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Shogun Partners with Reactive Network for On-Chain AI Automation

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Shogun Team
Shogun Core Contributors

Shogun is teaming up with Reactive to bring on-chain automation to AI-driven DeFi strategies, making them faster, more reliable, and fully transparent.

We're excited to share that Shogun, a DeFi platform using AI to move capital across protocols, is now integrating with Reactive Contracts. This lets Shogun ditch off-chain keepers like Chainlink or Gelato and handle fallback actions like exits or asset swaps entirely on-chain.

The goal is simple: pair real-time AI signals with automated, trustless execution, no middlemen, no delays.

What Shogun Does Differentlyโ€‹

Shogun is building a smarter way to manage DeFi capital. Instead of sticking to fixed strategies or reacting manually, it uses AI to track changing conditions โ€” like APYs going up or down, and adjusts on the fly.

Execution is just as deliberate as the signal. Funds never leave the vault's custody; every hop runs through pre-set slippage limits, depth thresholds, and circuit-breaker caps. The result is capital that pivots instantly, stays self-custodied, and leaves a crystal-clear paper trail: no off-chain bots, no button-mashing, no guesswork.

Where Reactive Comes Inโ€‹

Reactive contracts are built to act when something changes on-chain. In Shogun's case, if a strategy's APY drops below a set threshold, the contract can exit the position or move funds to stablecoins, no off-chain triggers, no delay.

This brings a few key advantages:

๐Ÿ”— On-Chain Executionโ€‹

Shogun's AI sends signals, and Reactive contracts handle the response instantly.

โšก Faster Risk Responsesโ€‹

Users avoid losses by getting out of bad positions quickly.

๐Ÿ“‹ Clear Audit Trailโ€‹

Every move is logged on-chain and easy to verify.

๐Ÿค– Less Manual Workโ€‹

Automated fallback actions reduce the need for constant monitoring and intervention.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Better Capital Efficiencyโ€‹

Idle or underperforming capital is quickly reallocated, improving returns.

Building a Smarter DeFi Stackโ€‹

This isn't just a one-off integration. It shows how AI and smart contracts can work together to build more responsive and resilient systems. With Shogun and Reactive, you get:

  • Automation that actually reacts to the market
  • AI-backed decisions, executed without human intervention
  • A practical path forward for on-chain, AI-assisted DeFi platforms

If you're building something similar or just tired of waiting for off-chain keepers to do their job, this model might be worth a closer look.

Technical Implementationโ€‹

Our integration leverages Reactive Smart Contracts (RSCs) to monitor critical on-chain events:

// Example: Automatic exit when liquidity drops
interface ReactiveConfig {
liquidityThreshold: 1000;
emergencyAction: 'exit';
targetStrategy: '0xStrategyAddress';
}

// When large liquidity changes occur:
// 1. Reactive hook detects event
// 2. Validates against thresholds
// 3. Triggers autoEmergencyExit()
// 4. Strategy executes protection

The system operates with 1-2 block reaction times and 99.9% reliability, providing institutional-grade protection for AI-driven strategies.

Real-World Impactโ€‹

Since implementing Reactive integration:

  • 50% faster emergency responses compared to off-chain keepers
  • Zero failed protection events during market volatility
  • 100% transparent execution with full on-chain audit trail
  • Reduced operational overhead by eliminating keeper management

What's Nextโ€‹

Bringing Reactive Network into Shogun is a big step toward smarter, self-operating DeFi platforms. It shows that automation and intelligence can go hand in hand, and that DeFi doesn't have to rely on centralized tools to stay dynamic.

For Reactive, it's a real-world demo of how its contracts can power AI-driven strategies, a clear signal to developers building dynamic, data-responsive dApps.

More updates, deep dives, and use cases are on the way. Follow Reactive Network and Shogun to stay in the loop.

Welcome aboard, Shogun. Time to put your AI to work โ€” on-chain.


About Reactive Networkโ€‹

The Reactive Network, pioneered by PARSIQ, ushers in a new wave of blockchain innovation through its Reactive Smart Contracts (RSCs). These advanced contracts can autonomously execute based on specific on-chain events, eliminating the need for off-chain computation and heralding a seamless cross-chain ecosystem vital for Web3's growth.

Central to this breakthrough is the Inversion of Control (IoC) framework, which redefines smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) by imbuing them with unparalleled autonomy, efficiency, and interactivity. By marrying RSCs with IoC, Reactive Network is setting the stage for a transformative blockchain era, characterized by enhanced interoperability and the robust, user-friendly foundation Web3 demands.

About Shogunโ€‹

Shogun is an AI-powered DeFi yield optimization protocol that automatically maximizes returns across multiple DeFi platforms. Our platform uses advanced machine learning to identify the best opportunities and manage risk, all with full transparency and self-custody.


Ready to experience AI-driven DeFi automation? Learn more about Shogun or explore our Reactive Hooks integration.