- BONK could integrate with dYdX, sharing 50% of protocol fees.
- This integration aims to increase retail trader volume from Solana.
- Recent changes to dYdX fee distribution have increased staking and buyback incentives.
dYdX, the decentralized 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
This proposal seeks to bring one of Solana’s largest retail ecosystems onto the dYdX Chain, potentially increasing order flow, expanding the protocol’s reach, and delivering meaningful incentives for the community and stakers.
BONK integration could accelerate dYdX growth
The proposal describes BONK launching a branded BONK frontend specifically designed to route trades to the dYdX Chain.
Under the arrangement, BONK would receive 50% of the protocol fees generated by users associated with that frontend or order router.
dYdX governance emphasizes that this approach aligns incentives between the protocol and its partners, ensuring revenue is shared proportionally to the activity they generate.
The BONK retail ecosystem is known for its active user base, making it a valuable distribution channel for dYdX.
According to the proposal, the integration would give Solana traders a trusted, non-custodial trading platform while increasing the protocol’s visibility across the Solana ecosystem.
dYdX expects the partnership could significantly grow the number of new retail takers and boost engagement among existing users.
The motivation for the partnership aligns with the broader strategy laid out in dYdX’s Q4 roadmap, which aims to deepen liquidity, expand collaboration, and drive community-led growth.
By giving governance-approved partners a share of protocol fees, dYdX intends to incentivize meaningful integrations that bring real trading activity to the platform.
Revised dYdX fee distribution
In October, dYdX revised its fee distribution model to maximize buy pressure and staking rewards.
Previously, fees were allocated across stakers, the Buyback Program, Megavault, and the Treasury SubDAO.
The updated model now allocates 50% each to stakers and buybacks, removing allocations to Megavault and the Treasury SubDAO.
dYdX noted that the Treasury SubDAO already holds more than 60 million DYDX tokens, making the prior allocation less critical.
Integration with BONK complements this strategy by channeling additional trading activity into the protocol, which in turn can increase buy pressure and staking incentives.
dYdX says this could create a positive feedback loop that enhances token value and community participation.
Notably, 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 associated order flow.
These partnerships reflect the platform’s commitment to expand its ecosystem while ensuring partner incentives are closely tied to the value they bring.
For example, CCXT enables users to route orders to dYdX with minimal friction, Foxify integrates dYdX Chain directly into its prop trading platform for funded and unfunded accounts, and CoinRoutes provides professional and institutional traders access to deep liquidity.
Like those partners, BONK aims to broaden user adoption while generating revenue that aligns with protocol growth.
Unless major objections arise, BONK plans to submit an on-chain governance proposal for a vote on December 11, 2025.