{"id":23703,"date":"2026-03-25T16:43:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/backpack-launches-bp-token-airdrops-to-mad-lads-nft-holders\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:43:45","slug":"backpack-launches-bp-token-airdrops-to-mad-lads-nft-holders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/backpack-launches-bp-token-airdrops-to-mad-lads-nft-holders\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpack launches $BP token, airdrops to Mad Lads NFT holders"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Backpack officially launched $BP token on March 23, while simultaneously distributing direct airdrops to participants in the Backpack Points program and Mad Lads NFT holders.<\/span><\/p>\n

The announcement was made on the project\u2019s official channels, marking Backpack\u2019s next step in expansion from a crypto wallet and exchange platform into an ecosystem model with its own token.<\/span><\/p>\n

This move comes as crypto exchanges increasingly use tokens as a tool to incentivize activity and retain users, especially in the derivatives and on-chain trading segments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trade $BP<\/a> now on Backpack Exchange.<\/p>\n

Withdrawals open soon. pic.twitter.com\/xfah7Hc90d<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Backpack \ud83c\udf92 (@Backpack) March 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

$BP tokenomics and initial distribution mechanism<\/b><\/h2>\n

The $BP token is designed as the central utility token in the Backpack ecosystem, with a focus on staking and user incentive mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the project\u2019s <\/span>announcement<\/span><\/a>, users can stake $BP to unlock benefits such as trading fee discounts and rewards based on the staking duration.<\/span><\/p>\n

$BP is deployed on the Solana blockchain with a total supply of 1 billion tokens, of which approximately 25% (250 million BP) was released at TGE. This includes allocations for users and community airdrops, including Mad Lads holders. There were no direct allocations for founders, team members, or investors at the time of launch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allocating the majority of the initial supply to the community also shows that Backpack is prioritizing a strategy to bootstrap liquidity and activity through its existing user base, rather than making large allocations to investors or the team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Automatic airdrop for Mad Lads holders<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to <\/span>Backpack<\/span><\/a>, $BP tokens were partially distributed via a direct airdrop to Mad Lads holders \u2014 the NFT collection tied to the Backpack ecosystem since its early stages. This group represents a significant portion of Backpack\u2019s core user base, making the airdrop one of the primary token distribution mechanisms from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accordingly, each Mad Lads NFT was allocated approximately <\/span>1,000 BP tokens<\/b>, equivalent to roughly <\/span>$180 to $260<\/b> during the first hours of trading, depending on price fluctuations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike many airdrop programs that require users to claim manually, Backpack applied an automatic distribution mechanism, allowing tokens to be sent directly to eligible users\u2019 wallets. This implementation simplifies the airdrop process and limits the phishing link risks commonly seen in airdrop campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although snapshot details and allocation criteria have not been fully disclosed, the prioritization of Mad Lads shows that this is a core community group the project wants to maintain and develop in the early stages of the token economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mad Lads and its role in the ecosystem<\/b><\/h2>\n

Mad Lads is one of the prominent NFT collections on Solana, launched in 2023 by the team behind Backpack.<\/span><\/p>\n