Binance has unveiled a new rewards program, offering weekly airdrops of its WLFI token to users holding a minimum balance of USD1. The initiative allocates a total of $40 million in WLFI tokens, marking a significant step in engaging users and boosting the token’s presence in the crypto ecosystem.
Overview of Binance’s WLFI Rewards Program
Binance has launched a rewards campaign for users who maintain a balance of USD1, featuring weekly airdrops of the WLFI token, amounting to a total distribution of $40 million. Eligible accounts maintaining this balance from January 23 to February 20 will receive rewards throughout the program duration.
This initiative links WLFI payments directly to users’ net USD balances, utilizing a snapshot system to determine eligible amounts. Binance aims to incentivize users to either hold or deploy their USD1 across supported products. Notably, both USD1 and WLFI tokens are experiencing increased activity within the broader crypto ecosystem.
Distribution of WLFI Rewards
The distribution of WLFI rewards will occur weekly, commencing on February 2. Each weekly distribution will cover activities from the previous seven days. The campaign is structured to release approximately $10 million in WLFI tokens weekly over four consecutive weeks, culminating in a total allocation of $40 million.
The platform has clarified that the rewards will reflect users’ eligible USD1 balances over time, rather than relying on a single snapshot within the campaign period.
Eligibility Criteria for USD1 Balances
Eligibility for rewards is based on the net USD1 balances held by users on Binance, with multiple account types considered in the calculation. Binance confirmed that USD1 held in Spot, Financing, Margin, and USD(S)-M Futures accounts will all contribute to the rewards calculation. However, borrowed funds are excluded; only net USD1 balances are considered for WLFI rewards.
Moreover, USD1 utilized as collateral in margin or futures accounts earns a higher reward rate, providing an additional incentive for users to allocate their funds in trading products rather than keeping them idle in standard wallets.
Snapshot System for Reward Payment Calculations
Binance will take hourly snapshots of user balances throughout the campaign period, but the reward calculations will not rely on an average hourly balance. Instead, the platform will use each day’s lowest recorded USD1 balance to determine the eligible amount for that day. For the weekly payments, rewards will be calculated based on a seven-day average balance.
This method ties the distributions to users’ consistency, ensuring that a single drop in daily holdings does not unduly impact the overall weekly average. Additionally, Binance will apply an effective annualized rate for payments, which may vary from week to week based on conditions established at the time of each reward distribution.
Growth of USD1 and WLFI Activity in Early 2026
Launched in April 2025, USD1 is touted as a multi-chain stablecoin entirely backed by US dollars and money market funds. Since its inception, USD1 has seen significant growth, with its market capitalization now exceeding $3 billion, according to DeFiLlama. This stablecoin is accessible across several blockchains, including Monad, Ethereum, Solana, and Aptos.
WLFI, the primary token in the World Liberty Financial ecosystem, has also seen a rise in activity early in 2026. It has recently been integrated into payroll services, decentralized finance lending platforms, and on-chain liquidity venues, stirring new interest and partnerships. Although, its association with former President Donald Trump has faced scrutiny, raising potential conflicts of interest.
To participate in the program, users must complete identity verification and reside in eligible jurisdictions. Binance has noted that broker accounts are excluded and emphasized that the rewards schedule may vary based on operational conditions.
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