Wintermute Proposes Fee Switch Framework for Ethena Protocol’s Revenue Model

Governance Proposal Aims to Redirect Protocol Fees to Strengthen sENA Staking Rewards

  • Wintermute proposes fee switch framework for Ethena protocol to align revenue with sENA token holders
  • Current sENA holders receive no direct benefits from Ethena’s revenue growth despite protocol success
  • Proposal requests transparency on protocol revenue distribution and management
  • USDe stablecoin market cap reaches $2.83 billion amid crypto market rally
  • Protocol currently offers up to 17% yields on USDe staking

Wintermute Proposes Revenue Sharing Model for Ethena Token Holders

Leading crypto market maker Wintermute has introduced a new fee switch framework proposal for the Ethena protocol, aiming to create better revenue alignment with staked ENA (sENA) token holders.

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The proposal, presented to the Risk Committee on Wednesday, addresses a key concern: sENA holders currently do not receive direct benefits from the protocol’s revenue growth, despite Ethena’s successful USD-pegged stablecoin, USDe.

Revenue Distribution and Transparency

While specific revenue allocation figures remain undefined, the proposal emphasizes establishing a clear framework for future implementation. Wintermute requests full transparency from the Ethena Foundation regarding current and future protocol revenue distribution.

"We kindly request that the Foundation provide clarity on whether 100% of Ethena protocol revenue has been allocated or retained solely for the benefit of the protocol so far," states the proposal document.

The implementation of any changes would require approval through a formal voting process involving both ENA and sENA token holders.

USDe Growth and Market Position

USDe, Ethena’s synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum, has established itself as a significant player in the stablecoin market. The protocol’s market capitalization has reached $2.83 billion, supported by the broader cryptocurrency market rally.

The stablecoin offers competitive yields of up to 17%, drawing attention from crypto investors. While these high yields have sparked comparisons to Terraform Labs’ UST – the algorithmic stablecoin that collapsed in 2022 – market analysts emphasize that USDe employs a different yield mechanism.

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Implementation Roadmap

Wintermute’s proposal outlines several key milestones that should be met before implementing revenue-sharing:

  • Establishing circulation targets
  • Setting specific revenue benchmarks
  • Creating transparent revenue distribution mechanisms
  • Developing clear governance procedures

The proposal aims to maintain a balance between protocol growth and token holder benefits while ensuring sustainable development of the Ethena ecosystem.

Technical Framework

Ethena operates as a synthetic dollar protocol on the Ethereum blockchain, designed to provide a scalable and censorship-resistant digital currency maintaining a 1:1 peg with the US dollar.

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The protocol’s structure includes:

  • ENA governance tokens
  • sENA staked tokens
  • USDe stablecoin
  • Revenue distribution mechanisms

These components work together to maintain stability and provide value to stakeholders within the Ethena ecosystem.

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