Meteora Airdrop Guide: How to Earn MET Tokens

Meteora MET token airdrop guide: Season 1 claims in October, Season 2 active now, plus bonus JUP staker airdrop. Learn how to earn your share.

Sep 4, 2026··4 min readNews

What is Meteora?

Meteora is a blockchain platform that wants to fix a major problem with meme coins - most of them become worthless over time. The project uses its main token called M3M3 (pronounced "Meme(3,3)") to create a system where long-term holders can earn rewards instead of losing money.

The numbers show why this is needed: out of 1.2 million new tokens launched recently, only 1.4% made it to major exchanges, and just 0.05% reached a value of over $1 million.

Meteora Season 1 Airdrop Results

Season 1 Snapshot Complete

Meteora finished Season 1 of their points program on June 30, 2025. They have set aside 15% of all MET tokens for airdrops to users who participated.

Appeal Process Success

  • 3,800 users submitted appeals to check their points
  • All 3,800 appeals were approved after manual review
  • The team has entered "TGE Readiness Mode"
  • Token launch and airdrop claims will happen in October 2025

How to Check Your Season 1 Points

Simple Steps to Verify Your Eligibility

  1. Go to the Meteora points checker website
  2. Connect your crypto wallet
  3. View your Season 1 points from activities before June 30
  4. Confirm your participation was recorded correctly

If you used Meteora before June 30, 2025, make sure to check your points balance to see what you earned.

Season 1 Token Distribution Breakdown

Points-Based Rewards (13% of total MET tokens)

  • 8% goes to users based on points from fees and TVL in 2024
  • 5% goes to users based on points from fees and TVL in 2025

Criteria-Based Rewards (2% of total MET tokens)

  • Extra 2% distributed to regular users who meet specific requirements

Special Airdrop for Jupiter Stakers

What Jupiter Stakers Will Receive

Meteora announced that people who stake Jupiter ($JUP) tokens will get a special airdrop. Instead of getting tokens they can sell immediately, they'll receive "MeteoraAG positions" in a launch pool.

Key Benefits for JUP Stakers

  • Designed to bring JUP stakers into Meteora's "LP Army"
  • No immediate selling pressure since tokens aren't unlocked right away
  • Snapshot date and staking requirements not announced yet

How to Prepare

  • Buy $JUP tokens from exchanges like Binance
  • Stake your $JUP tokens to become eligible
  • Wait for official announcement of snapshot date

How to Join Meteora Season 2

Getting Started

  1. Visit the official Meteora website
  2. Connect your Web3 wallet (like MetaMask)
  3. Start providing liquidity to DAMM V2 and DLMM pools

Season 2 Changes

The new season has important updates:

New Point System

  • 1,000 points for every $1 in trading fees you generate
  • TVL points removed - you no longer earn points just for holding funds

Focus Areas

  • DAMM V2 protocols
  • DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker) protocols

What Makes Season 2 Different

Earning Points Has Changed

Unlike Season 1, Season 2 focuses entirely on generating trading fees rather than just locking up money. This means:

  • More active participation required
  • Better rewards for users who help with trading activity
  • No passive point earning from just holding funds

Key Strategy for Success

To maximize your Season 2 points:

  • Focus on providing liquidity to active trading pools
  • Choose pools that generate more trading fees
  • Stay active rather than just depositing and waiting

Important Dates and Timeline

Completed Milestones

  • June 30, 2025: Season 1 snapshot taken
  • July 1, 2025: Season 2 officially started
  • Appeals processed: All 3,800 appeals approved

Upcoming Events

  • October 2025: Token Generation Event (TGE) and airdrop claims begin
  • Season 2 end date: Not yet announced

Key Takeaways

  • Meteora is fixing problems in the meme coin space with sustainable rewards
  • 15% of MET tokens allocated for Season 1 airdrops
  • Season 2 focuses on fee generation rather than just holding funds
  • Jupiter stakers get special treatment with launch pool positions
  • Token claims start in October 2025

The project represents a new approach to making meme coins more valuable long-term, moving away from the typical "pump and dump" model toward sustainable rewards for active participants.