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    Hotstuff

    What is Hotstuff?

    Hotstuff is a performance-optimized Layer-1 blockchain built specifically for high-speed on-chain trading. The protocol features 75-millisecond block times with 150-millisecond finality, capable of processing over 200,000 transactions per second. The platform addresses common DeFi trading issues including slow finality, unpredictable gas costs, and MEV through its fully on-chain order book system and deterministic fair-ordering mechanism.

    The blockchain’s architecture includes DracoBFT consensus derived from the HotStuff protocol and CLH state commitments. A key differentiator is the platform’s gasless core actions for placing and cancelling orders, which eliminates transaction costs for basic trading operations. This design aims to deliver centralized exchange-grade performance and user experience while maintaining decentralization and transparency in execution.

    Hotstuff raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round in January 2022, with backing from CoinDCX Ventures, Anton Bukov (1inch co-founder), Sergej Kunz (1inch co-founder), Julien Bouteloup, and Stefan George (Gnosis co-founder). The project was originally founded in 2021 under the name Syndr and is currently preparing for testnet launch with an active waitlist for early access.

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    Hotstuff Airdrop Details

    Hotstuff has launched its points program, with 1,400,000 points retroactively distributed to over 1,800 early users based on a snapshot taken on February 26, 2026.

    Hotstuff has also opened May Markets Mayhem, a 10-day Perps Volume and PnL Cup running from May 12 at 7pm UTC through May 22 at 7pm UTC, with a prize pool of $10,000 USDC, 50,000 Hotstuff Points, and bonus Mag7 spot equities for top performers.

    Latest Update: Hotstuff Launches May Markets Mayhem Perps Trading Competition

    Hotstuff has opened May Markets Mayhem, a 10-day Perps Volume and PnL Cup running from May 12 at 7pm UTC through May 22 at 7pm UTC, with a prize pool of $10,000 USDC, 50,000 Hotstuff Points, and bonus Mag7 spot equities for top performers. Follow these steps to participate:

    1. Visit the Hotstuff trading app and connect your wallet
    2. Deposit USDC collateral (you can purchase USDC directly from Binance or bridge using Rhino.fi bridge)
    3. Trade crypto perps, RWA perps, or both during the 10-day competition window
    4. Climb the Volume and PnL leaderboards to qualify for rewards
    5. Review the full rules and reward breakdown on the campaign details page

    Both trading volume and PnL performance count toward separate leaderboards, so consistent activity throughout the window improves placement on either track.

    How to Join: Hotstuff Points Program Now Live

    Hotstuff has launched its points program, with 1,400,000 points retroactively distributed to over 1,800 early users based on a snapshot taken on February 26, 2026.

    How to Participate

    1. Visit the Hotstuff app and connect your wallet
    2. Begin trading to accumulate points for future weekly distributions

    Retroactive Points Allocation

    The initial retroactive distribution was calculated based on the following criteria:

    • Trading volume
    • HLV deposits
    • Applicable multipliers and boosts
    • Referral activity
    • Constructive community participation

    Ongoing Points Distribution

    • Schedule: Every Monday at 12:00 UTC, based on the previous week’s activity
    • Weekly Cap: Up to 1.5M points, depending on weekly trading volume
    • Next Distribution: March 9, 2026
    • Program End Date: No later than Q3 2026

    Stay active on the platform through trading and referrals to maximize your weekly points allocation before the program concludes.

    Hotstuff Testnet Now Live

    Hotstuff has launched its public testnet, giving users the opportunity to explore the platform’s trading infrastructure before mainnet. The testnet allows participants to test both perpetual contracts and spot trading features using test funds.

    How to Participate

    1. Visit the Hotstuff testnet portal
    2. Connect your wallet or sign up using your email address to create an account
    3. Navigate to the “Faucet” section and claim your free testnet USDC
    4. Explore the trading interface and execute trades on the Perps market for leveraged positions
    5. Test the Spot market for standard token swaps

    Recommendations for Testnet Participants

    • Execute multiple trades across both Perps and Spot markets to familiarize yourself with the platform
    • Test different order types and trading pairs available on the testnet
    • Maintain regular activity throughout the testnet period
    • Keep your registered wallet address consistent for tracking purposes

    Early testnet participation often serves as an eligibility factor for future airdrop distributions, so consistent engagement with the platform’s features is recommended while the testnet remains active.

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    You're interested in more projects that do not have any token yet and could potentially airdrop a governance token to early users in the future? Then check out our list of potential retroactive airdrops to not miss out on the next DeFi airdrop!

    Requirements

    Twitter / X Email

    Funding

    $500K

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