SNXweave Weekly Recap 158

November 13, 2024

The next put up comprises a recap of reports, tasks, and vital updates from the Spartan Council and Core Contributors from final week.

👉TLDR

The Kwenta acquisition proposal has been accepted and is underway: Kwenta might be acquired by Synthetix in a token for token transaction.Modifications for Kwenta Token Holders: 1 KWENTA converts to 17 SNX 3-month lock interval (beginning November 15)9-month linear vestingEscrowed KWENTA may be vested with 0% penaltyChanges for Merchants:Buying and selling performance for current Synthetix Perps customers will stay intact throughout the transition.The Perennial Finance integration could also be phased out; updates to observe.Modifications for Rewards and Incentives Earners:Kwenta’s factors program and VIP/Referral rewards for merchants might be evaluated and probably restructured or changed by Synthetix with new incentives.Current rewards can nonetheless be claimed by customers.Modifications in Construction:Governance choices might be dealt with by way of the Synthetix governance mannequin.KWENTA holders can now take part in Synthetix governance. As soon as the acquisition is full, KWENTA will stop to exist.Shared mission: constructing the premier decentralized derivatives platform in DeFi!

Spartan Council and SIP updates

With many of the group at devcon, we’ve received a brief replace for you guys this week! The Kwenta acquisition proposal has been accepted and is underway, marking Synthetix’s first main strategic transfer because the latest referendum. With the approval of SIP-411 by the Spartan Council and KIP-138 by the Kwenta Council, Kwenta might be acquired by Synthetix in a token<>token transaction.

By combining Kwenta’s buying and selling experience with Synthetix’s liquidity engine, each tasks can give attention to a single purpose: delivering the most effective decentralized derivatives expertise for merchants.

This acquisition will in fact result in some modifications, so let’s briefly go over what might be completely different for Kwenta customers:

Kwenta Token Holders:

Beneath the unification proposal, KWENTA holders will convert their tokens to SNX at a fee of 1 KWENTA to 17 SNX. The conversion will observe a 3-month lock interval beginning on November 15, 2024, after which there might be a 9-month linear vesting interval. KWENTA token holders will be capable of redeem vested SNX tokens anytime throughout the vesting interval and escrowed KWENTA may be vested with out penalties.

Merchants:

Not a lot change! For current Synthetix Perps customers, all present buying and selling performance will stay intact throughout the transition. The rebranding and integration efforts might be dealt with quietly behind the scenes, guaranteeing no disruption to the buying and selling expertise. Nevertheless, the Perennial Finance integration could also be phased out, with updates to observe.

Rewards and Incentives Earners:

Kwenta’s factors program and VIP/Referral rewards for merchants might be evaluated and probably restructured or changed by Synthetix with new incentives. However current rewards can nonetheless be claimed by customers.

Structural Modifications:

Governance choices might be dealt with by way of the Synthetix governance mannequin, streamlining the whole protocol beneath a unified system. KWENTA holders can now take part in governance, shaping the longer term course of the mixed protocol. As soon as the acquisition is full, KWENTA will stop to exist, and governance and tokenomics might be totally built-in beneath the Synthetix construction.

As these two tasks formally reunite, a shared mission is created: constructing the premier decentralized derivatives platform in DeFi. Kwenta and Synthetix are laying the groundwork for scaling liquidity, enhancing person progress, and accelerating product innovation. The brand new unified ecosystem will permit each groups to streamline their priorities and supply constant updates, bringing DeFi one step nearer to a way forward for accessible, high-quality perpetuals buying and selling.

SNXweave might be overlaying this acquisition because it takes place, so keep tuned for any related updates as these tasks and communities merge into one. Within the meantime, try Kwenta’s explainer weblog and Synthetix’s put up to learn extra in regards to the merger.