Sonic Sets June 18 for $S Airdrop Season 2

Sonic Ends Passive Rewards in Push for Authentic Activity

Sonic is launching Season 2 of its $S airdrop program on June 18, making a bold pivot toward rewarding real, sustained user engagement over passive speculation. The new season follows a highly successful first round, which attracted over 100,000 daily active users, but aims to build a more sustainable and value-driven ecosystem.

The biggest shift? Passive points are over. Users will no longer earn rewards by merely holding assets. Instead, participants must actively deploy eligible assets within Sonic’s DeFi ecosystem—through staking, lending, or liquidity provision.

Loyalty Multipliers to Incentivize Long-Term Users

Sonic is introducing a loyalty multiplier system that rewards users based on their Season 1 activity and continued participation. The multiplier ranges from 1.0x to 3.0x, exclusively applying to EOAs (externally owned accounts), and will soon be displayed in the MySonic dashboard.

This system is designed to recognize consistency over hype. Users who remained active across both seasons will have higher reward potential, making the new airdrop more reflective of long-term contribution rather than short-term farming.

Apps Judged by Revenue, Not Just TVL

For developers and applications in the Sonic ecosystem, Season 2 introduces a new “Revenue Score”, shifting away from raw Total Value Locked (TVL) metrics. Instead, apps will be evaluated based on actual economic impact—including real volume and fees generated.

Apps that fairly distributed rewards during Season 1 will also enjoy boosted weighting in the second round, aligning incentives across the ecosystem and discouraging manipulation through inflated TVL or wash trading.

This marks a significant evolution: the airdrop now values sustainable economic input, not just optics.

NFT-Based Vesting to Deter Dumping

Another major innovation is how the $S tokens will be distributed. Users can claim 25% of their airdrop immediately, while the remaining 75% comes in the form of a transferable NFT. This NFT can be sold on Paintswap, or unlocked early with a penalty, creating a unique blend of liquidity and commitment.

For apps, 50% of rewards will be released upfront, with the rest vested over three months. A centralized Sonic frontend will handle the entire claim process. Importantly, any unclaimed $S tokens will be burned after the claim window closes, adding a deflationary element to the drop.

Sonic's approach encourages users to hold or trade NFTs, providing optional liquidity without enabling mass token dumps.

Airdrop Season 2 Begins June 18

Sonic’s second airdrop season reflects a shift in how crypto projects reward participation. With a focus on authentic DeFi engagement, long-term value creation, and smart distribution mechanics, Sonic is setting the tone for mature, aligned growth in the next phase of Web3.

Whether you’re a dedicated user, a DeFi builder, or a curious observer, June 18 marks the start of a more intentional and sustainable airdrop era.