dYdX Community Votes to Introduce Staking-Based Fee Discounts

We’re excited to share that the dYdX community has voted to introduce a staking-based fee discount program. This program is designed to reward traders with fee discounts when they stake DYDX. 

Learn more about Nethermind’s proposal here

Why This Matters

The introduction of staking-based fee discounts strengthens the alignment between traders, token holders, and validators. As the dYdX Chain evolves, this initiative marks another step toward expanding DYDX token utility.

Key Highlights

  • Fee discounts are based on fee tier and the amount of staked DYDX
  • Discounts apply only to net positive trading fees
  • Only staked tokens (status: bonded) count towards a given trader's staking fee discount. Unstaked DYDX in the unbonding period does not qualify.
  • Staking discounts  do not apply to maker rebates (negative fees) 
  • The dYdX community voted to set the staking fee discounts below. Staking fee discounts can be changed at any time with a dYdX governance proposal. When staking thresholds are not defined by the dYdX community for a particular tier, the staking discount defaults to 0%

Fee & Staking Discount Structure

Staking-based fee discounts are available across multiple tiers based on fee tier.

Staking-Based Discounts

Tier Discount 1 Discount 2
Number of DYDX Discount Number of DYDX Discount
1 3,000 25% 20,000 50%
2 20,000 20% 80,000 45%
3 80,000 20% 200,000 40%
4 200,000 15% 800,000 30%
5–7 800,000 5% 5,000,000 10%

Trading Fee Tiers

Tier 30d Trailing Volume Taker (bps) Maker (bps)
1 < $1M 5.0 1.0
2 ≥ $1M 4.5 1.0
3 ≥ $5M 4.0 0.5
4 ≥ $25M 3.5 0
5 ≥ $50M 3.0 0
6 ≥ $100M 2.5 -0.7
7 ≥ $200M 2.5 -1.1

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dYdX is a decentralised, disintermediated and permissionless protocol, and is not available in the U.S. or to other Restricted Persons. All use of dYdX software is subject to the dYdX Software Terms of Use. 

dYdX International Ltd ("DI"), dYdX Trading Inc. dba dYdX Labs (“dYdX Labs”) and their affiliates do not develop, control or participate in the operation of any component of the dYdX protocol for public use.

To the extent this content describes anticipated features in the open source dYdX software, the implementation of these features in any live deployment of dYdX software will be decided by the relevant deployer community. 

The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only, and DI reserves the right to update, modify, or amend any contents herein, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Nothing herein should be used or considered as legal, financial, tax, or any other advice, nor as an instruction or invitation to act in any way by anyone.

Engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets (including staking, trading crypto assets and depositing into the MegaVault) is risky due to high volatility. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time depending on multiple factors, and you may lose your entire investment, particularly when using leverage. The inclusion of any launchable market on dYdX does not represent endorsement of the projects and all listings are community-driven. You should perform your own research and due diligence before engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets. In no event will DI, dYdX Labs or their affiliates be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from or in connection with the use of this content. By continuing to access this content, you agree to the above and accept the possibility of changes in the information provided.

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dYdX is a decentralised, disintermediated and permissionless protocol, and is not available in the U.S. or to other Restricted Persons. All use of dYdX software is subject to the dYdX Software Terms of Use.

dYdX International Ltd ("DI"), dYdX Trading Inc. dba dYdX Labs (“dYdX Labs”) and their affiliates do not develop, control or participate in the operation of any component of the dYdX protocol for public use.

To the extent this content describes anticipated features in the open source dYdX software, the implementation of these features in any live deployment of dYdX software will be decided by the relevant deployer community.

The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only, and DI reserves the right to update, modify, or amend any contents herein, at its sole discretion and without prior notice. Nothing herein should be used or considered as legal, financial, tax, or any other advice, nor as an instruction or invitation to act in any way by anyone.

Engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets (including staking, trading crypto assets and depositing into the MegaVault) is risky due to high volatility. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate over time depending on multiple factors, and you may lose your entire investment, particularly when using leverage. The inclusion of any launchable market on dYdX does not represent endorsement of the projects and all listings are community-driven. You should perform your own research and due diligence before engaging in any activity involving crypto-assets. In no event will DI, dYdX Labs or their affiliates be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, arising from or in connection with the use of this content. By continuing to access this content, you agree to the above and accept the possibility of changes in the information provided.

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