FAQ
When CEX listings?
The team's approach to centralized exchange listings and why Infinity focuses on DEX-first growth
When CEX Listings?
Current status: No centralized exchange listings yet. INFINITY is DEX-native and focused on building sustainable value before pursuing CEX listings.
The Team's CEX Philosophy
No Pay-to-Play Listings
The team refuses to pay for listings or give away tokens for exchange placement:
- No token bribes to exchanges for listings
- No "listing fees" that benefit exchanges over holders
- No dilution of token supply for CEX partnerships
- Community value first over exchange relationships
Organic Listing Approach
If exchanges want to list $8, they're welcome to do so on their own initiative:
- CEXs can list without asking permission
- The team won't stop them from adding $8 trading pairs
- The team won't help them with token giveaways or marketing
- Merit-based listings based on trading volume and demand
Why DEX-First Strategy
Building Real Value
Focusing on DEX growth creates sustainable fundamentals:
- Organic demand from actual utility and usage
- Real trading volume not inflated by CEX wash trading
- Community-driven growth rather than exchange-driven hype
- Sustainable economics through FeeM and DEX activity
Shadow Exchange Advantages
Infinity's primary trading venue offers superior features:
- Concentrated liquidity for better pricing
- x(3,3) rewards for liquidity providers
- $8 bribes from INFINITY treasury
- Sub-second execution on Sonic network
- Near-zero gas fees vs. CEX withdrawal costs
DEX Ecosystem Benefits
- FeeM revenue from every DEX transaction
- Buyback funding through gas fee sharing
- Community ownership of liquidity
- Decentralized access without KYC barriers
When CEX Listings Might Happen
Organic Criteria
The team expects CEX listings when:
- Trading volume reaches significant levels
- Community demand creates pressure on exchanges
- Market cap justifies listing costs for exchanges
- Regulatory clarity makes listings safer for exchanges
Exchange Initiative
Listings will likely happen when:
- Major CEXs decide to list $8 independently
- Community requests create enough pressure
- Trading metrics meet exchange listing criteria
- Profit potential makes it worthwhile for exchanges
What This Means for You
Short-Term Trading
- DEX-only access through Shadow Exchange or aggregators
- Bridge required to access Sonic network
- Wallet management instead of CEX custody
- DeFi skills beneficial for optimal experience
Long-Term Benefits
- No dilution from listing fee token giveaways
- Organic growth creates more sustainable value
- Community control over liquidity and trading
- FeeM benefits from DEX activity
How to Trade $8 Today
Primary Options
- Shadow Exchange - Official INFINITY pool with concentrated liquidity
- Fly DEX Aggregator - Best prices across all Sonic DEXs
- Other Sonic DEXs - Various AMM options available
Getting Started
- Bridge to Sonic - Use official or third-party bridges
- Get S tokens - For gas fees (very cheap on Sonic)
- Connect wallet - MetaMask, Rabby, or hardware wallet
- Start trading - Better UX than most CEXs
Advantages of DEX Trading
Lower Costs
- No withdrawal fees like on CEXs
- Sub-cent gas fees on Sonic
- No trading fees on some aggregators
- No minimum balances or account requirements
Better Control
- Your keys, your coins - no CEX custody risk
- Instant settlement - no withdrawal delays
- No KYC required - privacy preserved
- No geographic restrictions
Ecosystem Benefits
- Support INFINITY flywheel through FeeM generation
- Contribute to buybacks through your trading fees
- Earn LP rewards if you provide liquidity
- Participate directly in the ecosystem
CEX Listing Predictions
Likely Timeline
- Short term (3-6 months): Probably still DEX-only
- Medium term (6-18 months): Possible smaller CEX listings
- Long term (18+ months): Major CEX listings if fundamentals support
What Would Trigger Faster Listings
- Massive trading volume on DEX
- Significant price appreciation creating FOMO
- Community pressure on favorite exchanges
- Bull market conditions making CEXs more aggressive
Community Recommendation
For the Community
- Learn DEX trading - it's the future anyway
- Support ecosystem growth - trade on Shadow Exchange
- Focus on fundamentals - CEX listings are just distribution
- Be patient - organic growth creates lasting value
For Exchanges
- Feel free to list $8 - the team won't stop you
- Don't expect token payments - the team doesn't do those deals
- Reach out for technical info - they'll provide what's needed
- List based on merit - volume and community demand
Bottom line: CEX listings will happen when they make business sense for exchanges, not when the team pays for them. Until then, DEX trading on Sonic offers a superior experience anyway.
Ready to try DEX trading? Start with Shadow Exchange or Fly.
CEX listings are nice-to-have, not need-to-have. INFINITY's value comes from its economics, not its exchange listings.