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Full Guide: How to Earn Sonic Points

February 7, 2025

How to Earn Sonic Points Towards the S Airdrop

The Sonic network is quickly becoming a major hub for DeFi, offering users a chance to earn rewards while engaging with a rapidly growing ecosystem. One of the most exciting opportunities on Sonic is the Sonic Points Program, which lets users accumulate points that will determine their share of the S Airdrop in 2025. 

With 190 million S tokens—worth around $100 million at the time of writing—set to be distributed, now is the time to start stacking points.

If you’re looking to maximize your rewards, liquid staking tokens (LSTs) are the most effective way to earn Sonic Points, and Origin Sonic (OS) offers the best multipliers in the program. Below, we’ll break down how you can earn and multiply your Sonic Points to secure your share of the airdrop.

Sonic Points Program

Sonic Points are how Sonic tracks user participation in its ecosystem.

The more Sonic Points you earn, the bigger your share of the upcoming S Airdrop. 

Sonic enables users to earn points in three ways:

  • Passive Points (PP): Earned simply by holding whitelisted assets on Sonic.
  • Activity Points (AP): Earned by using assets in decentralized finance (DeFi) like in providing liquidity or lending. AP carries a 2x multiplier, meaning using your assets actively earns you points twice as fast.
  • Gems: Protocols with Gems allocations grant users additional opportunities to earn Sonic Points. 

LSTs like Origin Sonic (OS) are given special priority in the points program, earning a 4x multiplier just for holding them. Even better, you can stack multipliers by using OS in DeFi, boosting your rewards for staked assets even further.

How to Earn Sonic Points

To accumulate Sonic Points, you need to hold and use crypto assets in the Sonic ecosystem. 

Holding certain tokens earns Passive Points (PP), while using them in DeFi protocols earns Activity Points (AP)—which are twice as valuable. The easiest way to earn the most Sonic Points is by holding and using liquid staking tokens (LSTs) and stablecoins.

Origin Sonic (OS): Up to 8x Sonic Points

OS is Sonic’s premier liquid staking token, offering staking rewards plus a 4x multiplier on Sonic Points. 

What makes OS even better is that multipliers stack, meaning you can earn up to 8x points by using OS in DeFi.Not only does OS offer high multipliers, but it also generates real staking yield, making it the most efficient way to farm Sonic Points while earning rewards. 

By staking OS, you’re securing the Sonic network while maximizing your returns.

Double Your Sonic Points in DeFi With Spectra, Silo, and SwapX

If you’re serious about maximizing your Sonic Points, using OS in DeFi is the way to go. 

Here’s how you can push your multipliers even higher:

  • Silo: Silo is a lending market where you can use OS as collateral to leverage your position and earn more than 8x points. By borrowing against your OS, you increase both your staking rewards and your Sonic Points. With max leverage, users can earn up to 80x Sonic Points.
  • Spectra: Spectra lets users speculate on APYs or provide liquidity to earn double Sonic Points plus additional yield. If you’re looking to take your yield farming to the next level, Spectra offers a powerful way to maximize returns with OS YT, which offers up to 100x Sonic Points.
  • SwapX: As Sonic’s top decentralized exchange, SwapX allows OS liquidity providers (LPs) to earn an 8x multiplier on points while collecting additional LP rewards.

By strategically using OS across these DeFi platforms, you can compound your rewards, stacking DeFi yield, Sonic Points, and additional incentives all at once.

Other Tokens to Earn Sonic Points

In addition to OS, you can earn Sonic Points with a wide range of other whitelisted assets, including:

  • USDC.e (stablecoin) – A secure way to earn points with low volatility.
  • WETH (wrapped ETH) – Earn staking rewards and points.
  • solvBTC – A Bitcoin-backed token earning Sonic Points.

For a full list of eligible assets, check out the official Sonic Points documentation.

How to Bridge to Sonic

To start earning Sonic Points, you need to move your assets to the Sonic network. The easiest way to do this is through the Sonic Gateway, a fast and secure bridge that lets you transfer assets from Ethereum and other chains.

Bridging happens in three simple steps:

  • Deposit: Send your assets to the bridge. If you're depositing from Ethereum, finalization takes around 15 minutes, while transfers from Sonic are confirmed in just a second.
  • Batch Transfer: Your deposit will be processed in the next scheduled transfer window. These batch transfers help optimize gas efficiency and occur approximately every 10 minutes from Ethereum to Sonic and once per hour in the opposite direction. If you need faster processing, you can opt for an express transfer by paying a small priority fee.
  • Claim: Once the transfer is complete, simply claim your assets on the destination chain, and you're ready to start using them in DeFi to maximize your Sonic Points.

For a deeper dive and a step-by-step guide, make sure to visit the official write up on Sonic’s Gateway documentation here.

Maximize Your Sonic Points Today

With 190 million S tokens up for grabs, now’s the time to start earning Sonic Points and secure your share of the airdrop. These points determine your share of one of the most exciting airdrops in crypto, making every step you take in the Sonic network more rewarding.

OS is specially designed to deliver unmatched yield and boost your earning potential with 4x multipliers just for holding it. When you combine OS with DeFi applications, you unlock even more opportunities to earn points, stacking up to 8x multipliers and additional yield from DeFi.

Remember, the best way to maximize your rewards is by holding OS, using it in DeFi applications, and taking advantage of the highest multipliers in the program.

Whether you’re a seasoned DeFi enthusiast or a newcomer, Sonic offers a seamless way to earn rewards while keeping your assets liquid. Don’t miss your chance to earn rewards while staying liquid — start stacking Sonic Points today!

Click here to acquire Origin Sonic and start earning now.

FAQ

What is Sonic?

Sonic is a high-performance blockchain network designed for efficient network operation and seamless integration with liquidity pools. Sonic wasn’t built on the Ethereum network, but it enables users to interact with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, verify transactions, and participate in staking.

What are liquid staked tokens on Sonic?

Liquid staked tokens (LSTs) on Sonic allow users to stake assets and still maintain liquidity for other activities, such as trading or using DeFi. They help validate transactions on the network while enabling holders to earn interest and benefit from Sonic’s consensus mechanism.

What are the benefits of liquid staking Sonic?

Liquid staking on Sonic provides a way to earn interest on staked assets without locking them up. It supports the network by helping to verify transactions and enhances network operation by contributing to liquidity pools and boosting overall efficiency.

Corbin Buff
Corbin Buff
Origin
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