Protocol Incentives
The Rubicon protocol employs a dynamic incentive structure that combines upfront liquidity provider (LP) rewards with retroactive performance-based distributions. This page outlines the current incentive structure, which will be updated over time based on protocol performance and DAO decisions.
Monthly Distribution Overview
Target Monthly Distribution: 36,458,333.3333 RUBI (0.364583% of total supply)
Target Annual Distribution: 437,500,000.0000 RUBI (4.375000% of total supply)
Initial Rewards Structure
Active LP Rewards (25% of Monthly Emissions)
These rewards are funded upfront and available for immediate farming:
| Pool | Type | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| RUBI/USDC | LP Upfront Rewards | 7.500% |
| RUBI/WETH | LP Upfront Rewards | 17.500% |
Retroactive Performance Rewards (75% of Monthly Emissions)
These rewards are distributed retroactively based on the leaderboard (opens in a new tab) data:
| Activity | Source | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Gladius Volume (Any Dollarized) | EOM Data/Leaderboard | 23.000% |
| Volume - Select AQ Pairs | EOM Data/Leaderboard | 35.000% |
| Awareness Awards | EOM DAO Decision | 1.000% |
| Partnerships/B2B Deals | EOM DAO Decision | 8.000% |
| User Acquisition | EOM DAO Decision | 8.000% |
How It Works
Immediate LP Rewards
- Active now on Base network
- Stake your LP tokens from RUBI/USDC or RUBI/WETH pools
- Rewards are distributed continuously
- Claim rewards through the app interface (opens in a new tab)
Retroactive Volume Rewards
- Represent the majority of incentives (58% combined)
- Based on actual trading activity and volume
- Tracked via the public leaderboard (opens in a new tab)
- Distributed at the end of each month
- Rewards scale with contribution to protocol volume
Strategic Incentives
- 17% allocated for ecosystem growth
- Includes awareness, partnerships, and user acquisition
- Distributed through DAO governance decisions
- Focuses on sustainable protocol growth
Dynamic Adjustments
The incentive structure is designed to be flexible and responsive:
- Monthly review of effectiveness
- DAO can adjust allocations based on performance
- Focus on maximizing protocol growth and sustainability
- Rewards follow value creation
Note: All reward rates and structures are subject to change through DAO governance. Stay updated through the Rubicon Discord (opens in a new tab) and governance forum.