Antcore: On Chain Communities (OCC)
In decentralized exchanges, trading fees are more than just transaction costs—they represent an untapped opportunity for community-driven decision-making. Yet, the way these fees are handled today often leaves users disconnected from their true potential.
The Problem with Traditional DEX Models
Traditional DEX models distribute fees as follows:
- 0.17-0.20% goes to liquidity providers.
- 0.08-0.1% flows into the protocol’s treasury.
At first glance, this setup seems fair. But across large trading volumes, these treasury funds grow into massive sums—and they’re typically controlled by a small team, with little input from the community. This disconnect leaves users, who drive the platform’s success, with no say in how these funds are used.
The Scale of Fee Accumulation
Consider PancakeSwap’s daily trading volume on December 4, 2024: $1.27 billion. Here’s how that breaks down:
- Total fees: $3,175,000 (at 0.25%)
- Treasury fees: $381,000 (0.08% of $1.27 billion)
Assuming consistent trading volume:
- Daily: $381,000
- Weekly: $2,667,000
- Monthly: $11,430,000
These numbers show just how quickly fees accumulate in centralized treasuries. While lucrative for protocols, this model limits transparency and excludes users from meaningful participation.
Antcore’s Community-Powered Fee Model
Antcore reimagines this system by redirecting treasury fees to on-chain communities tied to specific trading pairs. This shifts control from protocols to the users who make the platform thrive.
How It Works
- Community Treasuries: Each trading pair—such as APT-ANTC or BTC-USDC—has its own treasury.
- Direct Fee Redistribution: Treasury fees (e.g., 0.08%) go directly to these on-chain communities.
- Flexible Governance: Community members decide how to allocate their funds.
Real-World Use Cases
Communities can choose to:
- Reinvest in liquidity pools.
- Reward active contributors.
- Support proposals that align with their goals.
- Implement unique strategies tailored to their needs.
Changing How DeFi Works
This model isn’t just about redirecting fees; it’s about redefining ownership and participation in DeFi. By giving users control over their generated value, Antcore’s approach:
- Involves Users: Members actively manage funds and shape their market.
- Increases Transparency: Every decision is on-chain and visible to the community.
- Encourages Growth: Contributions lead to better rewards and functionality.
Comparing Fee Models
| Protocol | Fee Distribution |
|---|---|
| PancakeSwap | 0.25% total (0.17% to LPs, 0.08% to treasury) |
| Liquidswap | Uncorrelated pools: Default 0.3% fees, Stable pools: Default 0.04% fees. 66.7% of fees go to LPs, 33.3% to treasury. |
| Other DeFi | Up to 1.0% |
| CeFi | Up to 2.0% |
Monthly Fee Earnings Breakdown
| Daily Trading Volume | LP Providers Monthly Earnings (0.17%) | Single Treasury Monthly Earnings (0.08%) | Total Monthly Trading Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1M USD | $5,100,000 | $2,400,000 | $30,000,000 |
| $10M USD | $51,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $300,000,000 |
| $100M USD | $510,000,000 | $240,000,000 | $3,000,000,000 |
| $1B USD | $5,100,000,000 | $2,400,000,000 | $30,000,000,000 |
Traditional Model:
- Treasury fees controlled by the protocol.
- Limited input from LPs or users.
- Decisions often lack transparency.
Antcore Model:
- Fees go directly to community treasuries.
- Members decide how funds are used.
- Transparent, on-chain governance.
Get Involved
Antcore’s fee-sharing model turns liquidity providers into active participants. Join the Antcore Finance beta test today to create or join a community and start earning from trades you care about.
The future of DeFi is here—and it’s putting users in charge.