Eclipse Launches $ES Airdrop: 15% of Token Supply Set to Reward Community and Developers

Eclipse has officially launched its long-anticipated $ES token airdrop, distributing 15% of the total 1 billion token supply to community members and early developers over the next 30 days. This is the first of several planned allocations designed to foster engagement across the ecosystem.

ℹ️ Token Distribution Overview

• 15% for community & developer airdrop (over next 30 days)
• 35% allocated to ecosystem growth, research, and development
• 19% set aside for team members, vested over four years with a three-year lockup
• 31% held by early investors/supporters, subject to a three-year lockup

🧠 Token Utility & Network Governance

Beyond incentivizing usage, $ES will serve as:

• Gas token for transactions on the hybrid Ethereum–Solana Layer‑2 chain
• A governance token enabling holders to vote on upgrades, fee structures, and MEV redistribution

🚀 Growth & Bridge Expansion

Coinciding with the airdrop is the launch of ES Interchain, powered by Hyperlane, enabling users to bridge $ES across Eclipse, Solana, and Ethereum. This cross‑chain capability is expected to boost network adoption and token utility .

🛡️ Strong Fairness Measures

Eclipse Labs has legally barred internal teams from claiming the airdrop to prevent insider advantage—a move applauded by the community .

🔮 What to Watch

• Community engagement and bridging activity during the 30‑day distribution window
• Adoption rates on Eclipse’s Layer‑2 network, especially for governance and gas usage
• Secondary trading volumes and how they compare to initial ecosystem growth

This airdrop marks a pivotal moment for Eclipse: launching token utility, governance, and cross‑chain access—all while prioritizing fairness. Stay tuned for performance and adoption metrics as distribution progresses.