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Lighter

DeFi · Ethereum

A Perp DEX proving fair order matching with ZK, LIT token already live

Participation

Open now

Token

Live · $LIGHTER

Potential
Total funding

$68M

Major VCs
CoinbaseFounders FundRibbit CapitalRobinhood
Last verified

2026-08-03

Potential is AirdropAgent's editorial assessment and does not confirm an official distribution.

Tasks

Participation programme live
  1. Create an account at app.lighter.xyz (free).
  2. Trade to meet Premium account requirements (exact criteria not officially confirmed).
  3. Generate your referral link from your account dashboard.
  4. Share the link and earn up to 30% of your referrals' trading fees, paid weekly in USDC.
Join via referral

Events & campaigns

EventsRobinhood Wallet × Lighter Points Are Live: Join Now2026-08-14EventsLighter ($LIT) Referral Program and Buyback-Burn Explained2026-08-04

Funding & investors

Round
—
Lead
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Investors
Coinbase · Founders Fund · Ribbit Capital · Haun Ventures · Robinhood

Overview

Lighter is a ZK rollup on Ethereum that cryptographically proves order matching and liquidations, positioning itself as a verifiable Perp DEX. The $LIT token has already had its TGE, trading around $2.07 with a market cap of roughly $516M. Post-TGE, a referral programme and token buyback-and-burn scheme are still running for new participants.

Analysis

Lighter is backed by Founders Fund, Ribbit Capital, and Haun Ventures​, alongside strategic backing from Robinhood and Coinbase​, giving it a strong investor base. Its core pitch is zero fees for retail traders and cryptographically verifiable fairness in order matching. $LIT has already launched, with reports citing an airdrop worth roughly $675M at TGE. However, the FDV of about $2.07B versus a current market cap of $516M points to significant future dilution risk, and the price has dropped roughly 74% from its ATH of $7.86. On security, the official site references an AUDITS page, but this research could not confirm the auditing firm or dates.

Token & distribution status

Token
Live
Ticker
$LIGHTER
TGE
Not announced
Allocation
Published

Allocation

Before TGE, Lighter reportedly ran an invite-only points system that drove its growth. At TGE, reports indicate an airdrop of $LIT worth approximately $675M was distributed. Reported allocation was Ecosystem/airdrop 50%, Team 26%, Investors 24% (team and investor tokens locked 1 year with 3-year linear vesting thereafter). Post-TGE, a quarterly buyback-and-burn programme began, with the first burn on July 10, 2026 removing about 15.63M LIT. Exact distribution dates and claim deadlines could not be confirmed.

Tokenomics

Reported allocation is Ecosystem/airdrop
50%
Team
26%
Investors
24%

Reported allocation is Ecosystem/airdrop 50%, Team 26%, Investors 24%, with team and investor tokens subject to a 1-year lock followed by 3-year linear vesting. Total supply details remain unconfirmed. Current FDV is about $2.07B against a market cap of roughly $516M, indicating a still-low circulating ratio. Utility includes zero fees for retail traders, backing for referral rewards, and quarterly buyback-and-burn supply adjustments.

AirdropAgent view

This is our analysis of public information, not an official programme rule.

The referral programme launched July 30, 2026 is the only active initiative right now. The fastest route is generating a referral link from a Premium account and earning a weekly USDC share of referred traders' fees. Regular trading remains fee-free, so there's little additional cost. No other time-limited quests or campaigns were found in current announcements.

Security & risks

Verified security information

The official site's navigation confirms an AUDITS page exists, but this research could not verify the auditing firm's name, date, or scope. No past security incidents could be confirmed either.

Key risks

  • FDV of roughly $2.07B versus a $516M market cap leaves significant room for future dilution.
  • Price has fallen about 74% from its ATH of $7.86 to around $2.07.
  • Reports of roughly $250M in outflows shortly after TGE remain unconfirmed in detail.
  • Referral rewards are limited to Premium accounts; regular accounts don't qualify.
  • Team and investor lock/vesting terms are based on reports, not verified official documentation.
  • The auditing firm's identity and audit dates could not be confirmed from public sources.

Recent moves on X

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What's next

The mobile app has launched, and Lighter is expanding RWA/stock-token collateral support on Robinhood Chain. A partnership with KUB Chain aims to expand its perpetuals offering. Quarterly buyback-and-burn is expected to continue.

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