As the first MetaDEX powered by Uniswap V4 on Polygon, Catex leverages advanced DeFi infrastructure and ve(3,3) mechanics to create deep liquidity, capital efficiency, and strong governance alignment.

To kickstart this ecosystem, we're launching a strategic airdrop to reward users who’ve proven their commitment to decentralized finance.

The Goal: Distribute to the Right Hands

We’re not aiming for empty wallets or short-term farmers. The Catex airdrop is designed to onboard users who are already active, aligned, and ready to grow with us.

We're allocating 50% of Catex’s initial token supply to bring in long-term participants from Lynex, Ocelex, and other aligned ecosystems.

Airdrop Allocation Breakdown

• 44% to veLYNX and veOCX holders who meet key criteria

• 6% to active and loyal community members from Thena, Uniswap, SwapX, and other aligned ecosystems to be announced soon.

This targeted approach helps bootstrap a community that’s aligned with Catex’s long-term goals.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the airdrop as a veLYNX or veOCX holder:

• You must have a minimum $100 position at the moment of the snapshot

• You must have a minimum lock of 1+ year(s)

• Your airdrop size is proportional to your voting power (the longer the lock, the higher the airdrop).

The snapshot has not yet been taken, so eligible positions can still be created or adjusted.

How It’s Split

To ensure fairness, the 44% airdrop allocation for veLYNX and veOCX holders will be proportionally distributed based on each protocol’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) at the time of snapshot planning.

As an example (based on current figures — subject to change by snapshot date):

• veLYNX Holders (FDV: $4.4M) will receive ~88% of the 44% allocation

• veOCX Holders (FDV: $598K) will receive ~12%

This ensures rewards are fairly distributed relative to each ecosystem’s size and maturity, while still recognizing both as critical pillars of the DeFiZoo alliance.

Distribution Timeline & Claim Conditions

• Airdrops will be claimable from Epoch 1 via a dedicated airdrop portal.

• You’ll have a 30-day claim window.

• Unclaimed tokens will revert to the Catex treasury.

All tokens will be distributed as max-locked $veCATX, the NFT-based governance token of Catex. This ensures long-term alignment and rewards participants who are in it for the long haul.

Why Hold veCATX?

Holding veCATX comes with significant benefits:

• Earn weekly rewards from trading fees and external incentives

• Direct emissions and optimize pool APRs by utilizing your voting power

• Full control: veCATX is an NFT—you can merge, split, extend, or sell it on secondary markets

This makes veCATX not just a governance tool, but a yield-optimized, flexible position within the Catex ecosystem.

Backed by Proven Success

Catex is built on the foundation laid by Lynex—Linea’s top-performing DEX with over $5B in trading volume and $10M+ in rewards distributed to veLYNX holders. Now, we’re bringing that winning model to Polygon—with even greater flexibility and capital efficiency, thanks to Uniswap V4.

What's Next?

Catex is building a long-term DeFi ecosystem, and this airdrop is just the beginning. Whether you’re a ve(3,3) veteran or discovering the MetaDEX model for the first time, now’s the time to position yourself.

Make sure your positions are eligible—and get ready to lock, vote, and earn.

Let’s build together.