- BONK could integrate with dYdX by sharing 50% of protocol fees
- This integration aims to bring more retail traders from Solana
- dYdX’s latest fee distribution update increased staking and buyback incentives
dYdX, a decentralized crypto trading platform, is evaluating a proposal to formally recognize BONK as an official integration 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
This proposal is designed to bring one of Solana’s largest retail trading ecosystems into the dYdX Chain, potentially increasing order flow, broadening the protocol’s reach, and offering meaningful incentives to both the community and stakers.
Integrating BONK Could Boost dYdX Growth
The proposal outlines that BONK would launch a BONK-branded frontend specifically for routing trades to the dYdX Chain.
Under this setup, BONK would receive 50% of the protocol fees generated by users who originate from that frontend or order-router.
dYdX governance emphasizes that this approach aligns incentives for both the protocol and its partners, ensuring fee revenue is shared proportionally to the flow they bring.
BONK’s retail ecosystem is known for an active user base, making it a valuable distribution channel for dYdX.
The integration would give Solana traders access to a trusted, non-custodial trading platform while extending the protocol’s exposure across the Solana ecosystem.
dYdX believes the partnership could significantly increase new retail adoption and stimulate greater engagement from existing users.
These incentives fit within the broader strategy outlined in dYdX’s Q4 roadmap, which focuses on improving liquidity, expanding integrations, and driving community-led growth.
By awarding a share of protocol fees to governance-approved partners, dYdX aims to incentivize meaningful integrations that deliver measurable trading activity to the platform.
dYdX’s Updated Fee Distribution
In October, dYdX revised its fee distribution to place greater emphasis on buybacks and staking rewards.
Previously, fees were allocated among the Buyback Program, Megavault, and the Treasury SubDAO.
The updated model now assigns 50% to stakers and buybacks, removing allocations to Megavault and the Treasury SubDAO.
dYdX notes the Treasury SubDAO already holds more than 60 million DYDX tokens, which reduced the need for the prior allocation scheme.
An integration with BONK would support this strategy by funneling additional trading activity into the protocol, increasing buyback pressure and staking incentives.
dYdX argues that this dynamic can create a positive feedback loop that raises token value and strengthens community participation.
The BONK proposal follows 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 order flow that clearly identifies its source.
These collaborations demonstrate the platform’s commitment to growing the ecosystem while ensuring partner incentives are closely tied to the value they deliver.
For example, CCXT enables users to route orders to dYdX with minimal friction, Foxify integrates dYdX Chain into a prop-trading platform for funded and unfunded accounts, and CoinRoutes provides professional and institutional traders with access to deep liquidity.
Like BONK, those partners aim to expand user adoption while generating revenue that scales with protocol growth.
Unless significant objections arise, BONK intends to submit an on-chain governance proposal for a vote on December 11, 2025.