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Ethena Foundation ENA token restructuring

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2026-09-30 16:06 UTC → 2026-10-12 04:24 UTC · added removed

The Ethena Foundation has implemented several structural changes to its tokenomics and revenue models. Following a governance vote, the protocol approved tokenomics, including a “fee conversion” proposal to use generated revenues for programmatic ENA token buybacks. Governance also backed and a fee-switch mechanism where mechanism. Once the USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion, 95 percent of net revenue will be routed into ENA buybacks once the USDe supply reaches $7.5 billion. buybacks. To mitigate recurring monthly sell pressure, the Foundation restructured the token release schedule by buying out early venture capital investors. This move consolidates investor-allocated ENA investors, consolidating their tokens into a single unlock event, replacing the previous staggered vesting process. While investor tokens are being consolidated, team tokens remain event on their original lock-up schedule. On October 5, 2026, approximately 1.41 billion ENA—representing about 14 percent of the circulating supply—will be unlocked in a single event. This accelerates the original release schedule, which was intended to distribute tokens monthly through March 2028. To manage this transition, the Foundation offered to buy out locked positions from large seed investors holding more than 0.25 percent of the total supply; most of these sellers accepted the offer. Additionally, Ethena is ending all token incentives and inflation tied to USDe growth by the end of September, marking the conclusion of the protocol’s airdrop seasons. As part of a shift in funding strategy, the protocol is expanding its yield strategy to include tokenized U.S. stocks, utilizing Binance’s tokenized U.S. stocks as collateral and hedging exposure through Binance stock perpetual contracts. 2026. By late September 2026, the circulating supply of USDe exceeded $13 billion. Standard Chartered has issued a bullish outlook for outlook, with Global Head Geoff Kendrick projecting the ENA token, projecting a price of token could reach $2.00 by the end of 2028. 2028, driven by a projected USDe market capitalization of $40 billion. The bank anticipates notes that the buyback program should create upward pressure on the token price as USDe could reach a $40 billion scales. In early October 2026, Ethena saw significant market capitalization by 2028, driven by diversified yield strategies and activity, including a record hourly spike of $17.7 million in realized profits. This surge coincided with increased hedging options for institutional investors. “whale” activity, with transactions exceeding $100,000 rising steadily. USDe reserves earned $18.3 million over a 30-day period during this time. While Standard Chartered maintains a long-term bullish stance, technical analysts are monitoring a $0.196 support level to gauge whether buyers can defend against increased selling pressure.

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  1. 2026-10-12 04:24 UTC Ethena Foundation ENA token restructuring
  2. 2026-09-30 16:06 UTC Ethena Foundation ENA token restructuring
  3. 2026-09-28 14:48 UTC Ethena Foundation ENA token restructuring
  4. 2026-09-06 15:52 UTC Ethena Foundation ENA token restructuring

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