Genius Group to Release Airdrop and Score Whitepaper, with GENIUS Token Set for Creation by April 12, 2026

Genius, a perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) trading terminal backed by YZi Labs, has released its official airdrop and Score whitepaper. Season 1 of the program will conclude on April 12, 2026, with the creation of the GENIUS token expected prior to that date. Airdrop allocations will increase by 50%, and the value of each point will also rise by 50%.

The share count exercise for Genius Group Limited, announced for February 13, 2026, aims to resolve a 68% discrepancy in the reported ownership of GNS shares. This exercise is expected to improve transparency and resolve confusion over the distribution of shares tied to the spin-off of Entrepreneur Resorts Ltd.

The company also anticipates that the share count will boost participation in its Bitcoin Loyalty Payment Program. By adding 16.7 million verified shares to the program, the number of shares participating in the program will increase by 726%.

Why the Move Happened

The airdrop and Score whitepaper are part of Genius's broader strategy to incentivize trading activity and reward user participation. Airdrop allocations are distributed retroactively based on spot trading volume, with no changes to the value of GP earned via trading volume.

The Genius Terminal has seen significant growth in trading volume ahead of the anticipated airdrop. Trading volume surged to $787 million in a single day, with EVM-compatible networks contributing $728 million of that total.

How Markets Responded

The surge in trading volume has attracted attention from both retail and institutional traders. The average user on Genius Terminal trades at a volume of $82,400 per wallet, a sharp increase from previous levels.

The company is leveraging a points-based system to reward user activity. The Genius Points (GP) program, currently in its first season, offers tiered rewards based on trading volume, transactions, and referrals. The team has hinted at potential future perks, including token airdrops.

What Analysts Are Watching

The airdrop is expected to attract a wide range of investors and traders who are keen to participate in early-stage projects. This type of airdrop farming has become a popular strategy in the crypto market, where users trade heavily to accumulate points for potential token rewards.

Genius's whitepaper suggests that the token will be airdropped in 2026, though the exact date has not been confirmed. The platform has launched an airdrop page and hinted at the possibility of something "big" in relation to its points system.

The platform's growth is being supported by its association with YZi Labs, which has invested "multi-8-figure" funds into the project. Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, is also serving as an advisor to Genius Terminal.

The success of the airdrop will depend on continued user participation and the ability of the Genius Terminal to maintain high trading volumes. The platform's ability to attract and retain active traders will be a key factor in determining the value and utility of the GENIUS token.