# Tokenomics **URL:** https://forum.marinade.finance/c/tokenomics/6.md [Latest](https://forum.marinade.finance/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.marinade.finance/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.marinade.finance/tags.md) --- ## [About the Tokenomics category](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/about-the-tokenomics-category/16)
**Author:** [@repe](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/repe)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Stake MNDE to receive SOL](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/stake-mnde-to-receive-sol/1986)
**Author:** [@axlexchong](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/axlexchong)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/stake-mnde-to-receive-sol/1986 "2026-04-14T09:03:22Z")
MNDE Staking Proposal The price of MNDE has long been undervalued without effective price discovery. The previous 50% revenue buyback model strained project cash flow and was unsustainable. I propose switching to Stake… --- ## [MIP-20 Stopping Burning MNDE and Starting Buy and Distribute Mechanism](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mip-20-stopping-burning-mnde-and-starting-buy-and-distribute-mechanism/1970)
**Author:** [@berkantsc](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/berkantsc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mip-20-stopping-burning-mnde-and-starting-buy-and-distribute-mechanism/1970 "2025-12-21T05:41:50Z")
Hello, Many projects apply Buy and Distribute projects instead of burning mechanism. So, For MNDE, According to VeMNDE power, Every end of the months Protocol revenue will buy back MNDE on open market maybe weekly, and … --- ## [Burn 100% of the buybacks](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/burn-100-of-the-buybacks/1943)
**Author:** [@MikeAF](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/MikeAF)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/burn-100-of-the-buybacks/1943 "2025-10-29T13:18:24Z")
If the treasury is seemingly going to be holding 300M+ of uncirculated supply after MIP-14 passes, then there is absolutely no need for it to accumulate more $MNDE. Buying it isn’t technically “reducing supply”. Its mos… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Launch 160M MNDE “Open Doors” TVL Program](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/proposal-launch-160m-mnde-open-doors-tvl-program/398)
**Author:** [@repe](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/repe)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/proposal-launch-160m-mnde-open-doors-tvl-program/398 "2024-03-15T13:32:22Z")
What do you propose? Distribute up to 160M MNDE (16% total supply) to those contributing to NEW 40M net SOL staked into Marinade (1,000 SOL deposit assigns up to 4,000 MNDE). MNDE distribution will be split into six bi-… --- ## [MIP.3: Enhancing MNDE Utility by Integrating with the SAM](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mip-3-enhancing-mnde-utility-by-integrating-with-the-sam/1655)
**Author:** [@Robe](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Robe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mip-3-enhancing-mnde-utility-by-integrating-with-the-sam/1655 "2024-11-08T14:57:53Z")
Abstract: Marinade Finance proposes to integrate the MNDE Directed Stake mechanism with the Stake Auction Marketplace (SAM), unifying stake distribution, enhancing the utility of the MNDE token and most importantly, inc… --- ## [DAO Proposal - Unlock a 26M MNDE budget to onboard multiple market makers for MNDE](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/dao-proposal-unlock-a-26m-mnde-budget-to-onboard-multiple-market-makers-for-mnde/1393)
**Author:** [@Cerba](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Cerba)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/dao-proposal-unlock-a-26m-mnde-budget-to-onboard-multiple-market-makers-for-mnde/1393 "2024-06-24T15:17:12Z")
What do you propose? Hello everyone, This proposal asks the Marinade DAO treasury for a budget of 26M MNDE to onboard 2 to 3 market makers for 12 to 18 months. The objective is to significantly improve MNDE liquidity on… --- ## [DAO proposal - Unlock a 25M MNDE budget for Marinade Earn - Season 3](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/dao-proposal-unlock-a-25m-mnde-budget-for-marinade-earn-season-3/1180)
**Author:** [@Iconic](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Iconic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/dao-proposal-unlock-a-25m-mnde-budget-for-marinade-earn-season-3/1180 "2024-04-04T12:30:32Z")
As we gear up for Season 3 of Marinade Earn, I propose a strategic move to unlock an additional 25M MNDE from our treasury. This infusion of tokens will fortify our ability to incentivize participation and drive growth a… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Restaking mSOL to direct stake](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/proposal-restaking-msol-to-direct-stake/983)
