BNB News Today: Encoding Time into Value: River's Auction Redefines DeFi

River, a blockchain-based stablecoin platform, has launched a 48-hour Dutch auction for its River Pts token, marking a pivotal moment in its strategy to redefine value creation through time-encoded tokenomics. The auction, set to begin on October 29, 2025, will allow participants to purchase River Pts using BNB, with prices decreasing over the 48-hour period. All participants will settle at the final (lowest) price, and refunds for price differences will be issued post-auction. This mechanism extends River's Dynamic Airdrop Conversion system, which has already driven River Pts and its native token $RIVER to significant gains.

The Dutch auction format is designed to democratize access while aligning incentives. Users can purchase River Pts at a declining price, with the final settlement ensuring equitable distribution. For example, a participant buying 100,000 River Pts at $1 would receive a $50,000 refund in BNB if the final clearing price is $0.50. The auction also includes a referral bonus program, offering participants 2–12% additional River Pts based on their ranking in River4FUN Season 2. Bonuses are distributed automatically after the sale concludes.

River's public sale is part of a broader strategy to strengthen liquidity, support $RIVER buybacks, and bootstrap its community-governed River DAO. Funds raised will come from the team's reserved share of the fixed 1 billion River Pts supply. The platform's innovative approach has already shown traction: River Pts surged 5,300% on decentralized exchanges, while $RIVER hit a $10 all-time high, up fivefold since its token genesis event (TGE) in September 2025.

The auction follows recent developments in River's ecosystem, including its Binance Futures listing, which catalyzed $100 million in 24-hour trading volume. The project's time-encoded tokenomics have generated significant community engagement, with users analyzing strategies for conversion timing and arbitrage opportunities. River Pts function as a call option on $RIVER, with their value tied to the conversion ratio, which varies over 180 days.

Participants can join the auction by visiting the public sale page, connecting a BNB Chain wallet, and entering their desired allocation. Referral codes, linked to users' X usernames, offer additional incentives. Post-auction, holders will be able to claim River Pts, refunds, and convert their holdings to $RIVER at any time.

River's approach underscores a shift in how value is created and distributed in the crypto space. By integrating time and market dynamics into token design, the platform aims to foster a more participatory and adaptive ecosystem. As the auction approaches, the market will closely watch how this model performs in practice, with implications for future token launches and decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation.