Maximize Your Claim: The Hyperswap Airdrop Guide

Unlock your share of the $HYPER governance token distribution. This guide details the essential activities across the platform needed to maximize your airdrop eligibility.

Understanding the $HYPER Token Distribution

The **Hyperswap Airdrop** is a critical event designed to reward early and active users who contribute meaningful activity to the decentralized exchange (DEX). The $HYPER token grants holders voting power over the protocol's future direction and entitles them to a share of platform revenue. Eligibility is calculated based on a snapshot of user engagement across Hyperswap's three primary decentralized finance (DeFi) units: **Spot Trading Pools**, **Perpetual Derivatives**, and **Decentralized Lending**.

To qualify for the highest tiers, users must demonstrate consistent and diverse usage. Simply holding assets is not enough; the algorithm prioritizes users who generate fees, provide liquidity, or utilize margin. Below is a detailed breakdown of how activity in each unit will be weighted for your final airdrop allocation.

Airdrop Eligibility Criteria: Spot, Perps, and Lending

1. Spot Trading Pools & Liquidity Provision

  • **Volume Multiplier:** A tier-based multiplier is applied to users who execute over \$10,000 in total spot exchange volume before the snapshot.
  • **LP Fee Generation:** Rewards are proportional to the amount of trading fees generated by your provided liquidity (LP tokens held).
  • **Diverse Pairs:** Trading across 5 or more unique trading pairs grants an additional 15% bonus to your spot score.

2. Perpetual Contracts (Perps) Activity

  • **Open Interest:** Users with a minimum of \$500 in active open interest (long or short) at the snapshot time receive core eligibility.
  • **Fee Contribution:** The cumulative fees paid on the perpetuals platform are heavily weighted. The top 10% of fee generators receive a 2x bonus.
  • **Margin Utilization:** Successfully opening and closing positions utilizing 2x leverage or higher in the previous 30 days is a key factor.

3. Passive Earning via Lending Units

  • **Deposit Duration:** Total airdrop weight increases by 1% for every 30 days a user has maintained an active deposit in a lending pool.
  • **Borrowed Capital:** Users who actively borrow assets from the lending protocol receive a 25% bonus to their lending score, rewarding utilization.
  • **Stablecoin Dominance:** Deposits in major stablecoin pools (USDC, DAI) are weighted 1.5x higher than volatile asset deposits, rewarding stability.

Airdrop Strategy and Timeline

The distribution is designed to favor users demonstrating long-term commitment and comprehensive engagement. A diversified approach, hitting minimum criteria across all three units, will yield a higher overall multiplier than maxing out a single unit. It is highly recommended to engage in cross-platform activity, for instance, by using borrowed funds from the lending unit to increase perpetual margin.

Snapshot Date & Anti-Sybil Measures

The exact snapshot date remains undisclosed to prevent Sybil attacks. The eligibility algorithm includes sophisticated clustering logic to detect and penalize attempts to game the system using multiple small wallets linked by common funding or withdrawal patterns. Focus on genuine, sustained activity from your primary wallet.

Token Claim and Vesting Schedule

Claiming will be available on the official Hyperswap portal shortly after the snapshot announcement. Note that tokens for high-tier allocations may be subject to a **linear vesting schedule** over 3 to 6 months to encourage long-term participation and prevent immediate sell-offs that could impact the token's stability and governance structure.

Final Takeaway: Diversify Your Activity

The Hyperswap Airdrop is a significant opportunity to gain exposure to the $HYPER governance token. Your ultimate reward is directly tied to the diversity and value of your interactions across the entire ecosystem. Whether you are providing liquidity in the spot pools, speculating on perpetuals, or earning passive yield in lending, ensure your activity is consistent, substantial, and non-manipulative. Prepare now to ensure maximum token earnings.

Earn $HYPER. Govern the future of Hyperswap.

Official Hyperswap Resources

Frequently Asked Questions