**Author:** [@repe](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/repe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/proposal-restaking-msol-to-direct-stake/983 "2024-02-20T09:54:42Z")
Greetings, This proposal explores the Directed stake feature, specifically the potential commitment mismatch between MNDE holders required to stake their tokens in governance for 30 days to direct stake and mSOL holders… --- ## [DAO proposal - Unlock a 25M MNDE budget for Marinade Earn - Season 2](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/dao-proposal-unlock-a-25m-mnde-budget-for-marinade-earn-season-2/717)
**Author:** [@Cerba](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Cerba)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/dao-proposal-unlock-a-25m-mnde-budget-for-marinade-earn-season-2/717 "2024-02-06T19:11:02Z")
Hello Chefs, As Marinade Earn - Season 1 has ended, Marinade should prepare for the future of its incentives. Given the growth that Marinade has experienced throughout the last 3 months, I strongly believe that it makes… --- ## [Earn Season 2 Idea -- the big MNDE lottery](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/earn-season-2-idea-the-big-mnde-lottery/916)
**Author:** [@deanmachine](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/deanmachine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/earn-season-2-idea-the-big-mnde-lottery/916 "2024-01-31T16:25:07Z")
One of the ideas Id like to explore is a spin on the liquid staking rewards program; lottery entries for a big MNDE prize The current rewards program is about to go get cut in half and will likely lead to a few people s… --- ## [Title: Introducing a Points System for MNDE Distribution in Marinade Season 2](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/title-introducing-a-points-system-for-mnde-distribution-in-marinade-season-2/918)
**Author:** [@WhalesFriend](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/WhalesFriend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/title-introducing-a-points-system-for-mnde-distribution-in-marinade-season-2/918 "2024-01-30T23:40:29Z")
Introduction Hello Marinade community! As we embark on Season 2, I’m excited to propose a new way to distribute MNDE tokens. Our goal is simple: boost participation on our platform and strengthen decentralization, while… --- ## [Boost APY by staking MNDE at the same time](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/boost-apy-by-staking-mnde-at-the-same-time/65)
**Author:** [@jesse-n](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/jesse-n)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/boost-apy-by-staking-mnde-at-the-same-time/65 "2023-12-26T18:58:24Z")
What if we boosted mSOL APY beyond 7% by combining MNDE rewards? What if we internally stake the mSOL by adding the MDNE rewards to each Epoch? WHY? • To maintain our position as the most attractive, easiest, and appr… --- ## [Open discussion: burning excess MNDE](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/open-discussion-burning-excess-mnde/549)
**Author:** [@Reeg](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Reeg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/open-discussion-burning-excess-mnde/549 "2023-09-23T07:03:51Z")
I wasn’t sure if this is the correct place to put this so let me know if I should move it. I wanted to open a discussion about burning some of the illiquid MNDE. At present Marinade has a market cap of around $8 million… --- ## [\[mDAO proposal\] Launch 160M MNDE incentive campaign for mSOL/Marinade Native](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mdao-proposal-launch-160m-mnde-incentive-campaign-for-msol-marinade-native/529)
**Author:** [@Cerba](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Cerba)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mdao-proposal-launch-160m-mnde-incentive-campaign-for-msol-marinade-native/529 "2023-08-25T12:40:11Z")
Hello Marinade DAO, I’d like to suggest an incentive program for mSOL and Marinade Native users. What do you propose? I would like to suggest an incentive campaign for the use of mSOL and Marinade Native, with a budget… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Protocol Directed Stake](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/proposal-protocol-directed-stake/526)
**Author:** [@nope](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/nope)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/proposal-protocol-directed-stake/526 "2023-07-01T05:39:34Z")
Currently there are 3 methods by which validators are assigned. Score, staking gauge, and msol directed stake. Accounting for 60/20/20 splits of determining allocation. I’d like to propose a 4th method by which protocol… --- ## [New Referral Program](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/new-referral-program/518)
**Author:** [@confusedcollector](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/confusedcollector)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/new-referral-program/518 "2023-06-28T19:00:56Z")
Background: One of the primary ways to increase the value of the Marinade protocol is to increase the amount of SOL staked with Marinade (i.e. increase TVL). I believe Marinade should better utilize MNDE to incentivize… --- ## [Validator Gauge Weight Control (Increase)](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/validator-gauge-weight-control-increase/315)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Standing\_Wolf](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Chief_Standing_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/validator-gauge-weight-control-increase/315 "2022-10-10T19:39:58Z")
