Sunrise RISE Airdrop Status 2026: Mainnet, Claim and Token Guide

Is the Sunrise RISE airdrop still active?

No active Sunrise testnet airdrop farming or registration is available. The V2 testnet snapshot was completed and the testnet closed in May 2025. Sunrise mainnet subsequently launched in August 2025, and RISE trading began with the token generation event (TGE) on 27 August 2025.

The separate mainnet points programme has also ended. Its official page says that airdrops equal to 3% of initial supply will be distributed after the final points are tallied, but it does not offer a new task or claim action. Existing participants should use only the official mainnet app's balance and lockup pages and wait for an authenticated project announcement. Do not use an unofficial “late claim,” paid recovery service or eligibility checker.

Item	Status verified 13 August 2026
Awakening testnet V1/V2	Ended; snapshot completed in May 2025.
Testnet faucet and quests	Expired; test tokens have no mainnet value.
Genesis airdrop registration	Closed in July 2025. Past activity cannot be added retroactively.
Sunrise mainnet	Live as chain ID `sunrise-1`.
RISE TGE	Completed on 27 August 2025; RISE became transferable and exchange trading opened.
Mainnet points programme	Ended. The official page says its 3% allocation will be distributed after final tallying.
Community airdrop allocation	6.8% in current tokenomics, excluding Kaito; 25% unlocked at TGE and 75% locked for six months, then released linearly over 24 months.
Current user action	Check an existing balance or lockup in the official app; there is no verified new public airdrop claim.

What happened to the Sunrise testnet airdrop?

The original guide covered Wave 4 of the Awakening incentivised testnet. Users connected Cosmos and EVM wallets, passed a Gitcoin Passport threshold, claimed faucet tokens, swapped, supplied test liquidity, delegated vRISE, customised the Haru mascot and completed quests. Those actions generated testnet points for a future allocation.

Sunrise announced the V2 snapshot and closure in May 2025 after the test network had processed more than 25 million transactions. It later opened a registration/eligibility process for testnet users and several communities. That process ended before mainnet and TGE. Running the old faucet, repeating Galxe quests or acquiring an old testnet identity now cannot create eligibility for the historical distribution.

Never pay someone to “sync” testnet points to mainnet. A genuine allocation is determined from project records and the registered wallet mapping; support staff do not need a seed phrase, private key or screen-sharing session.

How can past participants check RISE safely?

Start at sunriselayer.io or the project's official documentation, then open the mainnet app from there.
Connect the same supported Cosmos wallet used during registration. The current app documents Keplr and Leap support.
Check the wallet balance and Lockup page. Airdrop tokens can remain in a lockup account while progressively vesting.
If locked RISE is delegated, undelegation and the chain's unbonding period must finish before unlocked tokens can be withdrawn.
Confirm transactions on Risescan and confirm the network is sunrise-1.
If nothing appears, do not import keys into another claim site. Verify whether the wallet was registered before the deadline and use only public support channels linked from the official site.

The airdrop subdomain currently applies access restrictions in some locations. Do not evade eligibility or geographic restrictions with a VPN. Local terms and laws may exclude a user even if a wallet was technically eligible.

What are RISE, vRISE and USDrise?

RISE is Sunrise's transferable native consensus and value-accrual token. It can be delegated to validators for staking rewards, but current documentation says RISE staking does not grant governance voting power.
vRISE is the non-transferable governance and incentive token earned by providing liquidity. Staked vRISE can vote on protocol proposals and direct pool incentives through gauge voting. The app also documents a one-way 1:1 conversion from vRISE to transferable RISE.
USDrise is the protocol's fee-denominated stable asset, currently backed through conversion with Noble's USDN. Fee abstraction can let users select another supported asset, which the protocol swaps into USDrise during the transaction.

These roles have evolved since the original article. In particular, the old description of vRISE merely as a testnet reward is incomplete, and “fee abstraction” does not mean that all transactions are free. Fees are still calculated in USDrise and require a supported liquid route.

