Perpetual contract DEXs are getting new tricks. StandX recently launched the Maker Points incentive mechanism, allowing users to provide market liquidity by placing limit orders. Interestingly, this mechanism breaks the traditional understanding—there's no need for the limit order to actually execute; just placing the order can accumulate points.

Specifically, as long as users place a limit order, they start earning Maker Points, with no need to worry about entry or execution. If the limit order is later triggered and executed, they can also receive additional trading-related rewards. StandX officials claim this is the first design in the perpetual contract DEX market to award points for unfilled limit orders, encouraging market makers to participate in liquidity provision.

This idea actually reflects a pain point in the DeFi market: traditional perpetual contract DEXs lack sufficient passive liquidity sources. Using incentives for unfilled orders can attract more participants without requiring them to bear real position risks, making it attractive for traders who want to participate but maintain flexibility.