What is Cede Hub? A Complete Guide to the First Trade-to-Earn Platform

Cede Hub is a Trade-to-Earn platform that organizes volume-based trading competition on centralized exchanges (CEXs).
Since its launch in October, Cede Hub has already distributed over $950,000 to its community and is on track to double that amount before the end of the year.
By connecting their CEX accounts to Cede Hub, users can participate in competitions, climb leaderboards, and earn daily rewards in USDT, distributed transparently on-chain.
Cede Hub has generated over $400,000,000 in organic trading volume for CEX-listed projects across more than 120 competitions, including notable names such as Beefy, Lukso, SelfChain, and Karate Combat, among others.

Why Traders Participate

Here are some of the key reasons why Cede Hub competitions have gained traction among traders worldwide:
  • Get Paid to Trade: Earn rewards for trading even if you don't rank #1.
  • No PNL Pressure: Rankings are based on trading volume, not profitability.
  • Fair & Transparent: Leaderboards update in real-time, and all trades happen directly on your CEX account.
  • No Custody Risk: You have full control of your funds on your CEX account. Trades occur on CEXs, and rewards are sent on-chain.
This model makes it especially appealing for traders in emerging markets, where finding new ways to earn through trading can make a real difference.

How It Works

  • Connect a CEX account: Connect your wallets and CEX accounts on the Cede Hub platform.
  • Join a campaign: Cede Hub runs daily competitions (24-hour epochs) on specific token pairs. Traders are ranked based on volume.
  • Trade as usual: Trade on the Cede Hub platform—transactions still occur directly on CEXs.
  • Earn rewards: Rewards are distributed on the Arbitrum One network within 24 hours based on your leaderboard ranking.

Cede Hub FAQ

Do users need to deposit assets on Cede Hub?

No. Users will trade directly through their connected CEX accounts. Cede Hub never takes custody of funds.

Is there a minimum volume to participate?

Minimum trading thresholds vary by campaign. For some campaigns, only $100 or more in daily trading volume is required to be eligible for rewards.

How long do campaigns last?

Each campaign is divided into 24-hour epochs. Some projects run campaigns for just a few days, while others run for multiple weeks.

Can users from any country join?

Access depends on the rules and geo-restrictions of the connected CEX. Cede Hub does not manage exchange KYC requirements.