According to the official announcement from WalletConnect and information about Solana ecosystem collaboration, Solana Mobile phone users are one of the core qualification groups for this WCT token airdrop, with specific rules and participation methods as follows:
📱 1. Core qualification subjects
- Solana Mobile phone holders: including users who have pre-ordered or own Solana Mobile Chapter 2 devices.
- Additional explanation: If users previously missed other Solana ecosystem airdrops (such as Jupiter or Backpack airdrops) due to unmet conditions (such as wallet activity, on-chain interaction frequency), this time they can directly obtain claiming qualifications through the identity of the Solana Mobile device.
🌐 2. Airdrop background and distribution details
- Airdrop scale: A total of 5 million WCT tokens (valued at approximately 3 million USD, estimated at the current $0.6/WCT).
- Source of funds: From the 185 million WCT airdrop plan reserved by the WalletConnect Foundation in September 2024, this is the second round of large-scale distribution following the first airdrop of 50 million tokens in November 2024.
- Distribution partners: Executed through mainstream Solana wallets and DEX platforms such as Phantom, Jupiter, Backpack, and Solflare.
⚙️ 3. Technical implementation and scalability
- Cross-chain mechanism: Using the Wormhole's native token transfer (NTT) framework, achieving the native circulation of WCT on the Solana chain (non-wrapped tokens) through a 'burn and mint' model to ensure consistent supply.
- Ecosystem integration: Future support for WCT staking and governance functionality in Solana ecosystem applications (such as Drift, Kamino), with airdrop users possibly having priority participation.
📅 4. Application process and timeline
1. Qualification verification:
- Must bind the Solana Mobile device to a partner wallet (such as Phantom, Backpack) and complete on-chain identity association.
- Users who pre-ordered Chapter 2 need to confirm the device activation status (e.g., whether the pre-ordered tokens have been credited).
2. Claim steps:
- After the official airdrop page is announced (expected in summer 2025), connect the Solana wallet and verify device eligibility.
- Sign the claim transaction via WalletConnect protocol (Gas fees covered by the Solana network, extremely low cost).
3. Token distribution:
- WCT will be directly deposited into the claiming wallet, available for immediate trading, staking, or cross-chain transfer.
⚠️ 5. Important notes
- Scam warning: The official will not request private keys or ask for transaction fees via private messages, beware of phishing links.
- Dynamic updates: Final details will be based on announcements from WalletConnect or Solana Mobile's X (Twitter), it is recommended to subscribe to @WalletConnect @solanamobile updates.
💎 Summary
This airdrop is an exclusive opportunity for Solana Mobile users to 'make up' WCT - the device acts as a ticket, with low operational thresholds, especially suitable for holders who missed previous ecosystem airdrops.
Next steps:
1️⃣ Ensure the Solana Mobile device is bound to the partner wallet;
2️⃣ Pay attention to the official announcement for the claim channel opening from late June to early July;
3️⃣ Reserve a small amount of SOL as backup Gas fees (approximately 0.002 SOL).