Summary

This proposal seeks approval for the second epoch of BUNNI emissions, distributing 25,000,000 $BUNNI tokens over a 12-week period. The proposed allocation is as follows:

80% (20,000,000 $BUNNI) to strategic partner deals 10% (2,500,000 $BUNNI) to other opportunities that arise 10% (2,500,000 $BUNNI) to Bunni liquidity on Ethereum mainnet

Motivation

The initial epoch demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted emissions through speed and flexibility. Building on this success, the second epoch aims to:

Strengthen collaborations with strategic partners Support emerging initiatives that align with Bunni’s objectives Enhance BUNNI liquidity on the Ethereum mainnet

Strategic Partner Deal Structure

Under this proposal, strategic partners—such as DAOs and protocols that can grow with Bunni in a symbiotic relationship will be targeted.

An example

Protocol’s idle governance tokens will be engaged through a dual-pool strategy:

1. Gov Token Pool: Partners deposit idle assets into a Bunni pool that leverages rehypothecation, allowing these assets to earn additional yield while providing swap liquidity. This not only generates revenue for Bunni but also offers partners a return on otherwise idle assets.

2. Incentivized Stable Asset Pool: Based on the projected ROI from the yield-generating pool and the potential of the stable asset pool, Bunni can justify allocating incentives to this second pool for partner stable assets. This deepens liquidity for their stable tokens, again benefiting both the partner and Bunni through increased trading activity and fees.

This approach enables partners to activate dormant assets, earn yield, and enhance liquidity without upfront incentives. For Bunni, it results in the creation of two new pools with built-in TVL and trading activity, fostering sustainable growth.

Flexibility and Community Engagement

While the dual-pool strategy is a compelling model, it will not the sole approach for strategic partnerships. We recognize the importance of flexibility in accommodating diverse partner needs and innovative deal structures. Therefore, we invite the community to propose and discuss alternative partnership models that align with Bunni’s objectives throughout the epoch. This inclusive approach ensures that we remain adaptable and responsive to the evolving DeFi landscape.

Implementation Details

Upon approval, emissions will become available on June 6, 2025, 4pm ET, for the 12-week epoch. The emissions will be managed through the existing Bunni emissions framework, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Conclusion

This allocation strategy is designed to optimize the impact of BUNNI emissions, reinforcing Bunni’s position in the DeFi ecosystem. Community feedback and participation are encouraged to refine and support this proposal.