What is Shadow Exchange?

Shadow Exchange is Sonic's premier DEX and the primary trading venue for INFINITY. It's where the Infinity community earns the highest rewards and where the treasury provides strategic bribes to liquidity providers.

Why Shadow Matters for INFINITY

Official INFINITY Pool

Primary $8/S trading pair with deepest liquidity
Concentrated liquidity for maximum capital efficiency
Direct bribe recipient from INFINITY treasury
Best pricing for larger $8 trades

Reward Integration

SHADOW token rewards for all liquidity providers
$8 bribes from the Infinity treasury to xSHADOW holders
Trading fees from all swaps in the pool
Compound earning opportunities across multiple tokens

Revolutionary x(3,3) Model

Beyond Traditional ve(3,3)

Shadow improves on Curve's ve(3,3) model:

Traditional ve(3,3) problems:

Long locks with no exit strategies
Rewards for idle holding vs. active participation
Inflexible staking periods
Unfair distribution favoring early adopters

Shadow's x(3,3) solutions:

Exit strategies that factor user behavior
Active participation rewards over passive holding
Flexible locking with multiple options
Equitable distribution based on true loyalty

How x(3,3) Works

Provide liquidity in $8/S or other pools
Lock LP tokens in Shadow gauges
Earn SHADOW tokens as base rewards
Convert to xSHADOW for governance participation
Vote on gauges to direct more rewards to preferred pools
Receive bribes proportional to your xSHADOW holdings

Pool Types Available

Concentrated Liquidity (CL) Pools - Recommended

Best for active liquidity providers:

Uniswap V3-style concentrated liquidity
10-100x capital efficiency vs. traditional AMM
Custom price ranges for maximum fee capture
Higher rewards due to capital concentration
Active management required for optimal returns

Volatile Pools (Legacy)

Best for passive liquidity providers:

Uniswap V2-style traditional AMM
50/50 ratio across full price range
Set-and-forget liquidity provision
Lower capital efficiency but easier management
Stable rewards without range management

Shadow Exchange Performance

Network Ranking

#3 fee earner on Sonic network
7.68% of total network fees generated
Consistently high volume across all pairs
Growing market share as Sonic expands

Technical Excellence

Sub-second execution matching Sonic's speed
Near-zero slippage with concentrated liquidity
Advanced routing for optimal trade execution
Battle-tested contracts with professional audits

INFINITY Bribe Strategy

Why Infinity Bribes Shadow

Concentrated liquidity maximizes the project's capital efficiency
x(3,3) model rewards active ecosystem participation
Proven performance as Sonic's #2 protocol
Aligned incentives between Shadow and INFINITY

How Bribes Work

INFINITY treasury allocates $8 tokens for bribes
xSHADOW holders receive proportional bribe distribution
Voters for $8 gauge get maximum bribe allocation
LP incentives maintain healthy $8/S liquidity

Maximizing Your Bribes

Provide $8/S liquidity on Shadow Exchange
Lock LP tokens in Shadow gauges for SHADOW rewards
Convert SHADOW → xSHADOW for governance participation
Vote for $8 gauge to maximize your bribe share
Hold longer locks for increased voting power

Getting Started on Shadow

Prerequisites

Sonic network added to your wallet
S tokens for gas fees (~$1-5 worth)
$8 and S tokens for liquidity provision
Understanding of impermanent loss risks

Step-by-Step Process

Visit Shadow Exchange at app.shadow.so
Connect your wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)
Navigate to Pools section
Find $8/S pair and choose pool type
Add liquidity with equal USD values
Lock LP tokens in gauges for rewards
Participate in governance for maximum benefits

Earning Opportunities

Multiple Revenue Streams

Trading fees: 0.3% from all swaps
SHADOW rewards: Native token emissions
$8 bribes: Treasury-funded incentives
Governance power: Influence future reward allocation

Compound Strategies

Reinvest trading fees to grow your position
Compound SHADOW rewards for exponential growth
Strategic voting to maximize future bribes
Range management (CL pools) for optimal fee capture

Risk Management

Understanding Risks

Impermanent loss when token prices diverge
Smart contract risk despite professional audits
Active management required for CL positions
Governance participation needed for maximum rewards

Mitigation Strategies

Start with small positions to learn the system
Use volatile pairs for reduced impermanent loss
Monitor positions regularly for range adjustments
Diversify across multiple pools and strategies

Community and Support

Official Resources

Shadow documentation: docs.shadow.so
Discord community: Active support and discussion
Governance forum: Participate in protocol decisions
Analytics dashboards: Track performance and rewards

INFINITY Integration

Telegram discussions: $8 LP strategy chat
Community coordination: Maximize collective bribes
Shared knowledge: Best practices and optimization
Aligned incentives: Success benefits everyone

Shadow Exchange isn't just where the community trades $8—it's where Infinity holders earn the highest rewards while supporting the project's liquidity. Every LP helps create better pricing, every vote directs more bribes to the ecosystem, and every participant strengthens the collective position.

Ready to start earning? Visit Shadow Exchange and join the most rewarding DEX experience on Sonic.

Shadow Exchange: Where INFINITY holders become INFINITY earners.

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