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BULK is a decentralized perpetuals exchange on Solana, and its mainnet is now live after a Season 1 pre-deposit campaign that drew $25.9 million in deposits. No BULK token has launched yet, but a co-founder has confirmed on X that 30% of the future supply is set aside for the community. The team has not published eligibility criteria or a points-to-token formula, so this guide covers what's confirmed, what to do now, and what to watch for.
What Is BULK?
BULK is an L0, a specialized execution layer that runs sophisticated risk, order book, and matching systems natively. Each BULK validator operates a dedicated binary (bulk-agave) alongside the standard Solana/Agave validator on the same machine, sharing the same identity keys. Stake weight is proportional to the validator's Solana stake.
Solana handles what it does best: decentralized asset custody, deposits, and withdrawals. BULK handles what requires purpose-built infrastructure: low-latency order matching, BULKBFT consensus on transaction ordering, and real-time risk management.
BULK Funding Round
BULK announced on X that it has closed an $8 million seed round in September 2025, co-led by Robot Ventures and 6th Man Ventures. Backers include Wintermute Ventures, Mirana Ventures, and Chapter One, with Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko joining as an angel investor.
We have raised an $8m seed round to accelerate the end state for Perpetuals DEX trading.
Led by: @robotventures & @6thManVentures pic.twitter.com/IORecK5G2c — BULK (@bulktrade) September 24, 2025
How to Be Eligible for the BULK Airdrop?
BULK has not disclosed final $BULK airdrop eligibility rules, a final token-eligibility snapshot date, or an AURA-to-token conversion formula. Although a BULK co-founder has said 30% of the future token supply is reserved for the community, the project has not publicly explained how it will distribute that allocation.
Mainnet access is invite-only. Pre-depositors received codes tied to their deposit amount and get a fresh batch weekly. New users need a code from an existing participant, or a wallet that joined the pre-deposit round.
If you're tracking other campaigns beyond BULK, our airdrops page covers the active campaigns worth watching right now.
How to Access the BULK Platform
There's no separate airdrop task list yet, so participation right now means getting onto the platform and using it. Here's how to get started.
Get an Access Code
Get an access code from an existing BULK user, or connect the wallet you used during the Season 1 pre-deposit campaign.
Check Your Margin
If you pre-deposited USDC, it has already been converted into usable trading margin. New users can buy USDC on an exchange like Binance or through BULK's bridge widget.
Stake SOL
Stake SOL through BULK to earn yield while more airdrop details come out. The current rate is 5.1% APY, and SOL can be purchased on Binance or bridged in directly.
Watch BULK's official channels for eligibility criteria, snapshot timing, and claim instructions for the 30% community allocation, since none of that is public yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need a refresher? Here are the questions most readers ask about BULK.
Has the BULK token launched yet?
No token has launched. BULK's mainnet trading platform went live on September 5, 2026, but a token generation event has not been announced.
How do I get access to BULK without joining the pre-deposit campaign?
An access code from an existing user is required. Pre-depositors receive new codes weekly, so reaching out to someone already active on the platform is currently the main way in.
What activities count toward the BULK airdrop?
That hasn't been confirmed. BULK has stated the community allocation is 30% of supply, but has not released a snapshot date or a list of qualifying activities.
Is SOL staking through BULK linked to the airdrop?
There's no official link between staking and airdrop eligibility right now. The 5.1% APY is a standalone yield offer unless BULK states otherwise.
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