Ethena Labs has revamped its ENA tokenomics, introducing mandatory vesting conditions to encourage long-term holding. Starting June 23rd, users must lock at least 50% of their tokens using one of three methods.
Failure to comply will lead to unvested tokens being redistributed to compliant users, ensuring fairness. This approach aims to shift users from short-term trading to long-term investment.
New staking options include locking ENA within Ethena, participating in PT-ENA pools on Pendle Finance, or engaging in generalized restaking pools. These are essential for securing cross-chain transfers of USDe, Ethena’s stablecoin.
Ethena’s commitment to transparency is demonstrated through Monthly Custodian Attestations for USDe. This revamp aligns with Ethena’s goal to integrate ENA into its financial infrastructure, enhancing transaction security and efficiency.
This strategic move underscores Ethena’s focus on long-term growth and community trust.