Perp DEX airdrops and points programs

4 programs still lead to a token, 4 venues already launched theirs. For each one, the best delta-neutral pair right now: farm the points with no price exposure, and let the funding spread pay for it.

Checked 2026-11-10 · sources on every card
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QFEX Points live

QFEX (potential airdrop)
Reported
Token
Not announced · Listed as a potential airdrop, no official program found
Pool
Not published
Airdrop
Not published
Payout
Not on a fixed day
tradingreferrals

RWA-focused venue. FundingView members get 10% off fees.

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Pacifica Points live

Pacifica Points
Official docs
Token
Not announced · No token yet
Pool
10,000,000 points / week
Airdrop
Not published
Payout
Thursday 00:00 UTC
organic trading (GUI or API)feedbackreferrals

Snapshot every Thursday 00:00 UTC, credited within 24 h. Self-trading and sybil activity earn nothing. Check that the program is still running.

Best neutral pair now
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Variational Points live

Variational Omni Points
Official docs
Token
VAR · TGE expected Q4 2026 (no date)
Pool
~150,000 points / week (reported)
Airdrop
32% of supply reported for the genesis airdrop
Payout
Friday 00:00 UTC
volume tierreferrals (1 pt per 10)tier boost up to +5%

Weekly distributions end no later than the end of Q4 2026, per the docs.

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Lighter Points live

Lighter on Robinhood Chain points
Reported
Token
LIT · LIT live since December 2025; these points convert into LIT from a dedicated pool
Pool
Weekly drop growing by ~5,000 points each week, plus real-time points
Airdrop
Pool size and conversion rate not published
Payout
Friday
perp volume on Robinhood Chain (2x via Robinhood Wallet)

The main LIT airdrop (Seasons 1-2) was distributed in December 2025. This program is separate.

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Aster Token live

Aster Stage 6 claim
Reported
Token
ASTER · ASTER live; Stage 6 vested claim window open in November 2026
Pool
Stage 6 ran Feb 2 - Mar 29, 2026
Airdrop
~64M ASTER (0.8% of supply) for Stage 6
Payout
Not on a fixed day
tradingpositionsASTER/asBNB/USDF as marginreferrals

If you farmed Stage 6 and chose vesting, claim before the window closes.

Best neutral pair now
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GRVT Token live

GRVT Season 2 (ended)
Reported
Token
GRVT · TGE July 2026 (reported July 30)
Pool
Season ended June 30, 2026
Airdrop
28% community, 18% for Season 2
Payout
Not on a fixed day
KYC required

Check GRVT for any new season.

Best neutral pair now
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Paradex Token live

Paradex XP (Season 3)
Official docs
Token
DIME · DIME launched March 2026
Pool
4,000,000 XP / week, pro rata
Airdrop
Season 3 XP feeds future DIME allocations
Payout
Wednesday
activity (new mechanic rolling out)referrals (up to 10%)

XP is tied to the wallet that earned it.

Best neutral pair now
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edgeX Token live

edgeX EDGE airdrop packages
Reported
Token
EDGE · First packages distributed
Pool
Not published
Airdrop
Packages for eligible users
Payout
Not on a fixed day
past activity

Check eligibility in the edgeX app.

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How to farm points without betting on price

  1. Pick a venue whose points still lead to a token (first section above).
  2. Use its best neutral pair: long on the cheaper side, short on the more expensive one, same size on both.
  3. Keep leverage low (2x to 3x) so a wick cannot liquidate one leg.
  4. Check fees and slippage at your size on Execution Cost, and the spread history with the backtester.

More in our guide: farming perp DEX points without price risk. Fee discounts and boosts: Exclusive Offers.

FAQ

How do I farm perp DEX points without price risk?

Open a long on one venue and a short of the same size on another. Price moves cancel out, both venues count your volume and open interest, and if you pick the right pair the funding spread pays you while you farm.

Which perp DEX airdrops are still ahead?

As of November 2026, Pacifica, Variational (VAR, expected Q4 2026) and the Lighter Robinhood Chain program still run points before a token conversion. QFEX is a potential airdrop.

Are points guaranteed to become tokens?

No. Venues can change the rules, cap or slash points, and conversion rates are rarely published in advance. Count on funding and fees, treat the airdrop as a bonus.

Which venues already launched their token?

Lighter (LIT, December 2025), Paradex (DIME, March 2026), GRVT (July 2026), Aster (ASTER) and edgeX (EDGE). Most now run loyalty or XP programs.

Programs change often. Always confirm the current rules on each venue before farming. Not financial advice. Trade links may be referral links.