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dYdX OKs 75% of Protocol Fees for DYDX Buybacks After On-Chain Vote

The move links tokenholder value to fee revenue through open‑market purchases.

Overview

  • Proposal #313 passed with 59.38% approval in a Nov. 11–13 on‑chain vote, and the new allocation takes effect immediately.
  • Under the revised split, 75% of fees fund DYDX buybacks, with 5% directed to the Treasury SubDAO and 5% to the MegaVault.
  • Repurchased tokens are reported to be staked to validators, reducing circulating supply, while no definitive burn policy has been announced.
  • Nethermind Research backed the shift as a more efficient use of revenue, citing weak MegaVault performance and historical buyback announcements that averaged 13.9% outperformance.
  • Analysts estimate the program could retire roughly up to 5% of total supply annually at current prices, though early market reaction was muted and outcomes depend on sustained revenue and execution.