TLDR: Increase validator gauge weight control by 5% every two months to 50% total (currently 10%). This will attract investors, i.e. buy pressure, value accrual and attention to $mnde. No/slow gauge weight increases is… --- ## [What is the point of liquidity gauges?](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/what-is-the-point-of-liquidity-gauges/354)
**Author:** [@nope](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/nope)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/what-is-the-point-of-liquidity-gauges/354 "2022-10-01T19:02:28Z")
just a jam session about liquidity gauges. what do liquidity gauges mean to you? Who should participate? What standards should mDAO enforce on participants? If you were designing from scratch how should they work? I th… --- ## [Longer-Lock Ups == More Governance Power & Higher Token Emission Rewards](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/longer-lock-ups-more-governance-power-higher-token-emission-rewards/121)
**Author:** [@Chief\_Standing\_Wolf](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Chief_Standing_Wolf)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/longer-lock-ups-more-governance-power-higher-token-emission-rewards/121 "2022-09-22T05:37:06Z")
Marinade should include a perma-lock (or 5 years lock-up) for $mnde tokens, meaning the greater the time-lock of $mnde–\> the greater the voting power & greater token emissions someone receives. This aligns protocol powe… --- ## [Are Gauges increasing mSOL adoption?](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/are-gauges-increasing-msol-adoption/274)
**Author:** [@y00ts](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/y00ts)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/are-gauges-increasing-msol-adoption/274 "2022-09-16T20:18:45Z")
Hi mDAO and community, After following Marinade since the launch of NFT-governance I have noticed a few failures in the intention of the system that I think can be resolved. I was active in various Convex bribe strategy… --- ## [Rethinking Liquidity Mining Gauges](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/rethinking-liquidity-mining-gauges/290)
**Author:** [@PlayerOfBits](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/PlayerOfBits)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/rethinking-liquidity-mining-gauges/290 "2022-09-16T12:50:46Z")
I’ve been chewing for a few weeks on the idea that the liquidity mining gauges are currently the wrong abstraction for most users. The gauges are meant to crowdsource the answer to “Where does Marinade need more liquidi… --- ## [MNDE Utility and a roadmap](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mnde-utility-and-a-roadmap/14)
**Author:** [@gekonn](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/gekonn)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/mnde-utility-and-a-roadmap/14 "2022-04-17T14:11:56Z")
MENU - Cooking MNDE utility This text outlines the chef team’s thoughts on the utility of the Marinade token. Chefs warmly invite you to disagree, refute, counter, extrapolate, and propose changes within the boundaries o… --- ## [Staking Value of NFT to grow NFT Marinade Holding](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/staking-value-of-nft-to-grow-nft-marinade-holding/122)
**Author:** [@Wizard-of-Rez](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Wizard-of-Rez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/staking-value-of-nft-to-grow-nft-marinade-holding/122 "2022-04-04T22:14:06Z")
Hi Guys, a topic I put in discord earlier that would be really cool to see with the new NFTs. It would be interesting if Marinade provided a vault to stake my NFT (investing the underlying collateral) and would yield MN… --- ## [A humble vision for $MNDE and marinade DAO](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/a-humble-vision-for-mnde-and-marinade-dao/56)
**Author:** [@Intox](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/Intox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/a-humble-vision-for-mnde-and-marinade-dao/56 "2022-01-02T15:30:49Z")
Hello there. Most DEFI protocols are very far from having a proper DAO. Marinade is something really new and cool, and I believe that successfully implementing a DAO with a governance token in such a protocol could have… --- ## [Incentivize Jupiter Swaps](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/incentivize-jupiter-swaps/30)
**Author:** [@jesse-n](https://forum.marinade.finance/u/jesse-n)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.marinade.finance/t/incentivize-jupiter-swaps/30 "2022-01-01T00:08:49Z")
Would it be possible to integrate/collaborate with jupiter? They mentioned in the AMA with @cyptic about adding future functionality so other services could integrate their own fee structure. Could we make mSOL swaps i…