
- Airdrop ends 2026-06-23
- TRADE & PROVIDE LIQUIDITY
- Chain: Arbitrum, MegaETH
What is GMX?
You can use GMX to trade assets like BTC, ETH, SOL, and others with up to 100x leverage directly from your wallet. The platform is supported on the following networks (Arbitrum, Avalanche, Botanix, and MegaETH since March 2026), and there is no KYC or custodial risk. Trading takes place in multi-asset liquidity pools (GM pools and GLV vaults), so liquidity providers earn money from protocol trading fees instead of inflationary token emissions.
The protocol went live on the Arbitrum mainnet in September 2021. Since then, it has become one of the more established on-chain perp venues, thanks to funding from the Avalanche Foundation, the Arbitrum Foundation, and Ava Labs. GMX has raised approximately $10.5 million: $900K in an early private round and the rest from an Arbitrum grant. The token has real use beyond just guessing what the price will be because it shares fees with $GMX stakers.
GMX Airdrop Details
There hasn’t been an announcement from GMX about a token airdrop. The $GMX token is already available. The MegaETH Terminal Points program and the GMX referral program are two active incentive programs that are worth participating in.
Important Parameters:
- Allocation: Not announced, share of 2.5% MEGA supply from mainnet campaign
- Distribution Method: Points-based (MegaETH Terminal) and fee rebates (referral program).
The MegaETH Terminal is a points program that is linked to activity on MegaETH across all supported protocols, such as GMX. You get points for trading volume, positive realised PnL, and providing liquidity on GMX’s MegaETH deployment. You can also use the MegaETH Terminal to give GMX a weekly boost to increase your potential MEGA airdrop. There is no set reward for these points yet, but there is a history of early activity on new chain deployments that is worth noting.
How to Participate in the GMX Points Program
Step 1: Set Up a Compatible Wallet
You need a wallet that works with Arbitrum, Avalanche, and MegaETH. MetaMask, Rabby, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet will do. Have some ETH on MegaETH for gas. You can buy ETH on Binance and then use RabbitHole to get to MegaETH.
Step 2: Visit the GMX App
Go to app.gmx.io and connect your wallet. Use the chain selector in the top right to switch to MegaETH.
Step 3: Trade Perpetuals or Spot
Choose a market, like BTC, ETH, SOL, MEGA, or one of the available RWA/energy markets, and open a position. For MegaETH Terminal points, trades must be on the MegaETH deployment. When calculating points, positive realised PnL counts more than raw volume, so closing winners is more important than raw volume.
Step 4: Provide Liquidity to GLV Vaults
Go to the “Earn” section and deposit into a GM pool or GLV vault. On MegaETH, you can provide liquidity using $USDM to earn trading fee yield. This also adds to your Terminal points balance.
Step 5: Create a Referral Code
Tell your friends about it. They will get a discount on their fees, and you will get a rebate on their trading volume. Depending on the chain, commissions are paid in ETH or AVAX.
Step 6: Boost Your Points on MegaETH Terminal
Go to terminal.megaeth.com and connect the same wallet. Allocate your weekly multiplier to GMX to amplify points from your trading and liquidity activity. The multiplier resets each week, so check back regularly.
Step 7: Track Your Progress
Check referral earnings on the GMX referrals dashboard and your Terminal points at terminal.megaeth.com. Both update in near real-time.
Tips for Maximizing GMX Rewards
For Terminal points, stay active on MegaETH. If you trade on Arbitrum or Avalanche, it won’t count toward the MegaETH Terminal program. Make sure you’re on the right chain before you trade.
Don’t just churn volume; close winners. The Terminal weighs trading that makes money. Opening and closing random positions won’t help as much as having a steady record of positive PnL.
Change your multiplier every week. Every cycle, the weekly boost starts over. If you skip a week, you won’t get any free amplification.
Start making your list of referrals early. A few active referred traders make passive fee rebates that add up over time. It’s a good idea to set it up before you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a GMX airdrop coming?
GMX has not said anything about an airdrop. You can already buy and sell the $GMX token. The MegaETH Terminal points program and the referral rebate system are two current incentives, but neither of them has a confirmed token reward.
Do I need money to participate?
Trading and liquidity provision require real capital. The referral program is free to set up, but you’ll only earn rebates when referred traders are active. There’s no free path to meaningful point accumulation on GMX.
How does the MegaETH Terminal points program work?
You earn points by trading and providing liquidity on GMX’s MegaETH deployment, then boost those earnings by allocating your weekly multiplier to GMX via the Terminal dashboard. Positive realized PnL carries additional weight.
Can I participate on Arbitrum or Avalanche instead of MegaETH?
Yes, GMX works perfectly on Arbitrum and Avalanche for trading, getting more people to use it, and getting more people to use it. But those chains don’t add up to MegaETH Terminal points. You need to be active on MegaETH if you want Terminal points.
Will there be additional incentive programs in the future?
GMX is an active protocol that keeps deploying to new chains. In the past, new deployments have come with ecosystem incentives. Follow the official Discord to find out about new programs as they come out.
Conclusion
GMX is a working on-chain perp exchange that makes real money from fees and has a good track record. The MegaETH deployment gives you a chance to be one of the first to do something that matters. The Terminal points program rewards activity on a chain that is still in its early stages.
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