> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vortex-foundation.gitbook.io/vortex-ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vortex-foundation.gitbook.io/vortex-ai/tokenomics/gauges-and-bribes.md).

# Gauges and Bribes

### Equalizer Exchange

Equalizer Exchange is a liquidity incentive protocol designed to create sustainable yield for liquidity providers on the Sonic Chain. It operates on a vote-escrowed model, where users can direct emissions toward specific liquidity pools through governance votes.

#### How Gauges Work on Equalizer

* Users lock tokens in Equalizer to receive veTokens (vote-escrowed tokens).
* These veTokens give holders voting power over where emissions are distributed.
* The more votes a pool receives, the more liquidity rewards it gets.

#### Bribes & Incentives

* Bribes are direct incentives given to veToken holders to vote for specific pools.
* Projects offer bribes to attract liquidity and deepen market depth.
* Liquidity providers benefit by earning additional rewards from gauge incentives.

#### Vortex Foundation’s Strategy

Vortex Foundation uses Equalizer to:

* Direct liquidity to $VORTEX pools through bribe strategies.
* Strengthen token stability by attracting long-term liquidity providers.
* Optimize emissions to ensure sustainable rewards distribution.

By integrating with Equalizer, Vortex Foundation enhances liquidity control, ensuring efficient market-making and strategic token distribution.

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