HyperLiquid to Airdrop 310M HYPE Tokens to Early Adopters
Decentralized exchange HyperLiquid has unveiled its native token HYPE, with 310 million tokens (31% of total supply) allocated to early users via an airdrop. The distribution follows a points-based campaign that concluded earlier this year, rewarding platform engagement.
Token Distribution and Utility
- Total Supply: 1 billion HYPE tokens.
- Airdrop Allocation: 31% (310M) to points campaign participants.
- Team Allocation: 23.8% reserved for current/future core contributors (locked for 1 year).
HYPE transcends typical governance tokens by offering:
- Staking rewards to secure HyperBFT (HyperLiquid’s PoS consensus).
- Gas fee payments on the platform.
Market Impact and Trading
HyperLiquid, boasting 220,000+ users and $2.4B daily volume, will list HYPE/USDC on its spot trading book post-Token Generation Event (Nov 29, 07:30 UTC).
👉 Explore HyperLiquid’s trading platform
The Rise of Points Campaigns
Points-driven airdrops have surged in DeFi, incentivizing user activity. This trend has spawned “airdrop farmers”—investors migrating liquidity across protocols to maximize eligibility.
FAQ Section
Q: How can I claim my HYPE airdrop?
A: Eligible users (points campaign participants) will automatically receive tokens on Nov 29.
Q: What’s the lock-up period for team allocations?
A: Tokens for future contributors vest after 1 year.
Q: Can HYPE be staked immediately?
A: Yes—staking secures HyperBFT and yields rewards.
👉 Learn more about staking HYPE
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