The Wealth-Building Logic Behind the 6.75 Billion Airdrop: Practical Strategies of Three Perp DEX Players and the Next Opportunity

Half a month ago, Lighter's TGE (Token Generation Event) sparked a frenzy in the crypto community—raising $6.75 billion in airdrops, ranking among the top ten in crypto history. $LIT stabilized between $2.5-3, and although it didn't replicate the hyperliquid frenzy, it once again validated the wealth-creating potential of the Perp DEX (Perpetual Contract Decentralized Exchange) track. On social media, screenshots of early users turning a few thousand dollars into five-figure returns or earning tenfold profits through early interactions flooded the feeds. But beneath the celebration, what truly makes some winners stand out? Three early users from different backgrounds share their real-world experiences to answer that.

Three Paths, Sharing the 6.75 Billion Dividend

In the Perp DEX airdrop game, there is no universal formula, but successful participants all grasped the core logic: low-risk investment, recognition of genuine value, and precise strategy execution.

The story of Tea Bu Si is a classic “early explorer’s victory.” As a Hyperliquid whale, he entered during the Lighter testnet phase in September 2024, initially just for fun—claiming $500 USDC test tokens daily to experience trading, without spending a dime of real money. Yet, he earned over ten thousand points through top testnet trading volume. More importantly, he wasn’t just “刷量” (artificially boosting activity); he was attracted by Lighter’s innovative approach of combining ZK technology with Perp DEX, actively communicating product suggestions with the team, even rejecting an offer to become APAC market lead later. This “deep participation without just for profit” allowed him to lock in a core airdrop share early on.

Rui Fei Te represents the “professional trading player” sustainable path. Joining in April 2025, he used Hyperliquid’s airdrop gains as startup capital, leveraging a mature trading system to cover slippage, spreads, and other hidden costs. He ultimately exchanged 900 points for $54,000 worth of $LIT. His secret lies in “double filtering”: only choosing projects with good user experience (like Lighter’s zero fees and low latency), and mastering the referral mechanism to share optimal rebate schemes, achieving “trading + rebate” dual benefits. He even pioneered a positive cycle of “using airdrops to fund more airdrops,” turning earning into a risk-free side hustle.

Sam, the head of a professional earning studio, adopts a more aggressive strategy—precise arbitrage. Joining in September 2025, he calculated an input-output ratio of “$20-30 loss for 1-2 points,” locking in 2-3x ROI during the OTC market’s $55-100 point price window, then cashing out immediately. For him, “not greedy” is key: arbitrage is about realizing gains, not betting on token price increases. This risk-controlled approach allows him to maintain stable profits even in later project stages.

Underlying, Copyable Logic: Avoid “全民刷量” (mass artificial activity), Embrace Genuine Value

Though their paths differ, the underlying logic is highly consistent—this is the core insight for ordinary people participating in the next Perp DEX airdrop:

• Early low-cost exploration is crucial: During the Lighter testnet, the team proactively DM’d many users inviting participation, but most missed the opportunity due to suspicion. Tea Bu Si’s experience shows that minimizing trial-and-error costs (like testnet experience, small capital participation), and daring to explore projects not yet popularized by KOLs, often captures the biggest dividends.

• Genuine usage beats mechanical spamming: As anti-bot detection tech improves, scripts and bulk trading are easily cleaned. Rui Fei Te’s “only interact with good products” strategy avoids wasting time on low-quality projects and gains higher recognition from project teams due to authentic user labels.

• Risk control is always paramount: Whether it’s Tea Bu Si’s zero-cost early participation, Rui Fei Te’s risk-free capital cycling, or Sam’s profit-taking exits, “risk controllability” is prioritized. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile; investments beyond one’s risk tolerance can wipe out even high expected returns.

Market Shift & Risk Reminder: Opportunities with Compliance First

While Lighter’s success has added fuel to the Perp DEX track, industry patterns are quietly changing. Tea Bu Si believes Hyperliquid, Aster, and Lighter already capture 80% of the sector’s dividends. Future entrants are mostly repeat “毛” (earning) users, and false data proliferation risks repeating Layer 2’s late-stage pitfalls. He recommends shifting focus to unexplored new tracks; Rui Fei Te insists on deepening into quality projects, such as EdgeX (good mobile app experience, incubated by Arbor Group), Variational (unique RFQ model), and Extended (unified margin + ecosystem vision), which have differentiated advantages.

More importantly, all participation must be based on compliance awareness. According to the notice issued in November 2025 by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate and other departments, virtual currency-related activities are illegal financial activities. Offshore exchanges providing services to domestic residents are also illegal. Losses from investment transactions are to be borne by participants themselves. Behind the “wealth-building stories,” there are legal risks of illegal financial activities. Any participation should be carefully evaluated.

Where is the Next Opportunity? Rational View, Cautious Participation

The airdrop benefits of Perp DEX are not entirely over, but opportunities have shifted from “casting a wide net” to “precise fishing”: either discover new tracks like Tea Bu Si, or focus on projects with technological barriers and product experience advantages like Rui Fei Te, or learn Sam’s precise arbitrage logic. But regardless of the path chosen, remember: crypto trading and hype activities carry significant legal and market risks. Never follow blindly.

Have you participated in any Perp DEX projects? What are your thoughts on Lighter’s wealth-building case? Share your experiences and insights in the comments. Like and share this article, follow for more in-depth analysis and risk warnings in the crypto space. Think rationally about market opportunities and stay away from illegal financial activities. #我看好的中文Meme币 $BTC