Perpetual DEXs generated over $70M in protocol revenue over the past 30 days.
Yet most assessments stop at trading volume and fees, neglecting token emissions, float %, and FDV.
We examined five key protocols to evaluate efficiency (Revenue-to-Emission ratio) and dilution risk.
1/ Breakdown of Perp Protocols | Revenue (30d) vs Emissions :
$HYPE: $65.8M revenue | 0% emissions
$GMX: $2.07M revenue | 0.1% emissions ($185K)
$DYDX: $1.13M revenue | 1.27% emissions ($5M)
$DRIFT: $1.1M revenue | 3.51% emissions ($6.5M)
$SNX: $74K revenue | 0% emissions
2/ $HYPE
•Revenue: $65.8M
•Emissions: 0%
•FDV: $40B | Float: 33%
Despite the absence of emissions, $HYPE’s valuation is driven by secondary market assumptions. A $40B FDV with a third in float raises concerns over eventual unlock impact and valuation sustainability.
3/ $GMX
•Revenue: $2.07M
•Emissions: $185K (0.1%)
•FDV: $152M | Float: 77%
•Rev/Emission Ratio: 11.2x
A standout on efficiency. $GMX combines high float with disciplined emissions. Revenues significantly outpace token inflation, supporting a stronger value accrual narrative.
4/ $DYDX
•Revenue: $1.13M
•Emissions: $5M (1.27%)
•FDV: $509M | Float: Moderate
•Rev/Emission Ratio: 0.23x
$DYDX emits 4x more in tokens than it earns in revenue. This negative carry dilutes holders and undermines the protocol’s economic sustainability, despite strong brand presence.
5/ $DRIFT
•Revenue: $1.1M
•Emissions: $6.5M (3.51%)
•FDV: $453M | Float: 30%
•Rev/Emission Ratio: 0.17x
The weakest performer. With just 30% float and emissions far exceeding revenue, $DRIFT’s token model is heavily inflationary — a typical profile for early-stage protocols, but one that limits capital efficiency in the short term.
6/ $SNX
•Revenue: $74K
•Emissions: 0%
•FDV: $203M | Fully Diluted
Though emission-free and fully diluted, $SNX is currently generating negligible revenue. Without a material top-line, value capture remains theoretical.
7/ Key Takeaways
•Emission Discipline Matters: $GMX is the most emission-efficient, maintaining revenue at 11x its token inflation.
•High Revenue ≠ Sustainable Value: $HYPE leads in revenue, but with zero token distribution, questions remain around future dilution.
•DYDX & DRIFT Highlight Risk: Both emit several multiples more than they earn, compounding float pressure and weakening fundamentals.
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