As the new year begins, the Solana ecosystem is set to reward its active users with two significant airdrops from Sonic and Jupiter, distributing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of tokens.

Jupiter’s $625 Million “JUPuary” Airdrop

Jupiter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator on Solana, is preparing for its “JUPuary” airdrop, planning to distribute 700 million JUP tokens valued at $625 million to users this January.

• Airdrop Details: The airdrop will reward approximately 2.3 million wallet addresses based on a tiered system that considers trading volume and interaction with Jupiter’s features.
• Eligibility Tiers:
  • Users with over $800 in trading volume will receive 50 JUP tokens.
  • High-volume traders, with more than $14 million in trading volume, will earn 20,000 JUP tokens.
  • Additional rewards are available for users interacting with Jupiter’s Perps, DCA, or limit order features.

Sonic’s $168 Million Airdrop Scheduled for January 7

Sonic, a Solana layer-2 gaming network, will airdrop 7% of its native SONIC token supply on January 7, distributing 168 million SONIC tokens to users.

• Token Supply Details: Sonic has a total supply of 2.4 billion SONIC tokens. On the day of the airdrop, 15% of the total supply will be available for trading, with 8% reserved for early supporters and 7% allocated to initial claimers.
• Eligibility Requirements: To qualify for the airdrop, users needed to onboard through TikTok, where Sonic built its SonicX game natively, rewarding active TikTok users who engage with the game.
• Background and Partnerships: Sonic secured $12 million in Series A funding in June 2024 and partnered with Solayer, a Solana staking protocol. By November, Sonic had over $50 million worth of staked SOL in its delegation pool, reinforcing its role in the Solana ecosystem.

Airdrop Momentum on Solana

These upcoming airdrops follow the recent Pudgy Penguins airdrop, which distributed over $1 billion worth of PENGU tokens to Solana users, primarily benefiting Pudgy Penguin NFT holders.

What These Airdrops Mean for Solana

The airdrops underscore Solana’s expanding ecosystem, encouraging user engagement and adoption. By distributing substantial token rewards, projects like Sonic and Jupiter aim to boost activity within the network and reward loyal users.

How to Prepare

• Stay Informed: Follow official channels of Sonic and Jupiter for the latest updates on airdrop details and eligibility criteria.
• Engage with the Ecosystem: Interact with Solana-based platforms, participate in governance, and utilize decentralized applications to increase potential eligibility for future airdrops.

By staying active and informed, Solana users can maximize the benefits from these upcoming airdrops and contribute to the ecosystem's vibrant growth.