Bankless · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Lucas Schuermann announced that Variational plans to launch its VAR token, with a significant airdrop of 32% of the total supply to points holders. The points program has been extended through Q4 to accommodate new users and the launch of features like mobile app and simplified onboarding. This move is inspired by the success of similar token launches from competitors like Hyperliquid and Lightprotocol.
“We wanted to make sure that our users were getting the biggest airdrop as a percentage, I think, in crypto history. So we're targeting a 32% airdrop of the total supply proportional to points holders.”
“Hyperliquid showed if you do right by your community, your community will do right by you.”
“We want to follow that mental model of doing right by our community.”