RISE supply, airdrop allocation and vesting

Sunrise launched with an initial supply of 500 million RISE and documents a long-term combined RISE/vRISE supply cap of one billion. Its current allocation table differs from early 2024 proposals:

Community airdrop, excluding Kaito: 6.8%. Of this allocation, 25% unlocked at TGE; 75% was locked for six months and then unlocks linearly over 24 months.
Community contributors and grants, including Kaito: 30%, locked for three months after TGE and then released linearly over 24 months.
Community round: 1.5%, fully unlocked at TGE.
Ecosystem: 27.2%, with 25% unlocked at TGE and 75% released linearly over 18 months.
Early backers: 14.5%, with 5% unlocked at TGE; the remainder had a three-month lock followed by 12-month linear release.
Initial core contributors: 20%, locked for six months and then released linearly over 18 months.

The app's separate ended-points notice refers to 3% of initial supply. Boxmining does not assume whether that amount is inside a broader allocation bucket or when individual wallets will receive it; users should rely on a final official distribution record. Vesting schedules also create changing circulating supply, which can affect liquidity and price.

Is Sunrise mainnet or RISE risk-free?

No. Mainnet status and a completed TGE remove the uncertainty of whether the chain and token will launch, but they introduce live-asset risks: validator slashing, bridge and IBC failures, smart-contract bugs, stablecoin depegging, concentrated liquidity, impermanent loss, vesting-related sell pressure and thin exchange markets.

RISE has also suffered a substantial decline from its early trading peak, and current exchange coverage and liquidity can change quickly. Do not treat a historical airdrop allocation, maximum supply or displayed annual reward as evidence of recoverable value. Before swapping or providing liquidity, check pool reserves, price impact, the withdrawal route and whether the venue still supports deposits and withdrawals.

Corrections to the original January 2025 guide

The incentivised testnet is no longer live; it was snapshotted and closed before mainnet.
Wave 4 is not open for new farming. Faucet tokens, Haru Yen, games and old quests do not create current eligibility.
RISE is no longer a “potential” token. Mainnet and the August 2025 TGE are complete.
The current community-airdrop allocation is 6.8% excluding Kaito, with published vesting, rather than an unannounced conversion from points.
The mainnet points programme that followed launch is also marked ended; the app says its 3% distribution awaits final tallying.
Sunrise now positions itself more broadly as the base layer for “Interliquid Networks,” combining data availability and a native liquidity hub.
Fee abstraction reduces friction but does not eliminate network fees.
The Galxe referral parameter in the archived guide has been removed.

Original January 2025 Sunrise airdrop guide (historical archive)

The guide below is preserved substantially as published. Every testnet farming step is expired and should not be followed with a wallet or real funds.

Sunrise ($RISE) is a specialized Data Availability (DA) Layer for Proof of Liquidity and Fee Abstraction, supporting the modular paradigm by allowing developers to build rollups and applications with enhanced security and liquidity. Their incentivized testnet is currently live! Here is our Sunrise ($RISE) token airdrop guide.

Check out our step by step guide!

What is Sunrise ($RISE)?

Sunrise is a specialized Data Availability (DA) Layer for Proof of Liquidity and Fee Abstraction, supporting the modular paradigm by allowing developers to build rollups and applications with enhanced security and liquidity. Its main features include:

Proof of Liquidity (PoL): Enhances the DA experience by providing a mutually beneficial environment to increase liquidity and sovereignty for both L2s on Sunrise and the Sunrise L1 itself.
Fee Abstraction: Allows users to utilize DA by providing liquidity without the need for a fee.
Off-Chain Blob Data Availability: Utilizes off-chain erasure encoding and decentralized storage solutions like IPFS and Arweave to enhance scalability and flexibility.
Incentivized DA Network: Incentivizes the DA network to enhance throughput, enabling developers to build scalable L2s and explore new technologies like AI and gaming.
Interoperability: Retains compatibility with Celestia architecture and supports cross-chain messaging layers for ecosystem-wide access to assets.

