dYdX Launches Token Buyback Program and 2025 Roadmap

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By dYdX
May 1, 2025, 3:51 PM
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dYdX has implemented a significant tokenomics update through its first-ever buyback program.​ Key points:

  • 25% of net protocol fees now allocated to buying and staking $DYDX tokens
  • New fee distribution: 40% staking rewards, 25% buybacks, 25% MegaVault, 10% treasury

2025 Development Roadmap:

  • Immediate focus: Indexer reliability, faster deposits via Skip protocol
  • Mobile interface launch and trading feature improvements
  • Future plans include IBC Eureka integration for Ethereum connectivity, spot trading, and multi-asset margining

The program aims to strengthen alignment between platform growth and token value.​

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A key benefit of the dYdX Buyback program is to align incentives between all stakeholders. Now, both token holders and the dYdX network will benefit from platform growth, thanks to 25% of all net protocol fees going directly into buying and staking $DYDX tokens - significantly

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dYdX, committed to true decentralisation since 2017. For 8 years, the community has been empowered to shape the future of dYdX through governance. On March 24th, the community voted for the first-ever $DYDX buyback program, with 25% of all dYdX net protocol fees going towards

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With the Buyback Program live, dYdX protocol revenue is now allocated as: 🔹 10% - Treasury 🔹 25% - MegaVault 🔹 25% - Buybacks 🔹 40% - Staking Rewards. A structure built for long-term sustainability and network growth 🤝

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A lot is coming for dYdX in 2025 on the software side, so let's have a look at the roadmap ahead: Immediate Priorities (Next Two Months) 🔹 Indexer Reliability: The dYdX Chain performs well, but the website stability suffers in volatile markets due to Indexer issues. It's a

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