit DAOs, and other mission-critical DeFi applications.

What Is DeFAI?

This year in 2025, the decentralized finance (DeFi) market is undergoing major innovation with the recent trends hinting at the merger of DeFi and AI, dubbed DeFAI. Thus, this newly emerged field is nothing ut a combination of the DeFi ecosystem along with AI-driven analytics and automation. Analysts believe that the market for these solutions could surge anywhere between $1 billion to $10 billion by the end of the year.

These DeFAI projects continue to capture traders’ attention, with tokens such as AIXBT, GRIFFAIN, Hey Anon (ANON), Autonolas (OLAS), and ORBIT’s GRIFT recording notable weekly gains.

DeFAI is still in its nascent stages, with much of its current focus on momentum trading similar to memecoins, leaving ample room for rapid development. By merging the decentralized principles of DeFi with the computational power of AI, DeFAI marks a pivotal shift in the crypto landscape.

While challenges remain—such as enhancing model capabilities, ensuring transparency, bolstering security, and navigating regulation—its potential is undeniable. If these hurdles are overcome and tokenization proves valuable, DeFAI could revolutionize finance.