Zeta Markets, a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating on the Solana blockchain, is set to introduce its governance token, Z, today. This move is in line with the DEX’s goal of transitioning into a fully community-driven protocol, allowing members to have a say in its operations.
The decentralized exchange has gained significant traction within the crypto community, largely due to the growing popularity of the Solana ecosystem. Zeta Markets reported a record-breaking monthly trading volume exceeding .2 billion in March, with more than 71,000 active users participating. Data from DeFillama indicates that the total value of assets locked on the platform has surged to over million.
The Z token will have a total supply capped at 1 billion, with 10% of the tokens allocated through airdrops. Among these, 5% will be distributed to Zeta traders and community members based on their Z-Score, while 1% will go to other Zeta users affiliated with strategic communities in the Solana ecosystem. The remaining 4% will be given to Z stakers.
Incentivizing maker and taker trading activities, approximately 30% of the token supply will be used to reward users for maintaining liquidity on the exchange.
Looking ahead, Tristan Frizza, the founder of Zeta Markets, shared that the token launch is part of the protocol’s long-term vision. This vision includes introducing a novel vote escrow model on Solana and implementing a staking mechanism for holders to earn additional rewards. Zeta also aims to roll out the first layer-2 rollup on the Solana network by the end of the year.
Frizza emphasized the importance of the community in shaping the DEX’s future, stating, “We’re excited to launch $Z, the governance token of Zeta, to closely align the long-term interests of users with the protocol. This will empower the community to shape the future trajectory of the protocol and weigh in on important decisions as we collectively strive to deliver the ultimate DEX experience.”
