Crypto.com is beginning 2026 with the “SOL Airdrop Arena event”, where users can potentially earn Solana (SOL) rewards by staking CRO, the platform’s native token. This is a large campaign, with the exchange offering a $250,000 Solana prize pool, making it attractive to both CRO holders and Solana fans, it says.
The SOL Airdrop Arena takes place from January 1 to January 31, 2026, giving users a limited time to earn points and compete for a share of the $250,000 Solana prize.
What Is the Crypto.com SOL Airdrop Arena?
Per the exchange, the Crypto.com Airdrop Arena is a rewards program within the app where users lock up CRO to earn points that turn into crypto rewards. In the SOL Airdrop Arena, participants stake CRO and collect points to earn Solana tokens.
This feature complements Crypto.com’s other yield offerings (like the Crypto.com Earn interest program), providing another avenue for users to earn SOL with CRO, the team says. By requiring CRO for entry, Crypto.com adds utility to its token while enabling users to potentially gain SOL tokens in return.
Key Details of the SOL Airdrop Arena Event
The Crypto.com airdrop event offers a large reward pool and extra incentives for early and active users, with a total prize of $250,000 in SOL. The event began on January 1, 2026, and ends on January 31, 2026 (at 09:59 UTC).
Participants can receive a daily points boost of up to 120% if they buy at least 1,500 CRO and transfer it to the Airdrop Arena before joining the event.
How to Participate in the Solana Airdrop Arena
Getting started with the SOL Airdrop Arena is straightforward. Here are the steps for users to participate and start earning points:
Access Airdrop Arena: Open the Crypto.com App and navigate to Airdrop Arena. You can find it via the Account section, the Earn tab, or through the app’s main menu. Allocate CRO tokens: Select the SOL Airdrop Arena event and stake the amount of CRO you want. For every 100 CRO, you get 1 point, and your participation starts right away. Earn and boost points: After joining, you earn points every day while your CRO stays locked in the event. Use available boosters to increase your points. For example, being one of the first 10,000 participants or completing the CRO purchase task can raise your daily points. Receive rewards and lockup: When the event ends, Crypto.com will total your points and determine your SOL reward. Solana rewards are airdropped within seven days after January 31, 2026. Your CRO stays locked for six months, after which you can withdraw it or let it roll over into future events.CRO’s Role and Reward Mechanics
CRO is at the center of this Solana rewards event, serving as the staking currency. By making CRO required, Crypto.com boosts its token’s usefulness. The rewards are point-based: the more points you earn compared to others, the bigger your share of the $250,000 SOL prize, the team says.
You mainly earn points by allocating CRO, both at the start and daily. Special Point Boosters can greatly increase your points. For example, the Loot Locker lets you lock your earned SOL for another six months in exchange for a 200% daily points boost during the event.
Reward Distribution and Lockup Rules
The SOL Airdrop Arena has clear rules for rewards and lockup. After the event, Solana rewards are sent directly to participants’ Crypto.com Wallets within seven days. If you use the optional Loot Locker, you get your SOL after an extra six-month lockup, and you earn more points during the event.
CRO staked in the Airdrop Arena is locked for six months and can’t be withdrawn or used elsewhere during that time. After the lockup, you can withdraw your CRO or keep it allocated for automatic entry into future events. This setup encourages long-term participation while also providing options after the lockup period ends, Crypto.com says.
Why the Airdrop Arena Appeals to Users
According to the exchange, Airdrop Arena is made for users who want a passive way to earn crypto rewards. After you allocate CRO, points accumulate each day automatically with minimal effort. This is attractive for CRO holders who want Solana exposure without having to trade.
The program allows users to earn SOL without purchasing it directly, converting CRO holdings into rewards. Features like point boosters, leaderboards, and optional lockups make the experience more competitive and engaging than regular staking.
Crypto.com SOL Airdrop Arena in Crypto.com’s Broader Earn Strategy
Airdrop Arena is part of Crypto.com’s larger rewards system, along with Earn, staking, and liquidity programs. By focusing on CRO, the platform strengthens its native token as the core of its ecosystem.
With a $250,000 prize pool, daily point accumulation, and multiple booster options, the event offers users the opportunity to earn rewards by committing CRO for the lockup period, the team says.
The exchange concludes that participation requires comfort with a six-month CRO lockup and variable rewards based on ranking and market conditions.
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