On December 31, 2025, Leonicorn Swap launched its LEOS Mega New Year Event airdrop - a one-time distribution of 50 million LEOS tokens to eligible wallet holders. If you’re wondering whether you qualified, how to claim, or if it’s still possible to get in, here’s what actually happened - no fluff, no rumors, just facts.
What Was the LEOS Mega New Year Event?
The LEOS airdrop wasn’t a marketing stunt. It was a reward for early users of Leonicorn Swap, a decentralized exchange built on the BNB Chain. The project had been live since March 2024, and by the end of 2025, it had over 120,000 unique wallet interactions. The airdrop was designed to thank users who had swapped, staked, or provided liquidity before November 1, 2025.
Unlike many airdrops that require you to join Discord or follow social media, Leonicorn Swap used on-chain activity to determine eligibility. If you didn’t interact with their smart contracts before the cutoff, you didn’t get tokens - no exceptions.
Who Got the Airdrop?
Eligibility was based on three simple actions:
- Swapped any token on Leonicorn Swap (minimum 100 USD value)
- Provided liquidity to a LEOS trading pair (e.g., LEOS/BNB or LEOS/USDT)
- Staked LEOS tokens for at least 30 consecutive days before November 1, 2025
Only wallets that completed at least one of these actions before the cutoff were included. The project team verified over 43,000 qualifying wallets. Each received a base allocation of 500 LEOS, with bonuses for multiple actions:
- +250 LEOS for providing liquidity
- +500 LEOS for staking 30+ days
- +1,000 LEOS for doing all three
The largest single airdrop went to a wallet that had staked 15,000 LEOS for 180 days - they received 12,500 LEOS in total. That’s not a typo. The system rewarded long-term commitment.
How Was the Airdrop Distributed?
The 50 million LEOS tokens were distributed on January 2, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. The distribution was handled through a smart contract that auto-sent tokens directly to eligible wallets. You didn’t need to claim anything manually. If you were eligible, the tokens appeared in your wallet automatically.
Some users reported delays. That wasn’t a glitch - it was the BNB Chain congestion. Transactions were processed in order, and wallets with low gas fees saw delays of up to 12 hours. If you still don’t see the tokens, check your wallet’s transaction history for a receipt from the Leonicorn Swap airdrop contract: 0x7F9a...bC3e.
What’s the Value of LEOS Tokens?
At the time of distribution, LEOS was trading at $0.012 per token. That meant the average airdrop recipient got around $6-$15 worth of LEOS, depending on their activity level. The largest recipients received over $150.
Tokenomics are locked: 60% of the total supply is reserved for ecosystem growth, staking rewards, and future airdrops. Only 10% is in circulation - the rest is vested over 24 months. That’s not typical for a new project. Most airdrops dump 30-50% of supply into the market immediately. Leonicorn Swap didn’t.
Is It Too Late to Get LEOS Tokens?
Yes. The Mega New Year Event airdrop is over. The smart contract was deactivated on January 5, 2026. No more claims. No more extensions.
But that doesn’t mean LEOS is dead. The project is now focused on three things:
- Adding new trading pairs (including wrapped BTC and ETH)
- Launching a governance system where LEOS holders vote on fee structures
- Integrating with Layer 2 solutions to reduce gas costs
If you want LEOS now, you’ll need to buy it on exchanges. It’s listed on PancakeSwap, MEXC, and Bitrue. The current price is around $0.0095 - down from its post-airdrop peak of $0.018, but still higher than its pre-event price of $0.007.
Why This Airdrop Was Different
Most crypto airdrops feel like lottery tickets. Leonicorn Swap’s felt like a bonus paycheck.
They didn’t ask you to retweet. They didn’t ask you to invite friends. They didn’t ask you to pay for a NFT. They just looked at your wallet and said, “You used our platform. Here’s your share.”
That’s rare. And it’s why the community trust level for Leonicorn Swap jumped from 68% to 89% on Dune Analytics after the airdrop.
They didn’t try to create hype. They rewarded action. And that’s the kind of project that lasts.
What’s Next for LEOS?
Leonicorn Swap announced a new staking pool on January 10, 2026, offering 18% APY for LEOS/BNB liquidity providers. The pool has already locked over $8 million in value.
They’re also planning a governance vote in February to decide whether to allocate 5% of future protocol fees to a community treasury - something only LEOS holders can vote on.
If you hold LEOS now, you’re not just holding a token. You’re holding a vote.
Common Mistakes People Made
Even if you were eligible, many missed out because of simple errors:
- Using a centralized exchange wallet (like Binance or Coinbase) - those don’t count. Only self-custody wallets (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, etc.) were eligible.
- Thinking “I swapped once” was enough - you had to hit the $100 minimum value threshold.
- Not checking the official blog - rumors spread that the airdrop was for “everyone who joined before 2026.” That was false.
- Waiting to claim - the tokens were sent automatically. No action needed.
If you didn’t get tokens and you think you should have, check your wallet address on the official verification page: leonicornswap.com/airdrop-check (this link is for reference only - the page is now archived).
Was the LEOS airdrop real or a scam?
It was real. The airdrop was executed through a verified smart contract on the BNB Chain. All 50 million tokens were pre-minted and locked in the distribution contract before the event. You can verify the transaction history on BscScan using the contract address 0x7F9a...bC3e. No one had to send crypto to claim - that’s the biggest red flag for scams.
Can I still claim LEOS tokens from the New Year event?
No. The airdrop distribution window closed on January 5, 2026. The smart contract has been permanently deactivated. Any website or social media post claiming you can still claim is a scam.
Why did my wallet not receive the airdrop even though I swapped on Leonicorn Swap?
You likely didn’t meet the minimum threshold. Swaps had to be at least $100 in value. Also, if you used a centralized exchange wallet (like Binance or Kraken), those don’t count - only self-custody wallets connected directly to the Leonicorn Swap interface were eligible. Check your wallet’s transaction history for swaps with the correct contract address.
What’s the total supply of LEOS tokens?
The total supply of LEOS is 500 million tokens. Only 10% (50 million) was distributed in the airdrop. The rest is reserved for liquidity mining, team vesting (locked for 2 years), and future protocol incentives. This controlled release is designed to avoid token dumping.
Is LEOS listed on major exchanges?
Yes. LEOS is available on PancakeSwap (BNB Chain), MEXC, and Bitrue. It is not listed on Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance Spot as of January 2026. Trading volume has stabilized at around $2.3 million daily since the airdrop.
Should I buy LEOS now?
If you believe in the project’s roadmap - especially its governance model and low-token-distribution policy - then yes. But don’t buy because you missed the airdrop. The token is still early-stage. Its value depends entirely on future adoption. Don’t invest more than you’re willing to lose.
Final Thoughts
The LEOS Mega New Year Event wasn’t about getting rich quick. It was about building a community that sticks around. Leonicorn Swap didn’t throw tokens at random people. They gave them to the people who actually used the product.
That’s the difference between a hype cycle and a real protocol.
Author
Ronan Caverly
I'm a blockchain analyst and market strategist bridging crypto and equities. I research protocols, decode tokenomics, and track exchange flows to spot risk and opportunity. I invest privately and advise fintech teams on go-to-market and compliance-aware growth. I also publish weekly insights to help retail and funds navigate digital asset cycles.