Ekiden

How to Farm the Ekiden Airdrop

Step 1: Visit the Ekiden Testnet

Go to the Ekiden testnet and click the connect button. The testnet runs on Aptos, so you will trade with test tokens rather than real assets.

Step 2: Connect and Configure Your Wallet

Connect a Petra or Nightly wallet. If you do not have one installed, add the browser extension first from the link mentioned on the testnet page, then return to the site.

• Approve the connection request in the wallet pop-up.
• Manually switch your wallet to the Aptos testnet network from within the app.

Step 3: Claim Testnet Tokens

Click the faucet button on the testnet page to request testnet tokens. You can make up to five faucet requests per day, so claim early if you plan to trade actively.

Step 4: Deposit Testnet USDC

Click deposit to move your testnet USDC into your trading account. This balance funds your positions on the perpetual markets.

Step 5: Place Trades on the Perpetual Markets

Open positions on the available perp markets to start generating volume. Since the XP model scores volume alongside ROI and drawdown, trade with a plan. Consistent, profitable activity scores better than reckless size.

Step 6: Provide Feedback on the Beta Version

The testnet runs as a beta, and the platform asks users to share feedback on the upper left corner of the testnet page while they trade. Report bugs, rough edges, and feature ideas through the official feedback link. Detailed, useful feedback may also count toward any future airdrop, so put real thought into it.

Step 7: Join the Discord and Climb the Roles

Join the Ekiden Discord and stay active to earn XP and community roles. Send messages to gain XP and check your level with the !rank command in the check-rank channel. The role tiers work like this:

• Shinjin (Newcomer): Automatic once you reach Level 1 through chat activity.
• Senpai (Senior): Automatic at Level 5.
• Shihan (Master): Automatic at Level 10.
• Kensei (Sword Saint): Granted manually for exceptional contributions to the project.
• Kami (Spirit): Granted manually to the most valuable community members.

The first three tiers come from chat XP, so consistent activity gets you to Master. The Sword Saint and Spirit roles are awarded by hand, so creating memes, art, and content in the content channel and helping moderate improves your odds.

Link your X account in the set-twitter channel to earn engagement XP from Ekiden’s posts.

Tips for Maximizing Your Ekiden XP

Keep your ROI positive. The XP model rewards profitable trading, not just turnover. A trader pushing high volume with poor returns can score worse than a smaller, sharper one.

Manage drawdown. Large unrealized losses drag down your trading power score. Use stops and size positions so a bad streak does not wipe out your weekly standing.

Trade every week. XP allocations reset on a weekly cadence, so spreading activity across weeks beats cramming it into one session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ekiden airdrop free to farm?

Yes. The current activity runs on the Aptos testnet using faucet tokens, so you can trade and earn XP without spending real money. You only need a compatible wallet and time to trade.

How does Ekiden distribute XP?

Ekiden allocates a weekly XP pool pro rata based on your trading power score, which weighs eligible volume, ROI, and drawdown. All entries sit in a points ledger that feeds your future EKI standing.

What happens if I miss a week of trading?

XP resets weekly, so a missed week means no allocation from that pool. Past XP still counts, but trading every week exposes you to more pools across the campaign.

Conclusion

Ekiden rewards active testnet traders with XP tied to an EKI allocation at the token launch, based on trading volume, ROI, and risk control rather than raw turnover. Since the activity uses faucet tokens on the Aptos testnet, you can build a position without risking real capital.

Trade with discipline and stay active across weekly resets to maximize your standing before any TGE.