LightLink Community Airdrop Phase 2: Claim and Vesting Is Now Live

Claim. Vest. Stake. It’s time to take the next step in your LightLink journey.

Wen claim, you ask? We’ve been dropping hints and leaving breadcrumbs all over our socials, and now the moment has finally arrived! 

Phase 2 of the LightLink Community Airdrop is officially live for claiming and vesting. If you’ve earned 150+ Galxe points and passed Proof of Humanity, it’s time to secure your tokens! Users can now access their Phase 2 token allocation and begin the vesting process, taking another big step in their LightLink journey.

This phase marks a crucial step in rewarding our community with a much larger allocation than Phase 1. With 300 points, participants can expect to receive around 7,000 LL, while the top spot will secure over 18,000 LL. Together, we’re creating a thriving and engaged network that’s cultivating a truly interconnected economy.

What Is the LightLink Community Airdrop?

But before we get into all the details, let’s break down what the LightLink Community Airdrop is all about.

In 2023, LightLink partnered with Galxe to launch our first-ever Community Airdrop. The goal of this initiative is to introduce crypto power users to LightLink’s gasless ecosystem while rewarding those who have supported us from the beginning.

We’ve allocated 2.5% of our total supply across three phases of the airdrop. Phase 1 distributed at least 0.58% of the supply, while Phase 2 offers a higher allocation to reward our community further. Using the Galxe platform, we’ve set up a variety of tasks with our partners, including bridging and token swaps on Elektrik, registering .ll domains with SPACE ID, and trading on Amped Finance.

Users can also create NFTs, hold ecosystem partner NFTs, and participate in competitions for additional rewards. Our partners in Phase 2 include SPACE ID, Mintpad, Fjord Foundry, and TallyUP, among others. The community portal, Beacon, allows participants to track their progress for both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Stay tuned, as there may be even more surprises for active participants!

Recap of Phase 1: A Strong Commitment to Vesting

Now, let’s pause for a quick recap of Phase 1 before jumping into what Phase 2 has to offer.

In Phase 1, participants unlocked 20% of their allocated tokens at our TGE. Users could then choose vesting periods of 180, 270, or 360 days, with greater rewards for those opting for longer commitments to LightLink’s vision. Impressively, over 60% of participants chose to vest for the full year (360 days), while more than 80% opted to vest for more than 3 months.

The LightLink Luminary NFT Collection

We also introduced the LightLink Luminary NFT Collection. Qualified Phase 1 participants received an NFT from either the Luminaries PFP collection (top 2,500 participants) or the Lumina Keys collection (top 7,500). 

These NFTs hold the remaining vested tokens and feature metadata that reflects the vesting terms and token amounts. Users can trade these NFTs before vesting concludes, with the tokens transferring along with the NFT upon sale. The Luminary NFTs showcase unique traits and rarity based on the total tokens vested.

Additional Ways To Stake and Earn LL Tokens

As part of our long-term vision, we’re excited to offer participants multiple ways to maximize their engagement and rewards within the LightLink ecosystem.

Through our Proof of HODL program, you can stake your earned tokens and increase your rewards, further contributing to the ecosystem. Currently, the APY sits at 87%, with over 9M LL staked, representing more than 25% of the circulating supply on the LightLink network. When you're ready to stake, our step-by-step guide will get you set up in under a minute.

Additionally, for those looking to play an even bigger role, our Proof of Liquidity program allows participants to provide liquidity in DeFi protocols on LightLink by locking their tokens.

Earn Node NFTs and Become a Validator

Both the Proof of HODL and Proof of Liquidity programs offer users the opportunity to earn Node NFTs, which can be redeemed using points earned from staking or providing liquidity. These Node NFTs are essential for becoming validators, allowing participants to secure the network and receive staking rewards. At this time, redeeming Node NFTs through these programs is planned to be the main way to become a network validator.

Additionally, TIA and PYTH stakers have another way to earn Node NFTs by staking TIA and PYTH tokens. You can combine points from TIA and PYTH staking with those earned from Proof of HODL and Proof of Liquidity, maximizing your chances of securing more nodes.

We’re also working on a combined leaderboard to track points across all these initiatives, helping you monitor your progress more easily. For the best experience, we recommend using a single wallet to participate in all activities.

In short: Claim, vest, and stake to maximize your role in the LightLink ecosystem.

Phase 2: How To Claim Your Tokens and NFTs

So, let’s get to what you’ve been waiting for! We’ve created a simple, step-by-step guide — complete with images — to walk you through the process of selecting a vesting schedule, claiming your tokens, and minting your NFT on the LightLink Phoenix Mainnet.

With over 40,000 completing the Proof of Humanity campaign on Galxe, now’s the time to take action and claim what’s yours! Follow these twelve simple steps to begin: 

1. Navigate to our Airdrop page from the “Community” drop-down menu.

2. Connect the same wallet you used to complete the Galxe tasks.

3. Select Phase 2 and check your eligibility for the Airdrop and/or Luminary PFP collection.

4. Choose an appropriate vesting period (90, 180, 270, or 360 days).
5. Click Vest and claim tokens to confirm your selection.

6. Read our Terms and Conditions and click Accept if you agree.
7. Approve the gas fee in your wallet on Phoenix Mainnet to claim your tokens. Check Etherscan’s gas tracker for the most optimal time. Remember, you need to claim your tokens before minting your NFT.
8. Click Claim NFT and approve the mint transaction. No ETH is required on LightLink, as the contracts are gasless!

9. Click See your NFT to view it on the RaribleX collection page and check out your new asset!

Phase 2: Key Details You Must Know

Now that you’ve claimed your tokens and NFTs, here are the key details you need to know about Phase 2 Luminary NFTs:

1. 6.8 million tokens have been allocated to Phase 2, which is 0.68% of the total supply. However, this amount could increase to nearly 10 million tokens if all participants choose the 1-year vesting period to boost the amount of LL they receive.
2. The average amount received per user (including Lumina keys) is 1,825 LL, while Luminary recipients will receive an average of 3,166 LL.
3. These figures assume a 90-day vesting period but could be significantly higher (up to 1.45x) if you opt for a 1-year vesting period.
4. Your NFT is tradable immediately, but remember that the vested tokens are tied to the NFT. If you sell or buy the NFT early, the tokens will transfer along with it. Pro tip: If you're thinking about purchasing additional NFTs in the future, be sure to check the metadata to see if any tokens have already been withdrawn.
5. NFT claims, including for your Luminary or Lumina Key, will be done on the LightLink Phoenix Mainnet, where no gas fees apply as the NFT contracts use Enterprise Mode.

Maximize Your Participation

Your involvement is what keeps our decentralized ecosystem thriving. Don’t forget to explore our Aetherian Program, where active community members can earn additional LL tokens just by being involved and contributing to our growing community.

Follow us on Twitter, Discord, and Telegram for updates, new opportunities, and ways to get involved. Got questions? Join the conversation and ask them directly on our Discord and Telegram channels.

So, What’s Next?

Exciting news — Phase 3 is already in the works, and it will be our biggest distribution yet! We aim to showcase our full blockchain abstraction capabilities, going beyond just gas abstraction. Stay tuned for more details as we continue expanding our ecosystem.

With claiming and vesting now live for Phase 2, it’s time to claim your tokens, mint your NFTs, and continue playing a key role in LightLink’s journey. Stay connected, stay engaged, and watch for even more ways to earn and participate in the future, including staking your tokens to maximize rewards and secure a Node NFT.

A huge thank you for being an essential part of LightLink. Your support drives us forward, and we’re only just getting started — LFG!

Claim. Vest. Stake.