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Our new Token-Aligned Affiliate Program (TAP) is now live (apply below). Starting Friday Sep 26, Paradex affiliates who refer users earn from a dedicated 1.0% token pool…not from user fees. This program replaces our current program based on fees and referred XP earnings and will run up until the $DIME listing.
The current model is a race to the bottom. Many CEXs charge 5–10 bps, then hand 60–90% of that to affiliates to buy distribution. Users get overcharged so platforms can overpay middlemen; Affiliate relationships stay purely transactional and are super extractive to users.
We can't share fees we don't collect so we built something better: affiliates as aligned owners through an explicit token allocation.
The Result
- Zero conflict of interest
- Community alignment
- Long-term commitment
Paradex affiliates now earn from a dedicated 1.0% token pool (10M tokens), not user fees. This pool is separate from the Season 2 airdrop. During the rest of Season 2, 1M affiliate points are issued every two weeks.
Points accrue from your direct referrals’ activity (volume, deposits, OI), the sub-affiliates you recruit, and one-level earnings from affiliates you onboard. Your final token share scales with your chosen lockup. Any discounted tokens not paid to Mercenaries are reallocated pro rata to Maximalists.
The final distribution of tokens to affiliates will be based on the following formula:
Affiliate$DIME Rewards = (Your Points ÷ Total Points) × 10,000,000 × Adjustment
Where Adjustment = [Mercenary Discount if Applicable]
- Affiliate Program Pool: 1.0% (10M tokens)
- Total Affiliate Program Points: 8M points
New affiliates can apply via the Paradax Affiliate Intake Form. Existing affiliates are auto-enrolled as Maximalist; if you want a different tier, submit the Change Form by October 1, 2025. No action required if you wish to remain a Maximalist. Your tier choice is permanent once selected. A public dashboard is coming soon so you can track your points and see everyone’s chosen tiers.