Lighter DEX Airdrop
Maximizing Your Point Allocation
01. The Context: Why Lighter, Why Now?
You missed the golden era of dYdX? You watched Blur mint millionaires? The market is currently in the "Perp DEX Wars." Capital is flowing from CEXs to on-chain orderbooks.
The current landscape is a three-way standoff: Hyperliquid (The Leader), Aster (The Challenger), and Lighter (The Dark Horse).
Lighter is the "Dark Horse" because it uses ZK-Rollup technology on a custom Layer 2, settled on Ethereum. It is backed by Tier-1 VCs (a16z, Paradigm equivalents). The protocol is currently in Season 2, distributing ~250,000 points weekly.
The Opportunity
Unlike Hyperliquid, which is saturated, Lighter's barrier to entry (custom L2 deposit) keeps the "low-effort" farmers out. The points-to-token ratio here will likely be higher for sophisticated operators. We are not here to "participate"; we are here to dominate the allocation.
02. Prerequisites & Setup
Do not fail the IQ test before you begin.
- Wallet: Use a fresh Rabby or MetaMask address. Do not link this to your main cold storage.
- Capital: Minimum $1,000 USD for effective farming. Ideal: $5,000+.
The Bridge
Lighter is a separate chain. You cannot just swap on Arbitrum.
Action: Bridge USDC or ETH from Ethereum Mainnet to Lighter Layer 2 via the official bridge.
Note: Deposit times are fast, withdrawals take time (ZK proof generation). Don't bridge funds you need for rent tomorrow.
03. The "Volume Strategy"
In DEX airdrops, Volume is King, but in 2025, "Organic" Volume is God.
The Good
You can generate infinite volume without burning gas/fees (0% retail fees).
The Bad
It is incredibly easy to Sybil. The team knows this. Their filters detect "Wash Trading."
The "Wash Trading" Trap
If you open a $50k Long and immediately close it 5 seconds later to farm points, you will be flagged.
- ! Volume / Open Interest (OI) Ratio > 10
- ! Average position duration < 1 minute
- ! PnL is exactly -Spread
The Winning Strategy: "The Basis Grinder"
The Grind Routine
- • Keep position open for 15-30 minutes.
- • Close position. Wait 2 hours.
- • Repeat.
*Why this works: To the algorithm, this looks like a genuine hedging strategy.
| Trader Profile | Capital | Strategy | Est. Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wash Trader | $1,000 | Open/Close every 10s | HIGH (Sybil) |
| The Weekend Grinder | $1,000 | 20x Lev, 10 trades/day | Low (Organic) |
| The Whale Splash | $50,000 | 5x Lev, 2 large swings | Low (Organic) |
Pro Tip: Use Limit Orders
Most orderbook DEXs weight Maker Volume (Limit Orders) 1.5x - 2x higher than Taker Volume. Always use Post-Only orders to capture the spread instead of paying it.
04. Liquidity Provision (LLP)
If you have idle stablecoins, the Lighter Liquidity Pool (LLP) is the passive farming route. You deposit USDC, and the protocol markets makes for you.
Allocate 30% of stack to LLP. It acts as a "multiplier" for your address score. Volume + LP = Power User.
05. ROI Calculation
Assuming a hypothetical TGE valuation where 1 Point = $0.50 (Conservative) to $2.00 (Bullish).
Scenario A: The Lean Hunter
Scenario B: The Bankroll
06. Referral Engineering
Referral Code requires 100 Points to generate. Farm hard Day 1 → Generate Code → Refer Sub-accounts.
Sybil Warning
Do NOT fund sub-accounts from the Main Account. Instant link. Fund from CEX → Mainnet → Bridge.
*If you grind 4 sub-accounts, your Main Account earns 200% speed (25% kickback per sub).
07. FAQ: The Unspoken Rules
When is the Snapshot?
Official comms say Dec 31, 2025. Snapshot likely 24-48h prior.
What is the "Death Zone"?
Wallets with < $10,000 total volume. Protocols cut bottom 30% to save gas.
Can I script this?
Yes. Lighter has a robust API. Ensure you add `random.sleep()` to avoid pattern detection.
Final Directive
Do not get greedy with leverage. You are here to farm points, not to gamble on ETH direction. Keep leverage low (5x-10x), preserve capital, and focus on throughput.
Mission Status: Active
Time is Ticking.
The snapshot window is closing. Start your volume extraction sequence now to maximize your final point allocation.