According to the dYdX Foundation, adopting a usage-based structure for its token is a strategic move to influence its classification under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The foundation states that this model is designed to distance the DYDX token from being viewed as a speculative asset, instead aligning it more closely with an infrastructure-like utility token, which could have significant implications for its regulatory treatment and market accessibility within the EU.