Frax Finance, a prominent player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, is contemplating a significant move inspired by Uniswap’s recent proposal. CEO Sam Kazemian revealed that the core team is exploring the idea of distributing a portion of protocol fees to stakers of its native token, FXS.
The proposal, which mirrors Uniswap’s initiative to reward UNI token holders who stake and delegate their tokens, aims to enhance the governance and utility of Frax Finance‘s ecosystem. Stakers who lock their FXS tokens receive veFXS tokens, which grant them governance and utility rights within the platform. These veFXS tokens can be staked on both the Ethereum mainnet and Frax Finance’s layer 2 solution, Fraxtal.
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The community previously voted against revenue sharing in 2022, but with the recent surge of interest in such mechanisms, Frax Finance is reevaluating its stance. Kazemian emphasized that the decision ultimately lies with the community.
Staking and delegation have become integral components of blockchain ecosystems, allowing users to contribute to network security and governance while earning rewards in return. Frax Finance’s proposal seeks to harness this mechanism to further empower its community and enhance participation.
The announcement sparked positive responses from various corners of the crypto community, indicating growing support for the proposed initiative. Frax Finance’s social media post gauging community sentiment received encouraging feedback from industry analysts and decentralized exchange platforms like Curve.
At the time of reporting, FXS was trading at $8.44, experiencing a minor 0.2% loss over the past 24 hours. Despite this, the broader cryptocurrency market, as reflected in the CoinDesk 20 Index, showed a modest 0.68% gain.
As Frax Finance explores avenues to optimize its ecosystem and promote community engagement, the proposed reward system for token stakers could mark a significant step forward in the DeFi landscape.