- BONK may integrate with dYdX, sharing 50% of protocol fees.
- The integration aims to boost retail trader volume from Solana.
- The recent dYdX fee distribution update increased staking and buyback incentives.
dYdX, the decentralised crypto trading platform, is currently evaluating a proposal to formally integrate BONK as an official partner under its Partner Revenue Share Program.
dYdX governance is considering a new proposal to approve @bonk_inu as an official dYdX integration partner under the Partner Revenue Share Program.
The proposal outlines a dedicated BONK-powered frontend routing orders to the dYdX Chain, with 50% of the protocol’s fee revenue… pic.twitter.com/hPTAVPrQoS
— dYdX Foundation (@dydxfoundation) December 8, 2025
The proposal aims to bring one of Solana’s largest retail ecosystems onto the dYdX Chain, potentially increasing order flow, expanding the protocol’s reach, and providing significant incentives to both the community and stakers.
BONK integration could boost dYdX growth
The proposal outlines that BONK would launch a dedicated, BONK-branded frontend for routing trades to the dYdX Chain.
Through this setup, BONK would receive 50% of the protocol fees generated by users attributed to its frontend or order router.
dYdX governance emphasised that this approach aligns incentives for both the protocol and its partner, ensuring that revenue is shared proportionally to the flow generated.
BONK’s retail ecosystem is known for its active user base, making it a valuable distribution channel for dYdX.
According to the proposal, the integration would provide Solana traders with a trusted, non-custodial trading platform while also expanding the protocol’s exposure throughout the Solana ecosystem.
dYdX believes that the partnership could significantly increase the number of new retail takers and stimulate engagement among existing users.
The motivation for this partnership aligns with the broader strategy outlined in dYdX’s Q4 roadmap, which seeks to deepen liquidity, enhance collaboration, and foster community-driven growth.
By granting governance-approved partners a share of protocol fees, dYdX aims to incentivise meaningful contributions from integrations that bring tangible trading activity to the platform.
The revised dYdX fee distribution
In October, dYdX revised its fee distribution to maximise buy pressure and staking rewards.
Previously, fees were allocated across stakers, the Buyback Program, Megavault, and Treasury SubDAO.
The updated model now allocates 50% each to stakers and buybacks, removing allocations to Megavault and Treasury SubDAO.
dYdX cited that the Treasury SubDAO already holds over 60 million DYDX tokens, making the former allocations less critical.
The integration with BONK complements this strategy by funnelling more activity into the protocol, which in turn increases buy pressure and staking incentives.
dYdX claims this could create a positive feedback loop, enhancing both token value and community participation.
And notably, this BONK proposal follows similar initiatives from other partners.
dYdX governance recently approved integration proposals from CCXT, Foxify, and CoinRoutes, all structured to capture 50% of the protocol fees from attributed order flow.
These partnerships demonstrate the platform’s commitment to broadening its ecosystem while ensuring that partner incentives are closely tied to the value they bring.
CCXT, for instance, allows users to route orders to dYdX with minimal friction, while Foxify integrates dYdX Chain directly into its prop trading platform for funded and unfunded accounts.
CoinRoutes, on the other hand, provides professional and institutional traders with access to deep liquidity.
Like BONK, these partners aim to expand user adoption while generating revenue aligned with protocol growth.
If no major objections arise, BONK intends to submit the on-chain governance proposal for a vote on December 11, 2025.
