How to Earn Lighter ($LIT) on Phemex: CandyDrop Guide

Lighter’s TGE is almost here, and interest around $LIT has surged. With pre-market pricing hovering around $3.50–$4.30, there is clear anticipation, but farming Lighter points directly has become demanding — higher costs, fierce competition, and constantly rising thresholds.

The Phemex CandyDrop gives users a simpler path.

Instead of complex farming, bridging, or building new workflows, you can earn $LIT just by trading spot on Phemex. No new wallet setup. No technical hurdles. Just register, trade, and claim rewards.

Register Now for the Lighter CandyDrop →

Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is Lighter ($LIT)?

Lighter is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange built on a custom Ethereum Layer 2 zero-knowledge rollup. It combines the speed and performance of centralized exchanges with the transparency and security of blockchain technology.

The platform launched its public mainnet in October 2025 after a private beta that began in January. Since then, it has processed billions in daily trading volume and emerged as a direct competitor to Hyperliquid in the perps DEX space.

Lighter raised $68 million from top-tier investors including Founders Fund (Peter Thiel), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Dragonfly Capital, and Ribbit Capital. The project was founded by Vladimir Novakovski, who brings high-frequency trading expertise from Citadel.

Feature	Lighter ($LIT) Details
Token Type	Governance & Utility Token
Total Supply	1 billion LIT
Community Allocation	25% (250 million LIT)
Blockchain	Ethereum L2 (ZK-Rollup)
Expected TGE	December 2025
Pre-Market Price	$3.50-$4.30 (as of Dec 2025)
Backing	$68M from a16z, Founders Fund, Dragonfly

What Is the Phemex Lighter CandyDrop?

The Phemex Lighter CandyDrop is a promotional campaign that lets you earn $LIT tokens by spot trading on Phemex. Instead of competing directly on Lighter's platform against whales and power users, you can earn $LIT allocation through your normal trading activity.

Campaign Details (December 2025):

Detail	Information
Prize Pool	20,000 LIT total
Registration Opens	December 25, 2025 at 09:00 UTC
Event Starts	December 25, 2025 at 10:00 UTC
Event Ends	December 29, 2025 at 10:00 UTC
Airdrop Date	January 1, 2026
Eligible Users	New and existing Phemex users

How Does the Lighter CandyDrop Work?

The campaign splits the 20,000 LIT reward pool between new users and existing users:

Pool	Reward	Who Qualifies
New Users	10,000 LIT	First-time Phemex traders
Existing Users	10,000 LIT	Current Phemex users

Your share of the pool depends on how many "candies" you earn through spot trading. More trading volume = more candies = bigger share of the $LIT rewards.

How to Join the Lighter CandyDrop on Phemex

Step 1: Register for the Campaign

Join the Lighter CandyDrop Now →

Click the link above and sign up for the Lighter reward pool. Registration opens December 25 at 09:00 UTC.

KYC Required: You need a verified Phemex account to participate. If you haven't completed KYC verification yet, do that first — it only takes a few minutes and is required to receive rewards.

Step 2: Trade Spot

Once the event starts (December 25, 10:00 UTC), your spot trading volume earns you candies. Trade any spot pair — BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT, or any other pair you prefer.

Step 3: Collect Your $LIT

On January 1, 2026, rewards are distributed based on your share of candies in your pool.

What Are Candy Multipliers in the Lighter CandyDrop?

The more you trade, the faster your candies multiply. Multipliers vary by user type:

New User Candy Multipliers:

Trade Volume	Multiplier
$10	x1
$20	x2
$100	x10

Existing User Candy Multipliers:

Trade Volume	Multiplier
$20	x1
$100	x5
$200	x10

New users get better entry thresholds. If you haven't traded on Phemex before, this is an ideal time to create an account.

Do I Need to Trade Specific Tokens for the CandyDrop?

No. Trading volume applies to all spot trades — there are no restrictions on which pairs count.

Trade BTC, ETH, SOL, or any other spot pair available on Phemex Spot. All trading volume contributes to your candy allocation.

Why Is the Phemex CandyDrop Better Than Farming Lighter Directly?

Here's how the two approaches compare as of December 2025:

Factor	Farming Lighter Directly	Phemex CandyDrop
Entry Barrier	High (bridging, deposits, new platform)	Low (use existing Phemex account)
Competition	Intense (whales, power users)	Proportional (Phemex pool only)
Learning Curve	Steep (new interface, perps-focused)	None (spot trade as usual)
Minimum Volume	Variable, increasing over time	$10 (new users) / $20 (existing)
Setup Complexity	Multiple steps, wallet management	Register and trade
Platform	New DEX interface	Familiar Phemex environment

For regular users, participating in Lighter's official points program currently comes with a relatively high entry barrier — especially as TGE approaches and point costs increase.

What Are the Estimated $LIT Rewards?

Total Prize Pool: 20,000 LIT

Based on current pre-market prices ($3.50-$4.30 per $LIT as of December 2025), the estimated pool value is approximately $70,000-$86,000. Your individual share depends on:

Your candy allocation relative to other participants
Whether you're in the new user or existing user pool
Total participation levels in each pool

Historical Context: Previous Phemex CandyDrop campaigns have distributed rewards proportionally based on trading activity, with early and active participants typically receiving larger allocations.

Risk Disclaimer: Token prices are volatile and can change significantly. Pre-market valuations may not reflect final trading prices after TGE. Past CandyDrop performance does not guarantee future results. Only participate with funds you can afford to lose.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Lighter CandyDrop

When does trading volume count toward rewards?

December 25, 2025 at 10:00 UTC through December 29, 2025 at 10:00 UTC. Only spot trades during this window earn candies.

Is KYC verification required?

Yes. You need a verified Phemex account to participate and receive $LIT rewards.

When will I receive my $LIT tokens?

January 1, 2026. Tokens will be distributed to eligible participants based on their candy share.

Can I participate while also farming on Lighter directly?

Yes. The Phemex CandyDrop and Lighter's official points program are completely separate pools.

Do futures trades count toward the CandyDrop?

No. Only spot trades count toward your candy allocation.

What is the minimum trading volume required?

New users: $10 minimum. Existing users: $20 minimum.

How to Get Started With the Lighter CandyDrop

Lighter is one of the most anticipated crypto airdrops of 2025. With TGE expected around December 29, the timing of this Phemex CandyDrop couldn't be better.

20,000 LIT is available. All you need to do is trade spot on Phemex between December 25-29, 2025.

New users can start earning with just $10 in volume. Existing users need $20. Four days, simple rules, real $LIT rewards.

Last updated: December 2025. This campaign is subject to Phemex's terms and conditions. Cryptocurrency trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. The value of $LIT and other digital assets can fluctuate significantly. Pre-market prices are speculative and may differ from post-TGE trading prices. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.