Binance Boosts Market Maker Incentives in Wake of Record Hack
THE SO WHAT
Boosting market maker incentives after a $6.3B hack is about defending liquidity and signaling continuity more than generosity. For any platform hit by a major breach, the playbook now clearly includes overpaying for depth and volume to keep spreads tight while you rebuild trust.
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