RateX announces a 6.66% airdrop plan that has attracted attention

The structured yield protocol RateX in the Solana ecosystem announced its first season airdrop plan from December 18 to 19, which will distribute 6.66% of the total supply of 100 million RTX tokens. This airdrop comes from 44.18% of the ecosystem and community allocation, aiming to reward early users, event participants, and market makers.

The airdrop adopts a phased release mechanism, releasing 20% at TGE, followed by 30% after 3 months, and the remaining 50% after 6 months. This design, in the context of the first quarter of 2026, means that users will receive tokens gradually in the first half of 2026. This progressive distribution can avoid excessive market sell pressure.

From a tokenomics perspective, RateX's design is quite meticulous. The team holds 20% but only begins unlocking after the 12th month, then vests linearly over 36 months. Investors hold 15.82% with a similar long-term lockup period. This long-term incentive mechanism ensures that the core team and investors remain aligned with the project's development.

The treasury holds 20% for protocol development, releasing 5% at TGE, with the remainder released linearly each quarter over 36 months. This stable cash flow can support long-term ecological development and market operations without causing market fluctuations due to excessive one-time releases.

The initial circulation is 16.66 million tokens, accounting for 16.66% of the total supply. This relatively low initial circulation is viewed as a positive signal by the market, as it implies limited supply pressure. If demand is strong, prices are more likely to rise. The listing on exchanges such as Binance Alpha and Bitget confirms this.

After going live on December 19, RTX recorded an increase of 86.47% on Binance Alpha, with a 24-hour trading volume reaching $536 million. This explosive growth is partly due to the compact circulation and partly due to market recognition of RateX's products. The official Twitter announcement received 59,000 views and 180 likes, indicating high community engagement.

RateX's product positioning is also distinctive, focusing on structured yield products and leveraged trading, providing users with diverse yield strategies through the Earn feature and Mooncake products. This differentiated positioning allows it to stand out in the crowded DeFi space.

In terms of financing, RateX has secured a $7 million strategic investment from institutions such as Crypto.com Capital, Amber Group, Maelstrom, and SNZ Capital. Although the amount is not particularly large, the quality of the investors is very high, as these institutions have deep resources and experience in the crypto market.