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Lighter, an Ethereum-based decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has officially announced its long-awaited LIT token. Half of the token’s total supply is allocated to the ecosystem, while the remaining half is reserved for the team and investors. This announcement has generated excitement among Lighter users and decentralized finance (DeFi) investors, while also raising expectations about the platform’s future growth and ecosystem plans.
How Will LIT Token Distribution Work?
According to Lighter, 50% of the token supply is allocated to the ecosystem. This includes a 25% airdrop for participants in the first two “points seasons” of 2025. The airdrop aims to reward early participants who contribute to the ecosystem’s growth. The rest of the ecosystem allocation will be used for future incentive programs, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives for the platform.
26% of the total supply is allocated to the Lighter team, and 24% to investors. Tokens held by the team and investors will be locked for the first year and then gradually released over the following three years. This mechanism ensures a stable distribution without sudden market fluctuations, contributing to price stability.
Transparency and Transaction Information
Lighter emphasizes that all decentralized exchange revenues will be fully transparent and trackable on-chain. This allows investors to monitor platform revenues directly and securely, significantly strengthening trust and transparency within the DeFi ecosystem. This approach particularly enhances confidence among both institutional and individual investors.
The LIT token initially started trading against USDC, reaching around $2.30 in early trading hours. This price level is seen as a launch-aligned starting point, reflecting market expectations and indicating strong investor interest from day one.
Lighter’s Market Position and Future Plans
After completing its mainnet update in October, Lighter quickly became one of the most used perpetual DEXs alongside Hyperliquid and Aster. This success has increased Lighter’s influence within the DeFi ecosystem, providing investors with new opportunities.
The Lighter team continues to improve the platform and enhance user experience. LIT token distribution and staking programs aim to attract users to the platform and encourage long-term participation. Analysts note that the LIT token has strong potential to gain value in the future, especially through ecosystem incentives and strategic partnerships.