
Sprint 3 of the dYdX Affiliate Booster Program is now live, running from July 15 to July 22. This sprint introduces key improvements based on feedback from previous rounds, with a new focus on rewarding meaningful trading activity driven by affiliates.
What’s New in Sprint 3
The leaderboard now ranks affiliates based on the total trading volume generated by their newly referred users, rather than the number of new traders alone. This update is designed to discourage Sybil activity and ensure rewards go to affiliates who attract real, active users.
Ranking Criteria
- Affiliates are ranked by the cumulative trading volume of new users referred during Sprint 3
- Higher volume equals a higher leaderboard position
- The prize pool remains unchanged, but quality of referrals now plays a central role
How to Qualify
To appear on the leaderboard, the following conditions must be met:
- Refer at least one new user between July 15 and July 22
- Ensure referred users collectively generate at least $10,000 in trading volume
- Example: two referred users trading $5,000 each qualifies with $10,000 total volume
Sprint 3 Timeline
- Start: July 15, 2025 at 12:00 UTC
- End: July 22, 2025 at 11:59 UTC
Registration Requirements
- Affiliates already registered for previous sprints remain eligible
- New participants must complete the standard program registration
- Active affiliates can join the designated Telegram group for leaderboard updates and payout notifications