XRP Holders to See Biggest Airdrop – Here’s How To Claim

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Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

July 28, 2025

Charles Hoskinson Confirms XRP Integration and Midnight Airdrop for Holders

XRP holders, be ready, for a big airdrop as it is coming soon. At Consensus 2025, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed that 1.2 billion NIGHT tokens will go to XRP holders as part of the Midnight network’s massive airdrop.

With over 37 million wallets eligible, this could become the biggest airdrop in crypto history.

But how much will you get, and how can you claim it?

One Snapshot, One Chance

The snapshot for the airdrop was already taken on June 11 to see who qualifies. If your XRP wallet had at least $100 worth of tokens at that time, you’re in. This isn’t just about XRP, Cardano, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, AVAX, and BAT holders are all part of this massive event.

But XRP holders stand out with a dedicated 5% share of the 24 billion NIGHT tokens.

However, this isn’t just about free tokens. Hoskinson believes this wide-reaching airdrop is a step toward uniting the crypto community.

Instead of competing in silos, different blockchains are being connected through shared ownership in Midnight, a new privacy-focused network that runs on both NIGHT and DUST tokens.

When and How to Claim

The claim portal went live on July 15 and will remain open for 60 days, closing sometime in mid-September. Anyone who misses the window won’t be left out, they can still recover their tokens through a mining-based system called the Scavenger Mine.

However, unclaimed tokens will eventually go to Midnight’s treasury after four years.

How Much Will XRP Holders Get?

Out of the 24 billion NIGHT tokens available, XRP holders will receive 5%, which is 1.2 billion tokens. The amount each person receives depends on how much XRP they had during the snapshot.

Cardano holders will get the most (50%), Bitcoin holders will get 30%, and the rest will be shared by other supported tokens.

Why This Airdrop Matters

Hoskinson said this is the largest airdrop ever based on the number of wallets involved, over 37 million. His goal is to bring different crypto communities together instead of competing.

Meanwhile, Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, also shared support, saying Midnight’s privacy tech is “very interesting.” It shows that XRP, often seen as a payments coin, can play a much bigger role in the growing Web3 space.

FAQs

How do I qualify for the NIGHT token airdrop?

You qualify if you held at least $100 worth of XRP in your wallet on the June 11 snapshot.

When does the NIGHT token claim window close?

The claim portal opened on July 15 and will close in mid-September 2025.

How many wallets are eligible for the NIGHT airdrop?

Over 37 million wallets qualify, making it one of the largest airdrops in crypto history.

How many NIGHT tokens will XRP holders receive?

XRP holders will get 5% of the supply, which equals 1.2 billion NIGHT tokens, based on XRP held at snapshot.

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