- BONK could integrate with dYdX, sharing 50% of protocol fees.
- The integration aims to increase retail trading volume from the Solana ecosystem.
- A recent revision to dYdX’s fee distribution boosted incentives for staking and buybacks.
dYdX, a decentralized cryptocurrency 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
According to the proposal, the integration would bring one of Solana’s largest retail ecosystems onto the dYdX Chain, potentially increasing order flow, broadening the protocol’s reach, and creating meaningful incentives for both the community and stakers.
Integration with BONK could accelerate dYdX growth
The proposal expects BONK to launch a dedicated, BONK-branded frontend that would route trades to the dYdX Chain.
Under the plan, BONK would receive 50% of protocol fees generated by users attributed to that frontend or order router.
dYdX governance emphasized that this arrangement aligns incentives for both the protocol and its partner, ensuring revenue is shared in proportion to the generated order flow.
The BONK retail ecosystem is known for an active user base, making it a valuable distribution channel for dYdX.
Per the proposal, the integration would provide Solana traders with a trusted, non-custodial gateway to dYdX while expanding protocol exposure across the Solana ecosystem.
dYdX believes the partnership could significantly increase the number of new retail customers and boost engagement among existing users.
The rationale for the partnership aligns with the broader strategy laid out in dYdX’s Q4 roadmap, which focuses on deepening liquidity, strengthening integrations, and supporting community-driven growth.
By granting board-approved partners a share of protocol fees, dYdX aims to encourage substantial integrations that deliver real trading activity to the platform.
Revised dYdX fee distribution
In October, dYdX revised its fee allocation to maximize buy pressure and staking rewards.
Previously, protocol fees were split among stakers, the Buyback Program, Megavault, and the Treasury SubDAO.
The updated model now directs 50% to stakers and 50% to buybacks, removing allocations to Megavault and the Treasury SubDAO.
dYdX noted that the Treasury SubDAO already holds over 60 million DYDX tokens, making previous allocations to those buckets less necessary.
Integrating with BONK complements this approach by channeling additional activity into the protocol, which, in turn, increases buy pressure and staking incentives.
dYdX argues this can create a positive feedback loop that raises token value and grows community participation.
Importantly, the BONK proposal continues a series of similar initiatives from other partners.
dYdX governance recently approved integration proposals from CCXT, Foxify and CoinRoutes, each structured to capture 50% of protocol fees from the order flow attributed to their integrations.
These partnerships demonstrate the platform’s commitment to expanding its ecosystem while ensuring partner incentives closely track the value they bring.
For example, CCXT enables users to route orders to dYdX with minimal friction, Foxify connects the dYdX Chain directly to its prop broker for both funded and unfunded accounts, and CoinRoutes provides professional and institutional traders access to deep liquidity.
Like BONK, these partners aim to grow user adoption while generating revenue that scales with protocol usage.
Unless significant objections arise, BONK plans to submit an on-chain governance proposal for a vote on December 11, 2025.