BULK Airdrop: tasks and status

updated 22 Oct 2026

BULK is a decentralized trading system built on Solana that aims to match the speed of centralized exchanges while keeping trading decentralized. The project rewards participants with points through trading, staking, and community activities, with plans to distribute an airdrop to eligible users.

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About the project

What BULK is

BULK is a trading platform on Solana designed to execute orders with very low latency, closing the speed gap between centralized and decentralized markets. It runs on a validator network and avoids bridges and centralized sequencers to reduce security risks.

The project raised $8M from investors including Anatoly Yakovenko, Wintermute, and Robot Ventures. BULK uses Solana for settlement and custody while maintaining a separate high-speed execution layer.

How the airdrop works

BULK distributes points called AURA to users who participate in activities on the platform. AURA points are earned through trading, staking SOL, taking Discord roles, and joining trading competitions. The project has indicated that points may lead to a future airdrop, though this is not guaranteed.

Trading competitions offer USDC rewards alongside AURA points. For example, the project has run contests with prize pools such as $50,000 distributed to top performers by ROI. Staking SOL also earns AURA, with two options: liquid staking that returns BulkSOL tokens, or native staking through the BULK validator.

What it takes

The estimated cost is around $160 and the time about 60 minutes. Tasks include trading on the platform, staking SOL, and community work such as creating content on Discord or competing in contests. A Solana wallet is required.

Trading tasks may be done in small amounts to start, but higher deposits increase potential rewards. Staking requires a minimum deposit of 10 USDC. Discord roles are earned by creating quality content and chatting in channels, which takes time but no money.

Unusual features

BULK has given retroactive AURA rewards to early users who participated in testnet trading, staking, or used related platforms like ExponentFinance and Loopscale. This means some rewards may not require fresh participation.

The project runs seasonal campaigns. For example, the Challenger Series runs for several months and rewards climbing through competitive leagues with both AURA points and USDC prizes. Trading performance is ranked by cashflow ROI from completed trades.

Funding

$8M raised · 12 investors

  • Anatoly Yakovenko
  • Robot Ventures
  • 6th Man Ventures
  • Mirana Ventures
  • Wintermute
  • Big Brain Holdings
  • Chapter One
  • gainzy
  • Brady
  • ceteris
  • doctor.sol
  • nicovrg

Step-by-step checklist

How to qualify for the airdrop Open steps: 3 of 6
  1. 01 Earn AURA points in the Challenger Series Open
  2. 02 Stake SOL to earn interest and AURA Starts 24 Feb 2026 Open
  3. 03 Get roles by creating Discord content Starts 14 Oct 2025 Open
  4. 04 Deposit USDC in the pre-deposit campaign Starts 01 Jun 2026 Completed
  5. 05 Compete in the first trading contest Starts 14 May 2026 — Ends 28 May 2026 Completed
  6. 06 Test trading on the platform Starts 16 Mar 2026 Completed

These tasks are available in the CoinDropster dashboard: exact links, progress tracking and deadlines — open the app to see the checklist.

Risks and what to watch for

  • Rewards are not guaranteed. BULK has not published exact terms for how AURA will be converted to an airdrop, and rules can change at any time.
  • Trading and staking carry financial risk. Real money deposited can be lost in unsuccessful trades or through smart contract failures.
  • High-frequency and low-latency trading systems are complex. Bugs in order matching or settlement logic could result in loss of funds.
  • AURA points may not be credited for all activities, and eligibility for retroactive rewards is selective.

Frequently asked questions

Does BULK cost money to participate?

The estimated cost is around $160. Trading and staking require deposits, but Discord community work does not. Staking has a minimum of 10 USDC.

How long does it take?

About 60 minutes for the main activities. Time varies based on how much you trade and how much you engage with Discord.

What is AURA and will it become an airdrop?

AURA is a points system that BULK uses to reward activity. The project has indicated that AURA may lead to a future airdrop, but this is not guaranteed and no details have been published.

Which network does BULK run on?

BULK is built on Solana and uses the Solana network for settlement and custody.

Can I earn rewards without trading real money?

Yes, partly. Discord roles and some community tasks earn AURA but require time and quality content. Staking requires a minimum deposit, and trading requires deposits to earn from competitions.

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