Surge Season 2 Final Week Countdown

dYdX outlined its comprehensive strategy to maximize **$DYDX token utility** through multiple mechanisms: **Current Features:** - Stake $DYDX to earn USDC from protocol fees - **25% of net protocol fees** fund monthly buybacks (4M+ tokens already repurchased) - Purchased tokens are staked to validators, boosting network security **Coming Soon:** - **5-10% validator commission discounts** for stakers - Direct USDC ↔ DYDX swapping via Osmosis integration - One-click staking from the web interface The strategy creates a **flywheel effect**: trading activity generates fees → fees fund buybacks and staker rewards → increased staking strengthens network security → enhanced utility attracts more traders. dYdX emphasizes three core actions: - **Trade to earn** - **Stake to secure** - **Govern to steer** This approach aims to strengthen the connection between protocol success and token value in the community-owned network. [Read the full roadmap](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/august-roadmap-update)

**dYdX launches second Onchain Royale competition** The decentralized exchange is partnering with Crypto.com's Onchain Wallet for another trading tournament starting September 4. **Key details:** - $20,000 prize pool up for grabs - Powered by dYdX Arena platform - Registration now open at [dydx.xyz/cryptocom](https://www.dydx.xyz/cryptocom?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial) **Recent trading activity:** This follows multiple competitions including a $5,000 Voltrade partnership and previous $10,000 Onchain Wallet event. The original Onchain Royale in July featured a $60,000 prize pool split between consistent traders ($20K) and top performers ($40K). *Available in select jurisdictions with terms and conditions applying.*

**Flow blockchain ($FLOW) joins dYdX's launchable markets** Users can now launch Flow blockchain's native token through dYdX's markets page with instant liquidity. **Key Details:** - Available at [dydx.trade/trade/FLOW-USD](https://dydx.trade/trade/FLOW-USD) - Community-driven listing through dYdX's permissionless system - No official endorsement from dYdX protocol **Important Notes:** - All launchable markets are community-initiated - Users should conduct their own research (DYOR) - Not financial advice (NFA) This continues dYdX's expansion of tradeable assets through their Instant Market Listings feature, allowing any user to launch new perpetual markets without governance approval or listing fees.

**dYdX introduces Order Entry Gateway Service (OEGS)** - a new infrastructure solution that democratizes high-frequency trading access. **Key Features:** - Ultra-low-latency order routing - Immediate streaming data access - No node deployment or maintenance required - Levels playing field between solo traders and institutional firms The service eliminates technical barriers that previously favored well-resourced trading operations, allowing individual traders to compete with the same speed and data access as major firms. [Learn more about OEGS](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/order-entry-gateway-service?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

**dYdX has announced the winners** of their Coinbase Wallet sweepstakes. The contest featured a **$30,000 prize pool** distributed among selected participants. Winners can check if they made the list by visiting the official results page: - [View sweepstakes winners](https://www.dydx.xyz/p/sweepstakes?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial) This follows dYdX's previous $20,000 Twitter giveaway that concluded earlier this year with 100 winners. *Check the winner list to see if you qualified for the payout.*