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  • VRTX Vertical Program – Stage 1
  • 1. Reduce the Current VRTX Rewards Emissions Schedule
  • 2. Updating VRTX Maker / Taker Rewards Split of Total Emissions
  • 3. VRTX Rewards: Monthly → Weekly Epoch Change
  • Upcoming Stages of the VRTX Vertical Program
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VRTX Vertical Program

Check out the overview of a series of upgrades to the VRTX Tokenomics over multiple chapters in the coming weeks and months. Stay tuned for more updates!

Last updated 7 months ago

09/11/2024: Vertex has experienced significant growth in both trading volume and protocol revenue since its launch on Arbitrum in April 2023. As organic liquidity across multiple chains expands, Vertex is transitioning to a more sustainable incentive model for VRTX – designed to foster long-term alignment with token holders and ecosystem participants.

The VRTX Vertical Program introduces a new chapter in tokenomics, with Stage 1 focusing on reducing VRTX emissions and refining incentives to encourage organic liquidity growth across several categories.

Driven by community feedback, Stage 1 represents the first step in a multi-phase rollout aimed at delivering impactful updates to the VRTX tokenomics.

Original Blog Post:


VRTX Vertical Program – Stage 1

The Vertical Program will introduce a series of updates to VRTX tokenomics in multiple stages over the coming weeks and months.

The first phase begins on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, with an initial reduction in VRTX trading reward emissions. A detailed breakdown of the Stage 1 changes is provided below.

1. Reduce the Current VRTX Rewards Emissions Schedule

Starting Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, the VRTX rewards emissions schedule will be reduced by 50%. A comparison of the updated and original emissions schedules can be found in the following Google Sheets:

Initially, the VRTX Rewards program was designed to boost liquidity and activity on the DEX. Given the decline in VRTX's price alongside steady exchange activity over the same period, it's time to redirect incentives more towards fostering ecosystem growth.

Reducing emissions will better align the protocol's long-term strategy, redirecting token holdings to support broader growth initiatives beyond trading rewards.

New vs. Old VRTX Emissions (Ongoing Incentives Phase)

2. Updating VRTX Maker / Taker Rewards Split of Total Emissions

As of Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, the Maker / Taker split for VRTX rewards will be updated as follows:

  • Maker: 75%

  • Taker: 25%

This marks a shift from the previous 50 / 50 split between Makers and Takers.

The update increases Maker rewards by 25% while reducing Taker rewards by the same margin.

Although Taker rewards will decrease, maintaining adequate liquidity for trading remains crucial. Increasing Maker rewards ensures sufficient liquidity is available, supporting a smooth trading experience for all participants.

3. VRTX Rewards: Monthly → Weekly Epoch Change

The final update in Stage 1 involves shifting the VRTX Rewards epoch duration from monthly to weekly. The last monthly epoch will begin on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, and end on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024.

After that, VRTX Rewards epochs will occur weekly, with each week representing ¼ of the previous monthly epochs reflected in the new VRTX emissions sheet below:


Upcoming Stages of the VRTX Vertical Program

After Stage 1, the VRTX Vertical Program will continue to evolve with several key developments.

Each new stage will be rolled out independently over the coming weeks and months. Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come:

  • Increasing Maximum Maker Rebates: Ways to increase maximum maker rebates, such as raising rebates by 50% to 0.75 bps, are currently being explored. This update will prioritize participants most invested in the ecosystem, with the goal being to enhance liquidity for all market participants.

  • Expanding Community Chain Incentives: As Vertex Edge expands cross-chain, more community-driven incentive programs will be launched, particularly rewards native to a specific chain supported by Edge. These initiatives will resemble the $SEI and $MNT trading rewards available to Vertex users on both the Sei and Mantle networks, respectively.

  • VRTX Staking & Loyalty Upgrade: An upgrade to VRTX Staking is currently in progress, set to launch around October 2024. This update will introduce a new Loyalty Program to further engage the community.

  • Enhancing VRTX Utility: Upcoming updates will enhance and broaden VRTX's utility beyond its current scope, further strengthening its role within the Vertex Edge ecosystem.

  • [Redacted]: More exciting updates are on the way, anon…

Make sure to check out Stages 1 - 3 of the VRTX Vertical Program in the following nested subsections!

New vs. Old VRTX Inflation Rate

This shift to weekly epochs allows for smoother onboarding of trading firms into the and aligns more closely with the ecosystem’s existing incentive structures.

New VRTX Emissions
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https://blog.vertexprotocol.com/introducing-the-vrtx-vertical-program/
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