ADEN Points Program Launch, Transition from Volume Boosting to Genuine Participation in Perpetual DEX Incentives

ADEN Perp DEX officially launches the Points Program, which is not only the rollout of an incentive tool but also a shift in the philosophy of DEX ecosystem incentives. Unlike traditional single-metric reward schemes, ADEN’s points design explicitly avoids short-term manipulation and emphasizes genuine trading behavior and long-term contributions. Starting from January 5, 2026, early participants can accumulate points based on trading activity, position stability, and community collaboration.

Points Mechanism: An Upgrade from Single to Multi-Dimensional

Core Rule Design

The calculation logic of ADEN points is relatively straightforward, but the underlying design philosophy is worth noting:

The key to this multi-dimensional structure is that it no longer rewards solely trading volume but introduces position duration as a variable. This means that rather than frequently flipping data, it’s better to find genuine trading opportunities and hold positions patiently.

Shift in Design Philosophy

Based on community observations, ADEN’s points mechanism clearly corrects the previous “wash volume” incentive problem. Traditional incentives often encourage users to generate high trading volume in a short period, but such behavior has limited actual value to the ecosystem.

ADEN’s new mechanism distinguishes two types of participants:

• High-frequency traders: Earn points through real trading volume, but with limits
• Long-term holders: Accumulate stable rewards over time

This design prevents incentives from being dominated by short-term manipulations and emphasizes the value of long-term contributions.

The True Value of Points

Significance of Non-Tradeable Design

ADEN points are explicitly non-tradable and cannot be purchased. This seemingly restrictive design actually aims to protect the integrity of the incentive mechanism. If points could be traded or bought:

• Incentives could be exploited by speculators
• The value of genuine participants could be diluted
• The mechanism might ultimately become just another “wash trading tool”

By prohibiting trading and purchasing, ADEN ensures that points can only be earned through authentic actions, safeguarding the ecosystem’s honesty.

Reward Usage

• ADEN token rewards
• Ecosystem incentives
• Future ecosystem feedback

How these rewards are ultimately distributed depends on the performance of points during the “Genesis” season.

Long-term Impact on the Ecosystem

Foundation for Sustainable Co-creation

ADEN is establishing a verifiable and sustainable incentive foundation for its Perp DEX ecosystem. Unlike one-time airdrops or short-term campaigns, this points system features fixed periodic statistics and multiple independent reward pools, which means:

• Clear evaluation standards for incentives
• Precise quantification of participant contributions
• Transparent ecosystem feedback

Market Signal

The launch of this mechanism also reflects the DEX project team’s focus on “authentic users.” After industry experiences with multiple rounds of wash trading incentives, project teams are beginning to realize that sustainable ecosystems require genuine participation rather than short-term speculation.

Summary

The launch of ADEN’s points program marks a maturation of incentive mechanisms. From simply rewarding trading volume, to evaluating genuine behavior across multiple dimensions, and to prohibiting trading and purchasing to protect the system’s integrity—these design details all point in the same direction: building an ecosystem incentive system centered on real participation and long-term contribution.

For participants, this means no longer needing to compete in “wash volume contests,” but instead earning rewards steadily according to their trading style. For the ecosystem, it means attracting real users rather than short-term arbitrageurs. Although this shift may seem subtle, it could have profound implications for the long-term healthy development of the DEX ecosystem.