Kaito Airdrop » Yaps Ended, How to Earn in 2026

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Kaito AI Airdrop Details

The original claim is finished. Kaito sent 10% of supply to Yaps and Genesis NFT holders in February 2025, and the window closed that March. No second airdrop has been announced and no public points program is running, though the budget for one exists: tokenomics set aside 19.5% of the 1 billion supply, roughly 195 million KAITO, for community airdrops and incentives, and the 7.5% creator portion is still unlocking. Any distribution from what is left is speculation until Kaito says otherwise.

How to Participate in the Kaito Ecosystem

Step 1: Create Your Kaito Account

Sign in at the Kaito website with X or an email address. One account carries your profile and wallets across Studio, Capital Launchpad and Attention Markets.

Step 2: Apply to Kaito Studio as a Creator

Open the Kaito Studio page, register as a creator and connect a self custodial wallet. Kaito reviews eligibility on follower count, reach and impressions, and does not explain rejections.

Step 3: Fund a Wallet With USDC on Base

Capital Launchpad settles in USDC on Base. Buy USDC on Bybit and withdraw straight to Base, or move assets you already hold with the widget below to swap or bridge into Base.

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Step 4: Complete KYC on Capital Launchpad

Open Capital Launchpad and pass identity verification through Persona. Every campaign requires it and several jurisdictions are excluded, so check before moving funds.

Step 5: Pledge to a Launchpad Campaign

Choose a live sale and deposit for the allocation you want. The project scores pledges on social reputation, on-chain holdings, prior engagement with that sector, region and conviction. Leftover supply goes to a first come, first served round.

Step 6: Stake KAITO for sKAITO

Buy KAITO and stake it on the Kaito staking page to receive sKAITO. Withdrawals carry a seven day cooldown and pulling out a large share resets accumulated holder benefits, so size it as a long hold.

Step 7: Trade Attention Markets

Attention Markets run on Polymarket and on Kaito’s own site, settling against mindshare and sentiment data from X, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Kaito supplies similar data to Noise. Polymarket’s jurisdictional rules apply and currently exclude US users.

Step 8: Link Your Wallets and Email

Add both EVM and Solana addresses to your Kaito profile and confirm your email. Past partner rewards went to the addresses on file, and holders without one missed them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kaito airdrop still claimable?

No. Kaito distributed 10% of the KAITO supply in February 2025 and the claim window closed on March 22, 2025. Check our current claims list for airdrops that are still live.

Can I still earn Yap Points?

No. Yaps and the incentivized Yapper Leaderboards shut down on January 15, 2026, after X banned apps that pay users to post. Anyone telling you to farm Yaps today is describing a product that no longer exists.

Will Kaito run another airdrop?

Kaito has not announced one. Its tokenomics reserve 19.5% of supply, about 195 million KAITO, for community airdrops and incentives, and the creator portion is still unlocking, so the budget exists even though nothing is confirmed.

Do I need money to participate?

Applying to Kaito Studio is free. Capital Launchpad needs USDC on Base plus completed KYC, staking needs you to buy KAITO first, and Attention Markets need trading capital.

What is Kaito Studio?

Kaito Studio is the selective creator marketplace that replaced Yaps in February 2026. Brands post campaigns with defined scopes and budgets, approved creators submit reward quotes, and brands pick who they hire.

What did the X data agreement change?

Kaito announced on July 23, 2026 that it signed a data agreement with X, restoring the official API access it lost in January. The company said the deal will power a range of use cases but has published no product details yet.

Conclusion

Kaito in 2026 is a different project from the one that ran the February 2025 airdrop. Yaps is gone and every remaining path is selective: a Studio application judged on reach, a Capital Launchpad pledge judged on history, and market positions on mindshare data.

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What is Kaito AI?

Kaito AI is a crypto analytics platform that provides advanced mindshare and sentiment analysis tools for the cryptocurrency market. The platform helps users track market narratives, analyze social media insights, and access blockchain data through AI-powered algorithms. Backed by notable investors including Dragonfly, Sequoia Capital, and Spartan Group with $10.8M in funding, Kaito AI has established itself as a data intelligence solution for crypto traders and researchers.

The platform currently offers services such as providing users with access to advanced analytics features, smart following capabilities, and API access for enterprise clients. Kaito AI’s core technology combines artificial intelligence with natural language processing to analyze crypto-related content and market sentiment across social media platforms.

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