dYdX Governance Approves Buyback Increase to 75% of Protocol Revenue

The dYdX community has voted to increase the buyback allocation from 25% to 75% of net protocol fees. This decision, supported by 59.38% of participants, signifies a strategic shift in the distribution of protocol revenue, aiming to align token-economic incentives with platform performance. Previously, the allocated funds were used to repurchase DYDX tokens on the open market, which were then staked. The updated plan includes 5% earmarked for the Treasury SubDAO and another 5% directed to the MegaVault. The decision to enhance the buyback program is part of a broader strategy to refine tokenomics, reduce circulating supply, and bolster network security, especially as the buyback program had been initiated earlier in March 2025 and token emissions were set to decline in June. Under this new agreement, the dYdX team confirmed that 75% of protocol fees would be utilized for buying back DYDX tokens immediately.

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