DERP Exchange

Overview

The DERP Exchange allows users to convert their earned DD to the $DERP. Users can let their DD stack and claim whenever they like. There is no penalty for not claiming.

  • Users can exchange DERP ↔ DD (Derp Dollars)

  • Fixed rate: 1 DERP = 100 DD

  • A flat 5 ADA fee is applied to each exchange, regardless of direction

The Derp Exchange

Claiming $DERP costs 5 ADA. The small fee allows us to further fund the project.


Derp Exchange and Interface Updates

Updated ADA Fee Structure:

  • DD to DERP: 5 ADA fee applies

  • DERP to DD: No fee (free conversion)

Dynamic Exchange Rate Mechanism:

  • Each epoch begins with the rate of 1 DERP = 100 DD

  • Once 2,500,000 DD has been exchanged to DERP within the epoch, the rate changes to 1:200

  • At the start of a new epoch, the rate resets to 1:100

Supply Control via Mint & Burn:

  • DERP tokens are minted when users convert DD to DERP

  • DERP tokens are burned when converted back to DD

This mint-and-burn model links token issuance directly to user engagement and helps maintain balance in the ecosystem.


Visual and UX Enhancements (Planned)

The exchange interface will receive several user-focused updates:

  • A progress meter showing how close the current epoch is to the DD-to-DERP threshold

  • Display of each user’s DD circulating supply

  • Tracking of total DD distributed via fortification during the current epoch

  • Real-time visualisation of DD spending across the Derp ecosystem

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