Binance Launches $40M WLFI Airdrop for USD1 Holders
Binance has announced a $40 million WLFI airdrop campaign aimed at rewarding users who hold USD1 on the exchange, marking one of the largest stablecoin-linked incentive programs of early 2026.
According to Binance, users who maintain a USD1 balance between Jan. 23 and Feb. 20 will receive weekly WLFI token distributions, with rewards spread over a four-week period.
How the airdrop works
The first WLFI distribution is scheduled for Feb. 2, covering the initial seven-day period. Roughly $10 million worth of WLFI will be distributed each week until the campaign concludes.
Eligibility is determined by a user’s net USD1 balance held on Binance. Balances in Spot, Funding, Margin, and USDⓈ-M Futures accounts are included, while borrowed USD1 does not qualify. USD1 posted as collateral in margin or futures accounts earns a higher reward rate, Binance said.
To calculate rewards, Binance will take hourly balance snapshots, using the lowest balance recorded each day. Weekly rewards are then calculated based on a seven-day average balance, with an effective annualized reward rate set at the time of each distribution.
Users must complete identity verification and be located in eligible jurisdictions to participate. Broker accounts are excluded, and payout timing may vary depending on operational factors.
Growing activity around USD1 and WLFI
Launched in April 2025, USD1 is a fully backed, multichain stablecoin supported one-to-one by U.S. dollars and money-market funds. Its market capitalization has climbed rapidly, now exceeding $3 billion, according to DeFiLlama.
USD1 is currently supported across several networks, including Ethereum, Solana, Aptos, and Monad.
WLFI, the core token of the World Liberty Financial ecosystem, has seen increased adoption in early 2026, with integrations spanning payroll services, DeFi lending protocols, and on-chain liquidity platforms. While interest in the token has grown, its association with U.S. President Donald Trump has also drawn criticism from some observers, who have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
