Zircuit Launches AI Trading Engine for High-Speed Cross-Chain DeFi with Institutional-Grade Security

Zircuit has unveiled an AI-driven trading engine aimed at enabling high-speed, cross-chain execution in decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. The platform, which builds on its existing Deposit Vaults securing over $950 million in stablecoins, ETH, and BTC, introduces real-time signal detection and automated trading capabilities across EVM chains and Solana. The engine, dubbed “Hyperliquid for AI Trading,” is positioned as a complementary tool to Zircuit’s passive yield products, creating a dual-layered on-chain financial ecosystem. Users can leverage AI-generated trading signals, cross-chain auto-routing, and one-click strategy execution while benefiting from institutional-grade security measures, including sequencer-level protections and anti-phishing technology [1].

The launch timeline includes a closed beta in late July 2025 for existing vault users, followed by a public launch in August 2025 with SDK access for developers. By Q4 2025, Zircuit plans to distribute 10 million ZRC tokens in ecosystem grants to support community-built AI models. Vault users will receive beta invitations and trading incentives, while new users who join Deposit Vaults now will qualify for fee rebates on future AI trading. The platform also announced plans for an AI-trading competition to reward developers and quants with grants and bounties [1].

Dr. Martin Derka, co-founder of Zircuit, emphasized the platform’s mission to enhance both security and intelligence in on-chain finance. The AI Trading Engine integrates real-time insights with seamless execution, maintaining the same security infrastructure that safeguards Zircuit’s vaults. This includes battle-tested smart contracts and anti-exploitation protocols developed by the team of web3 security experts and PhDs behind the project [1].

The product’s cross-chain functionality addresses a key pain point in DeFi—liquidity fragmentation—by enabling automated arbitrage and market-neutral strategies across multiple protocols. By handling wallet management, gas optimization, and slippage control, Zircuit reduces the technical barriers for users to engage with DeFi. Analysts note that the combination of AI-driven decision-making and institutional security could attract both retail and institutional traders seeking efficiency and safety in volatile markets [1].

Zircuit’s Deposit Vaults already serve as a foundation for its user base, offering non-custodial yield through a battle-tested security stack. The AI Trading Engine’s focus on passive and active income streams aligns with broader trends in DeFi, where hybrid financial products aim to cater to diverse risk appetites. The platform’s emphasis on minimizing execution latency and maximizing capital efficiency positions it as a competitive alternative to centralized trading systems while preserving the transparency of blockchain technology [1].

For further details, users can access zircuit.com or follow the project on X/Twitter @ZircuitL2. The press release is sponsored by Zircuit’s commercial partners, as noted in the disclaimer.

Source: [1] [title: Zircuit Launches AI Trading Engine for Lightning-Fast, Cross-Chain Trading] [url: https://decrypt.co/331597/zircuit-launches-ai-trading-engine-for-lightning-fast-cross-chain-trading]