How to get the Sunrise ($RISE) token airdrop?

Here is a guide on how to get the potential Sunrise ($RISE) token airdrop

Check eligibility for previous airdrops
Sunrise is currently on Wave 4 of its airdrop which will have the highest allocation of rewards for participants. Wave 4 requires users to earn points through participating in the incentivized testnet and quests. Points earned will then be converted to a yet unannounced quantity of Sunrise ($RISE) tokens.

Click HERE for details on their past airdrops.
Connect to testnet
The historical testnet application has closed. Sunrise supported both EVM and Cosmos wallets and required a unique username.
Complete Proof of Humanity
Complete Proof of Humanity by getting at least 16 points on Gitcoin Passport. Remember to ensure the wallet linked to your Gitcoin Passport is the same one used for interacting with the testnet.
Claim testnet $RISE tokens
Go to “Faucet” to claim testnet $RISE tokens. You can claim 10 $RISE daily.
Swap testnet tokens
Click on the “Swap” tab to view the Sunrise swap interface. Swap $RISE for other assets like $ATOM, $USDC, and $USDT.
Provide liquidity
Click on the “Liquidity Pool” tab. Deposit eligible testnet assets into pools such as ATOM/RISE, RISE/USDC, USDT/USDC, and SHIB/USDC to earn $vRISE and Haru Yen rewards.
Claim rewards
You will earn rewards for providing liquidity. Remember to claim your rewards by clicking “Claim”.
Participate in Governance
Use the $vRISE token rewards by delegating them to a testnet validator. This increases your $vRISE earnings and boosts your voting power.
Customise your Haru
Spend your Haru Yen on exclusive items for your Sunrise mascot, Haru. Visit the Haru shop to explore available items and equip your Haru with new items. The purchases made with Haru Yen contribute to levelling up your Haru.
Play games
Play games like “Prediction Market,” “Golden Egg,” and “Slot” using your Haru Yen. This allows you to earn additional Haru Yen.
Participate in lottery
Participate in item-based lottery games using your Haru Yen. Make sure you own and equip the items required for raffle participation.
Complete Galxe quests
Go to the historical Sunrise ($RISE) Galxe quest page and connect your wallet. Complete the tasks to earn Points and get OATs.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Sunrise RISE testnet airdrop still active?

No. The incentivised testnet was snapshotted and closed in May 2025. Old faucet, liquidity, Haru and quest actions no longer earn the historical airdrop.

Did Sunrise mainnet and the RISE token launch?

Yes. Sunrise mainnet launched in August 2025, and the RISE TGE and initial exchange trading began on 27 August 2025.

Can I still register for the genesis RISE airdrop?

No. The registration process closed in July 2025 and the testnet snapshot had already been taken. Past eligibility cannot be created retroactively.

Is the Sunrise mainnet points programme active?

No. The official points page says the programme ended and that airdrops equal to 3% of initial supply will be distributed after final points are tallied.

How do I check an existing RISE airdrop?

Enter the official app through sunriselayer.io, connect the registered Cosmos wallet, and inspect its RISE balance and Lockup page. Never enter a seed phrase into an eligibility or recovery site.

Why is some airdropped RISE locked?

The current community-airdrop schedule unlocked 25% at TGE. The other 75% was locked for six months and then releases linearly over 24 months.

What is the RISE maximum supply?

Sunrise documents an initial 500 million supply and a combined RISE plus vRISE supply cap of one billion, with emissions constrained by a declining inflation cap.

What is the difference between RISE and vRISE?

RISE is transferable and can be staked for consensus rewards. vRISE is non-transferable, earned through liquidity provision and gives governance and gauge-voting power when staked.

Does fee abstraction mean Sunrise transactions are free?

No. Fees are denominated in USDrise. For supported assets, the protocol can swap the selected fee token into USDrise as part of the transaction.

Can testnet RISE be converted to mainnet RISE?

No general conversion exists. Testnet tokens had no monetary value; eligible allocations were determined from campaign records and wallet registration rather than token bridging.