$GAIA Season 1 Airdrop Preview

TL;DR$GAIA powers the builders, validators, and pioneers driving a decentralized AI future. With the Gaia Network now live, we’re giving an early look at Season 1 of our Community Airdrop, recognizing the contributors who helped make it possible.

Note: This is a preview. The claim period is not yet open. More details and the official launch announcement will be shared via our verified channels later this week. 

Snap Shot

• Preview Announcement: August 4, 2025

• Claim Instructions & Portal Link Released: August 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET

• Claim Portal Opens: August 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET

• Claim Deadline: November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM (UTC+8 / SGT)

Note: Early Contributors will NOT be able to claim their tokens after the deadline.

What Is the Season 1 Airdrop?

Season 1 recognizes the early contributors and ecosystem participants who made Gaia possible:

• Node Operators – Provided compute infrastructure and enabled real-time inference across the Gaia Network.
• Gaia Domain Holders / Operators – Registered or hosted Gaia Domains, making intelligent agents accessible and discoverable.
• XP / EP Contributors – Completed missions, engaged in educational content, and supported Gaia’s growth initiatives.

Claim Details

• Season 1 Allocation: 30,000,000 GAIA (3% of total supply)
• Total Airdrop Pool: 5% of total supply
• Claim Window: August 6 – November 19, 2025
• Chain: Ethereum
• Vesting:
  • Duration: 4 months 
  • Term: 25% of the total allocation at each batch
• Schedule: 
  • Batch 1: ~75M, Aug 6 2025, 11AM ET
  • Batch 2 :~75M, Sep 6 2025, 11AM ET
  • Batch 3: ~75M, Oct 6, 2025, 9 PM ET
  • Batch 4: ~75M, Nov 6, 2025, 7AM ET
• Claim Rule: 

Early Contributors can claim unvested tokens during each period of the scheduled time.

Use only a self-custody wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Rabby, Frame).   Do NOT use exchange addresses—tokens sent to exchanges may be lost.

What Can You Do With $GAIA?

• Secure the Network – Support uptime and decentralization via validator delegation and infrastructure coordination.
• Contribute to Governance – Vote on protocol proposals and join working groups shaping Gaia’s roadmap.
• Access Network Services – Use GAIA to run agents, access inference, and register Gaia Domains.
• Build and Expand the Ecosystem – Develop tools, applications, and educational content for Gaia.

Tokenomics Snapshot

Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 GAIA

• 32%: Network Operations (operators + validators)
• 20%: Early Backers (vesting in place)
• 16%: Foundation Treasury
• 15%: Team & Contributors (multi-year vesting)
• 8%: Ecosystem Growth (builders, partners, infra)
• 5%: Community Participation (XP, domains, nodes)
• 4%: Exchange Liquidity

Resources & Support

• Docs: docs.gaianet.ai
• Token Whitepaper: whitepaper.gaianet.ai
• Gaia Domains: gaianet.ai/gaia-domain-name

Join the Community & Get Support:

• Twitter/X: @GaiaNet_AI
• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/gaianet-ai (Live support & claim questions)
• Telegram: https://t.me/Gaianet_AI

Disclaimer:Gaia Labs makes no representation regarding the tradability or market value of $GAIA.The airdrop is subject to eligibility criteria and applicable laws; availability may vary by region.  Always verify you are interacting with our official contract address and verified links.