Katana

Latest Update: Katana Perps Launch with Season 1 Points Program

Katana has launched its native perpetual DEX following the acquisition of IDEX, with Season 1 points now live. The platform is currently invite-only, with access codes distributed through partners and official channels.

How to Participate:

1. Obtain an invite code from Katana’s official channels or partners
2. Visit Katana Perps and connect your wallet
3. Trade to accumulate points during weekly 7-day sprints
4. Reach $50,000 notional trading volume to unlock referrals and receive 10 invite seats

Points Structure:

• Organic Trading – Points awarded for genuine trading activity; wash trading and self-dealing do not count
• Sustained Participation – Consistent weekly activity unlocks additional benefits over sporadic trading
• Referral Activity – Earn points based on referred users’ trading volume, alongside direct USDC referral commissions

Weekly Schedule

Points operate on a 7-day sprint cycle with activity snapshots taken every Thursday at 00:00 UTC and points distributed the following Friday at 00:00 UTC.

Season transitions and any changes to point weightings or bonus multipliers will be announced in advance.

Katana TGE Is Live

KAT tokens are now live and transferable following the Katana Token Generation Event. Users who earned KAT during the crates campaign or through staking can now transfer, stake, or deploy their tokens. Stake within the first 72 hours to earn “Founding Staker” status and benefits — claim your vKAT and choose either “Delegate” or “Auto” to qualify.

What Changes at TGE

1. KAT is now fully transferable and can be actively staked, allocated, and deployed
2. The vKAT system is live — stake KAT to receive vKAT, which unlocks voting power on emissions and the ability to earn fees
3. Users who previously earned vKAT can now put that voting power to work immediately

How to Participate in the Katana & Earn KAT

Step 1: Get Assets Ready

Purchase ETH or other supported assets from Binance and bridge them to Katana using Rhino Bridge or Katana’s built-in cross-chain routing. The app handles bridging automatically when you deposit, so you can also start directly from any EVM wallet.

Step 2: Earn Yield on Katana Earn

Visit the Katana Earn page and connect your wallet. Browse the curated list of tokens ranked by volume, top earners, and 24-hour trends. Each token shows available earning strategies with clear APYs and capacity.

Select a strategy and deposit in one transaction — Katana’s Trails orchestration handles bridging, routing, and depositing behind the scenes. Returns come from real on-chain yield (e.g., lending demand) plus KAT emissions where applicable, shown separately.

Step 3: Stake KAT for Boosted Rewards

Go to the Katana staking page and connect your wallet. You’ll see your KAT balance and a live counter showing progress toward the 350M guaranteed yield cap.

Enter your amount (minimum 100 KAT), approve your tokens in one small transaction, and you’re committed. Pre-stakers earn a boosted share compared to manual stakers — the first 350M KAT staked gets a guaranteed 35% over the first 60 days plus vKAT top-ups.

Step 4: Complete In-App Quests

Navigate to the Quests section on Katana, verify your wallet, and connect your X account. Complete quests to earn XP and badges that track real on-chain actions.

Season 1 quests include:

• First swap on Katana
• First deposit
• ETH or WBTC swap
• Weekly activity challenges

More quests are unlocking soon, and on-chain behavior directly impacts your standing on the leaderboard.

How to Deposit in Turtle Club Vaults & Earn KAT, Yield & Turtle Shells

Following the katana Krates campaign closure, participants can earn rewards through Turtle Club vaults with full reward calculation visibility.

Step 1: Choose your preferred vault

Step 2: Enter your deposit amount

Step 3: Approve and confirm the transaction

To earn full $KAT rewards, assets must be deposited for 3 months, but there’s no hard lock.

Tips to Maximize Your KAT Allocation

Stake Early for Founding Staker Status: Only pre-stakers get the boosted share of rewards. Manual staking within 72 hours of TGE qualifies you as a Founding Staker, but without the pre-staking bonus.

Combine All Three Earning Paths: Don’t rely on just one method. Liquidity mining, pre-staking, and quests each contribute to your total KAT earnings — diversifying maximizes your allocation.

Stay Active Weekly: Season 1 quests reward weekly activity. Consistent engagement builds XP and leaderboard position over time, which may increase future allocations.

Important Terms

vKAT: The voting version of KAT received by locking tokens. vKAT holders earn fee-based rewards and gain influence over capital direction within the ecosystem.

Trails: Katana’s one-click cross-chain orchestration layer that handles bridging, routing, and depositing in a single transaction flow.

vKAT Armory: Katana’s upcoming staking UI where users will manage their KAT locks and vKAT positions.

Founding Staker: Users who stake KAT within 72 hours of TGE. Pre-stakers automatically qualify and receive additional boosted rewards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Katana Airdrop Confirmed?

Yes. Katana has allocated 15% of the 10 billion KAT supply to community airdrops and 20% to liquidity mining. Multiple earning paths — Katana Earn, pre-staking, and quests — are already live.

When Wasthe Katana TGE?

KAT’s Token Generation Event happened on March 18.

Do I Need to Invest Money to Earn KAT?

You can earn XP and badges through quests at no cost. However, liquidity mining and pre-staking require capital and offer significantly higher KAT rewards.

How Does the 35% Guaranteed Yield Work?

The first 350 million KAT committed through pre-staking earns a guaranteed 35% return over the first 60 days after TGE, plus additional vKAT top-ups. Once the cap is reached, the guaranteed rate no longer applies.

Conclusion

Katana’s airdrop program has several ways to earn KAT that have been confirmed. These include liquidity mining with 1 billion tokens backing it, pre-staking with guaranteed yields, and XP-based quests. Early participants get the Founding Staker status and higher pre-staking rewards before TGE.