Token Upgrade FAQ
Where can I find the CX token
Liquidity for the $CX token can be found here:
| Venue | Link |
|---|---|
| Aerodrome | https://aerodrome.finance/swap↗ |
| Raydium | https://raydium.io/swap/ ↗ |
Contract Addresses
| Chain | Address |
|---|---|
| Arbitrum | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| Avalanche | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| Base | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| BSC | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| Ethereum | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| Optimism | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| Polygon | 0x000000000000012DeF132E61759048bE5b5C6033 ↗ |
| Solana | CortexFv3fRcLKTgACr7aLqckGh5eP7TP3z9JHoKqMc6 ↗ |
What is the $CX token?
The $CX token serves to decentralise the Cortex Protocol. As the ecosystem matures, every component of it will decentralise. There are 2 functions to the $CX token:
- Staking: For permissionless agent deployments, $CX is staked to ensure alignment of the agent and their stated objectives
- Agent Gas: In the future, agent usage and fees will be paid in $CX.
The CX token is also the native governance token for all Synapse and Cortex related contracts and protocol operations. Cortex can be bridged here
How can $SYN holders receive $CX?
$SYN to $CX conversion portal is live here - cortexprotocol.com/agents/convert
Will I receive $CX if I’m holding $SYN on a centralised exchange?
Yes! You can always withdraw and upgrade your $SYN to $CX on the portal. Alternatively, we are coordinating with all CEXs to upgrade the token on behalf of users.
What is the ratio of $SYN to $CX and what are $CX's tokenomics?
Each SYN will be upgraded to 5.5 $CX, full tokenomics are available here.
What is the migration process?
Now → 11 February 2026 (full 12-month window)
A two-way migration portal between $SYN and $CX is live at this portal.
This entire period is reserved for CEXs, custodians, and other infrastructure providers to finish upgrading their systems while giving all holders complete flexibility (SYN ⇄ CX).
After 11 February 2026
Liquidity—on-chain and off-chain will have been switched to $CX, and the migration portal is slated to close, leaving $SYN with no utility.
Following the current DAO proposal, the portal is expected to close at this point; however, this timeline (or the two-way functionality) can still be revisited through a future DAO vote if the community feels a longer-dated adjustment is warranted.
Regardless of when or where the swap is made, the conversion rate remains 1 SYN = 5.5 CX throughout the process.
Where can I find the smart contracts for the migration?
What does the $CX token do?
The $CX token will combine all the utility of the existing $SYN token as well as all its utility for Cortex Protocol.
$CX Utility:
- Staking for permissionless agent deployments
- Agent gas payments, $CX is the native token for AI agent usage
- Governance over existing Synapse and new Cortex protocol and contracts
- *Future use as the staking token for relayers on Synapse Intents Network(SIN)
Are the $CX tokenomics and total supply the same as $SYN?
No. Directly upon $SYN -> $CX conversion there is no dilution or change in total supply. Over the next four years Cortex will see a 4.9% annual inflation rate.
Assuming all eligible SYN holders claim.
In reality, the effective inflation rate will likely be lower due to:
- Some holders may not claim within the claiming window
- Any unclaimed tokens are effectively removed from the total supply
Any $SYN held by the Synapse DAO will not be converted to $CX. The only exception to this is SYN/ETH POL, which will be migrated to the new CX/SOL and CX/ETH liquidty pools. All new tokens introduced are pre-allocated in the tokenomics, which align incentives and help drive overall growth in the Cortex Ecosystem.
To calculate the inflation rate: The total CX supply is 1,646,590,000 tokens. Since each SYN converts to 5.5 CX, if we converted all CX tokens back to SYN, we’d have 299,380,000 ‘SYN equivalent’ tokens. This represents a 19.75% total increase in supply over the next four years.