> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.definitive.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.definitive.fi/edge/buybacks-and-rewards.md).

# Buybacks and Rewards

The EDGE Rewards Flywheel benefits active traders and stakers who help grow the platform.

### EDGE Buybacks

20% of all Definitive revenue is used for EDGE buybacks

Every week, 

* 10% EDGE buybacks to reduce circulating supply (ongoing since Q4 of 2025)
* 10% EDGE buybacks re-distributed as staked EDGE to stakers and traders as rewards

The EDGE Rewards Flywheel directly benefits traders and active stakers within the ecosystem - powered fully by Definitive revenue.

Real product, real users, real utility.

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### Weekly Rewards&#x20;

Every week, 10% of all Definitive revenue buys back EDGE and redistributes as rewards.

* 2.5% is distributed among all EDGE stakers proportionally.
* 7.5% is distributed among all EDGE stakers who trade, proportionally as a function of their volume.

All rewards are distributed as staked EDGE and powered through revenue and not emissions.

As an example:

> Definitive generates $100,000 in total weekly revenue.\
> $10,000 is used to buyback EDGE.\
> \
> $2,500 is distributed to stakers.\
> $7,500 is distributed to stakers who trade.\
> \
> If you staked 1% of all staked EDGE, you would receive $25 that week.\
> If you also traded 1% of all trading volume on Definitive, you would receive an additional $75, rewarding you a total of $100 that week as staked EDGE.

Your pending rewards, effective reward rate, and rewards history are displayed in the [Rewards](https://app.definitive.fi/rewards) tab within Definitive. Starting 3/16/26 - a minimum of $200 in staked EDGE qualifies you for rewards.

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### EDGE Staking

In addition to receiving EDGE rewards, stakers also [unlock lower trading fees](https://docs.definitive.fi/platform/trading-fees) - accelerating benefits for traders.

EDGE can now be staked directly from Definitive in the [Stake EDGE](https://app.definitive.fi/staking) tab.\
Your EDGE balance from any Portfolios can be staked - without requiring transfers from an external wallet.

Learn [how-to Stake here](https://docs.definitive.fi/platform/edge-token/staking) for an immediate reduction in trading fees.

*As a reminder - unstaking EDGE has a 7-day cooldown period.*

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