dYdX

**dYdX launches Surge Season 6** with significant fee reductions for perpetual futures trading throughout September. **Key benefits:** - 50% rebate on both maker and taker fees - Rebates paid in DYDX tokens - Available on web, mobile, and Telegram platforms **Additional rewards:** - Share of $1M rewards pool for UI traders - No registration required - just trade normally The exchange positions itself as the cheapest place to trade DeFi perpetuals during this promotional period. The fee structure applies to all trading activity through September 30th. [Learn more about Surge Season 6](https://www.dydx.xyz/surge?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

The **Onchain Royale trading competition** has officially launched on the Onchain Wallet platform. **Key Details:** - Prize pool: **$20,000 USDC** in rewards - Hosted by @onchain_wallet in partnership with dYdX - Powered by @dydxarena - Late registration allowed during competition **How to Participate:** Traders can join the competition and climb the leaderboard to claim their share of rewards. Early registration provides more time to build ranking position. **Additional Competition:** A separate dYdX x Voltrade ETH trading competition is also running with a **$5,000 prize pool**. [Join Onchain Royale](https://www.dydx.xyz/cryptocom?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

**dYdX has launched Partner Revenue Share**, a new monetization option for developers and integrators. **Key Features:** - Partners earn a percentage of protocol trading fees from their routed volume - Scales with trading volume and user retention - No additional fees charged to traders - Automatic onchain payouts to partner addresses **Two Revenue Options:** - **Builder Codes**: Permissionless per-transaction fees you set - **Partner Rev-share**: Governance-approved percentage of protocol fees - Both can be used together for maximum earnings **How It Works:** - Submit proposal to community for voting - Attach revenue share code when routing orders - Revenue automatically splits to your payout address - All transactions are trackable onchain **Benefits:** - Cleaner user experience with no extra fee line items - Aligns partner incentives with protocol growth - Transparent and automatic payouts - Designed for long-term sustainability The program aims to reward builders who expand access to dYdX's 200+ perpetual markets while maintaining a seamless trading experience.

dYdX outlined its comprehensive strategy to maximize **$DYDX token utility** through multiple interconnected mechanisms. **Current Features:** - Staking $DYDX earns USDC from protocol fees while securing the network - **25% of net protocol fees** fund monthly buybacks (4M+ DYDX already repurchased) - Purchased tokens are staked to validators, boosting security **Coming Soon:** - **5-10% validator commission discounts** for stakers - Direct USDC ↔ DYDX swapping via Osmosis integration - One-click staking after purchase **The Strategy:** Create a flywheel where trading activity feeds back into token value through rewards, governance, and network security. Each component reinforces the others - trade to earn, stake to secure, govern to steer. dYdX emphasizes that protocol success should directly connect to governance token performance, strengthening the community-run network. [Read the full 2025 roadmap](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/august-roadmap-update)

**FLOW blockchain token now available** for trading on dYdX through the launchable markets feature. - Users can launch $FLOW trading pairs instantly via the markets page - Community-driven listing with no project endorsement from dYdX - Standard disclaimer applies: **DYOR and NFA** This continues dYdX's expansion of tradeable assets through their permissionless listing system, allowing users to create markets for tokens they want to trade. [Start trading FLOW](https://dydx.trade/trade/FLOW-USD)

dYdX has launched Week 2 of their Weekly Challenge program, offering traders a $400 reward. To participate, users need to trade any of these boosted markets: - BONK - CRO - ERA - PUMP - ZORA This follows last week's Challenge 1, which required users to connect their wallet and deposit >$50. [Join the challenge](https://www.dydx.xyz/challenges)

dYdX has introduced instant market listings, allowing traders to create new markets without traditional barriers: - No approval process required - Zero listing fees - Immediate market deployment Since launching the Unlimited feature, the platform has seen 17 new markets listed, with potential for 500+ additional markets. This represents a significant shift toward decentralized market creation in the derivatives trading space. [Launch a new market on dYdX](https://dydx.trade/markets)

dYdX has launched Builder Codes, enabling developers to monetize onchain order flow without requiring permissions or approvals. **Key Features:** - Access to 200+ perpetual markets - Automatic fee earnings on filled orders - Fully onchain and transparent operation - Permission-less integration - Scalable with usage The system allows any application (wallets, bots, frontends, onramps) to earn fees by routing orders onchain. Developers can embed fees in their trade routing logic for automatic earnings on filled orders. **Integration Options:** - Web3 trading terminals - Mobile wallets - Telegram bots - Local-language frontends [Get started with the documentation](https://docs.dydx.xyz/interaction/integration/integration-builder-codes)

dYdX is preparing to distribute its first monthly rewards from the $50,000 prize pool for Season 1 Yappers. Active participants who have been engaging with the platform will soon receive their share of the rewards. - Monthly prize pool: $50,000 - Distribution: Coming soon - Eligibility: Active Yappers Check your ranking on the [official leaderboard](https://yaps.kaito.ai/dydx) to see where you stand.

The final week of Surge Season 2 is underway, with $2M in rewards at stake for top performers. Key details: - Last chance to climb the leaderboard - $2M reward pool for top users - Season ends in 7 days *Time is running out* to secure your position and claim your share of the rewards. **Strategic trading activity** in these final days could make the difference between winning and missing out. Lock in your position now to maximize your potential earnings before the season concludes.