dYdX Announces Its First-Ever Buyback Program, Committing 25% of Protocol Fees to Repurchasing DYDX Tokens

In an exclusive interview, Charles d'Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation, provided his view on the community initiative and shed light on exciting developments

Decentralized exchange dYdX has announced the launch of its first-ever buyback program, which will see 25% of protocol fees used to purchase DYDX tokens on the open market, the company announced.

Based on last year’s revenue numbers, that could amount to over 11M in DYDX purchased yearly. The initiative follows a “Buy & Stake” model, where the purchased tokens will be immediately staked to validators to further strengthen the chain’s security.

“The Buyback Program is designed to align the interests of the dYdX community with the long-term growth of the dYdX protocol while enhancing network security,” said Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation.

“By allocating a portion of net protocol revenue—initially 25%—to buybacks, the dYdX community has voted to reinforce the DYDX token as a central part of the ecosystem.”

This structured, systematic buyback program demonstrates confidence in dYdX’s revenue model and future growth. The Treasury subDAO will consistently reinvest its earnings into the ecosystem by implementing a predictable, monthly buyback strategy. This initiative will help to better connect protocol growth (270 billion trading volume in 2024) with the community, all while improving network security.

The program is set to commence today, with the first buyback to be executed in early December 2024.

The dYdX Buyback Program is designed to balance protocol sustainability, security, and governance transparency.

The dYdX community has decided to allocate 25% of net protocol revenue to the buyback program. This will be used to purchase DYDX tokens on the open market.

The administrator of the Program will then stake the acquired DYDX to validators, strengthening network security and generating additional rewards.

Key governance principles underpin the dYdX Buyback Program. Regular community voting will determine the program’s scope, such as the percentage of revenue dedicated to buybacks and the covered time periods.

While token buybacks are not new, dYdX’s Buy & Stake model differs fundamentally from competitors.

This ‘Buy & Stake’ model differentiates dYdX from other networks that use buyback programs. Platforms like Binance permanently remove tokens from circulation through burns. Others, like Hyperliquid and Jupiter, use buybacks to fund liquidity incentives.

Similar to Binance’s BNB burn strategy, most buyback models focus on reducing supply to drive price appreciation. In contrast, dYdX reinvests buybacks directly into staking. This ensures that network security and decentralization are strengthened in parallel with stability.

“By publicly committing to a predictable, monthly buyback mechanism, the Treasury SubDAO will ensure that a portion of net revenue is consistently reinvested into the ecosystem. This reassures the community that the protocol is not only generating revenue but also allocating it in a way that aligns with collective priorities,” said d’Haussy.

dYdX’s protocol revenue is now distributed as follows:

An essential part of the Buyback Program is its direct contribution to network security. Validators on the dYdX Chain need a large amount of delegated stake to function effectively.

By staking the purchased DYDX, the Buyback Program ensures that validators receive ongoing support. It also adds more decentralization and minimizes the risks of collusion.

Beyond security, staking these tokens generates additional USDC rewards, which are reinvested into the ecosystem.

Here are some key details to keep in mind:

In the coming weeks, the community will provide a real-time dashboard to help track wallet activity and assess the effectiveness of the Buyback Program. The goal is to demonstrate how buybacks contribute to protocol security while offering a broader perspective on network health.

This dashboard will be a valuable resource for community members to stay informed and engaged in the program.

Besides the dashboard, discussions in governance forums will provide an additional layer of transparency. Community members can openly discuss the program’s effectiveness and make proposals for optimization.

“To maintain transparency, buybacks will be executed in a structured and trackable manner, with the Treasury SubDAO managing an Account on the dYdX Chain dedicated to the Buyback. The community will be able to monitor fund flows, ensuring that the process remains aligned with its intended objectives. Over time, as buybacks reduce circulating supply and strengthen network security, this initiative is expected to contribute to a more positive market perception,” added d’Haussy.

While buybacks contribute to token dynamics, dYdX is also exploring ways to increase DYDX’s utility beyond staking. In the future, possibilities include:

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