AFX

AFX takes a different approach to decentralized perpetuals trading. Rather than deploying a perp DEX on top of an existing network, the team built a sovereign Layer 1 blockchain from scratch, enginered specifically for derivatives execution. The chain delivers sub-100ms finality, zero gas fees, and a fully on-chain central limit order book — a combination designed to rival centralized exchange performance while keeping matching and settlement verifiable on-chain. Notably, AFX raised no VC or private funding, choosing instead to skip investor rounds entirely in favor of a community-first distribution model. The project has confirmed a token with roughly 65% of the total AFX supply reserved for community distribution through a multi-season points program. The Mainnet Points Program went live on May 25, 2026, and points will convert to AFX tokens at the token generation event (TGE), with no announced date yet for that launch.

How to Participate in the AFX Airdrop

The AFX points program rewards three distinct activities — trading, liquidity provision, and Guild participation. A sustained strategy across all three gives you the widest exposure to weekly point distributions. Here is how to get started and maintain consistent activity:

1. Set up your AFX account. Visit the AFX platform, connect your wallet or create a new account, and complete the onboarding flow. This gets your trading account ready for deposits.
2. Deposit USDC via Arbitrum. Fund your account by depositing USDC through Arbitrum. If you need to acquire USDC first, purchase on a centralized exchange and withdraw to your connected wallet.Please verify the token approval amount; authorize only the specific amount required for the transaction.
3. Trade perpetuals across multiple markets. Open positions using market or limit orders with up to 100x leverage available. The scoring model does not simply reward raw volume — it evaluates execution quality, held open interest, and market diversity. Spreading activity across different markets (for example BTC, gold, and an equity perp) earns more points than grinding a single pair.
4. Deposit into the ALP Vault. Navigate to the vaults section and allocate capital to the ALP vault. Deposits earn real yield (currently around 13.67% APY) plus time-weighted points, meaning capital left in longer compounds your share. Trading and LP points accrue independently, so running both simultaneously is optimal. Please verify the token approval amount; authorize only the specific amount required for the transaction.
5. Join a Guild through Discord. Find a Captain invite link in the AFX Discord and join a Guild. Your personal trading volume contributes to your Guild's total, which unlocks shared team rewards on top of individual points.
6. Verify your points weekly. Points are auto-credited every Monday at 00:00 UTC. Check the points page each week to confirm your activity is being counted correctly. Estimates appear ahead of time so you can adjust your strategy before the next settlement.

Sustained participation strategy: Points settle weekly, so consistent activity across all eight weeks of a season outperforms a single burst of volume. Keep positions open rather than only scalping — open interest is weighted in the scoring model. Stack trading, LP deposits, and Guild membership simultaneously since each acrues from a separate pool. If you have an audience, the affiliate program pays up to 35% of referred traders' fees as commission.

Potential Reward

AFX has confirmed that approximately 65% of the total token supply is reserved for the community through points. The Genesis airdrop specifically allocates 27% of supply and will be100% unlocked at TGE with no vesting. The program runs across three consecutive seasons, each with its own points pool, and points never reset or expire between seasons. The exact point-to-token conversion rate has not been published yet. Because there is no VC funding involved, there is no competing investor unlock schedule diluting community farmers — an unusual dynamic for a project of this scale.

Airdrop Requirements

• The airdrop is confirmed and currently ongoing, with an end date listed as November 25, 2026.
• Participation requires depositing and trading on the AFX platform using USDC via the Arbitrum network.
• Active perpetuals trading is the primary requirement — the scoring model weighs volume, open interest, and market diversity.
• LP Vault deposits and Guild membership are additional qualifying activities that accrue points independently.
• Points settle weekly every Monday; you must maintain activity within a given week to receive that week's distribution.
• Earlier testnet participants (April 2026) earned separate convertible points, but mainet farming remains independently important.

Latest AFX Airdrop Updates

Season 1 of the Mainnet Points Program is live since May 25, 2026and runs for eight weeks through July 20, 2026, with weekly point distributions settling every Monday at 00:00 UTC.

Risk

• Leveraged trading risk: Positions on AFX support up to 100x leverage, meaning liquidation is a real possibility. Capital used for farming is not risk-free — a poorly managed trade can wipe out funds intended for point accumulation.
• No TGE date confirmed: Points convert only at the token generation event, and no timeline has been announced. There is an opportunity cost in locking capital for an indefinite period.
• Conversion rate uncertainty: The exact ratio of points to tokens is unpublished. Your final allocation depends on how many total points are distributed across all participants, making individual rewards hard to estimate.
• New chain risk: AFX is a sovereign Layer 1 that is still early in its lifecycle. Smart contract or infrastructure bugs on a bespoke chain carry elevated technical risk compared to battle-tested networks.
• No VC backing as a double-edged sword: While the absence of investor unlocks benefits farmers, it also means the project has fewer institutional stakeholders and potentially less financial runway if market conditions change.

FAQ

When will AFX tokens be distributed?

No TGE date has been announced. Points from all three seasons will convert to AFX tokens at the token generation event. Season 1 runs through July 20, 2026, so the earliest plausible launch comes after the seasons conclude. Until then, points accumulate and carry forward without expiring.

Is it possible to participate without spending money?

Not in any meaningful way for point accumulation. Trading and LP Vault deposits require real capital on Arbitrum. Guild membership and certain onboarding quests cost nothing beyond the trading you are already doing, but the primary point sources all involve funded activity.

What if I start late — can I still catch up?

Points never reset or expire between seasons, so everything you earn is kept permanently. However, each weekly pool settles independently every Monday, meaning you cannot retroactively claim distributions from weeks you missed. Starting mid-season still earns you all remaining weeks plus full eligibility in future seasons.

[Data sources: official website (afx.xyz), source JSON, project Twitter (@AFX_XYZ)]