Arcus Airdrop: tasks and status

What is Arcus

Arcus is a next-generation decentralized exchange built jointly by dYdX Labs and Robinhood Crypto. The platform lives on the Robinhood Chain and is designed for traders who want access to both tokenized equities and perpetual futures contracts. Unlike traditional exchanges, Arcus operates around the clock and uses self-custodial architecture, meaning you keep control of your own funds through your wallet.

The platform stands out for offering zero trading fees and the ability to use tokenized stocks and crypto as collateral for perpetual positions. It also aims to bring pre-IPO equity trading into the Web3 space, bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure.

How the Points Program Works

Arcus launched Season 1 of its points program on October 1, 2026, with 250,000 points distributed every Wednesday. Points are earned through several activities: spot trading, holding collateral in perpetual positions, providing liquidity, and referring other traders to the platform.

Real-world asset perpetuals and swaps receive higher point rewards when traded through Robinhood Wallet. Closed beta participants were automatically awarded Season 0 points. The program runs through the first half of 2027 at the latest, so there is a defined end date to keep in mind.

What It Takes to Participate

Getting started requires a deposit to begin trading, which takes about 11 minutes total. You will need a web3 wallet connected to the Robinhood Chain and your X account linked to participate in referrals. The initial deposit itself can be as modest as 20 US dollars, though most participants will likely deposit more to make meaningful trades.

Spot trading is available now for anyone who deposits and connects their wallet. Access to perpetual futures trading works through a waitlist system, which you can join immediately to become an early user and start earning points once you gain access.

What to Watch For

This is a new platform in active development, so the technology carries typical early-stage risks. Your rewards in points form are not guaranteed and depend on trading activity and market conditions. The exact point values from the closed beta were not disclosed, so amounts can vary across seasons and activities.

Keep in mind that gas fees or transaction costs may apply depending on the Robinhood Chain's network conditions, even though trading fees themselves are zero. Also verify you are always using the legitimate Arcus website before connecting your wallet, as fake sites targeting traders are common.