Stable Airdrop Goes Live With Mainnet Launch: All You Need to Know

The Stable airdrop is now live, and eligible users can start claiming STABLE tokens through the official Merkl portal. The airdrop arrives alongside the launch of StableChain, the project’s USDT-native Layer 1 blockchain designed for predictable, high-volume stablecoin settlement.

Stable’s launch brings together an ecosystem backed by Bitfinex, PayPal Ventures, USDT0, Curve Finance, Allium, PayPal, Transak, and WalletConnect. The token airdrop, claim window, eligibility rules, and the chain’s technical design form the core of this rollout.

Below is a detailed breakdown of how the airdrop works, how to claim it safely, how StableChain operates, and what the STABLE token represents.

What Is the Stable Airdrop and How Does It Work?

The Stable airdrop distributes STABLE tokens to early participants who supported the project during its pre-deposit phases. The distribution covers users who held vault receipts and users who deployed those receipts across Morpho, Pendle, and Uniswap.

Participants who qualified in multiple categories receive combined allocations, giving a clear structure to the reward system.

The claim window is open from December 8, 2025 at 12:00 UTC until March 2, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Stable emphasizes that claim details may change and will be updated through its official channels.

How to Claim the Stable Airdrop (Step-by-Step Guide)

Before diving into deeper ecosystem details, here is the practical process users must complete.

Stable uses Merkl as its verified distribution system. There are no alternate portals. Any other website should be treated as fraudulent.

Getting Ready to Claim

Users familiar with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) workflows will find the process similar. To start, the wallet must be connected to the Stable network with a small amount of gUSDT, the network’s gas token.

Steps for Claiming

Here is the claim process broken into clear stages for convenience:

1. Add Stable Network to Your Wallet
You can add Stable to MetaMask, Rabby, or any EVM-compatible wallet by using the network details listed on the Stable Network Reference page.

 

Key parameters include:

• RPC Endpoint: https://rpc.stable.xyz
• Chain ID: 988
• Currency Symbol: gUSDT
• Block Explorer: https://stablescan.xyz

Once added, switch to the Stable network.

2. Bridge USDT to Stable
Stable supports several bridging options, including:

• Stargate
• Jumper (LI.FI)
• Relay

Most users will start with Stargate. It converts USDT into USDT0, the canonical asset representation on StableChain.

3. Make Sure You Have gUSDT for Gas
Many users automatically receive a small amount of gUSDT after bridging. If missing, users can convert USDT0 into gUSDT using the Stable Hub.

4. Visit the Official Merkl Claim Page
The only legitimate link is:
 https://app.merkl.xyz/users/
Merkl will detect eligible claims once the wallet is connected.

5. Claim the Airdrop
After clicking Claim, users approve a small transaction fee (paid in gUSDT). Once confirmed, STABLE tokens appear in the wallet.

Troubleshooting the Claim Process

Some common issues and solutions:

• Claim button missing: Confirm you are on the Stable network and using the correct address.
• Tokens not visible: Add them manually using official contract addresses.
• Bridge delay: Stargate transfers may take several minutes. Avoid resending.

Official support is available on LayerZero Community Support and Merkl’s Discord. Stable warns that no team member will ever ask for seed phrases or private keys.

Why Did Stable Launch Its Own Blockchain?

StableChain is a USDT-native Layer 1 designed for stablecoin settlement. It exists to fix predictable issues that arise when stablecoin traffic grows on general-purpose blockchains.

Instead of optimizing for broad smart contract usage, StableChain focuses on one specific function: moving stable value quickly and reliably.

With more than $190 billion USDT in circulation and over 350 million users, stablecoin activity has outgrown the capabilities of many existing networks. Retail users face high fees and slow settlement. Institutions operating at scale struggle with throughput and predictable latency.

StableChain addresses these problems with sub-second finality, low fees, and a design that treats stablecoin settlement as its primary purpose.

How Does StableChain Work? Key Features Explained

StableChain is built as a high-throughput EVM-compatible chain. Here are its core characteristics:

Optimized for USDT

StableChain is built around USDT, offering fast issuance, settlement, and large-scale transfer efficiency.

Built for Everyday Use

Transactions finalize in under a second and cost very little. Stable Pay provides an intuitive wallet experience with support for debit and credit card integrations.

Enterprise-Focused Features

Stable includes capabilities designed for high-volume users such as exchanges, payment processors, and financial institutions. Key tools include:

• Guaranteed blockspace (upcoming)
• Transfer aggregation for high-volume operations
• Confidential transfer tools that preserve privacy while meeting compliance standards
• High throughput for large settlements

Developer-Ready Infrastructure

Stable supports 100% Ethereum compatibility through Stable EVM. Developers can reuse existing tools such as MetaMask, Etherscan-style explorers, and Solidity-based contracts.

Stable also offers precompiles that allow smart contracts to access core chain functions, enabling more complex interactions between modules.

Who Benefits From StableChain?

StableChain targets three core user groups: institutions, everyday users, and developers.

Institutions

Enterprises receive predictable settlement, guaranteed blockspace, and tools for private yet compliant transfers. Merchant payment terminals and stablecoin-linked card systems are supported.

Everyday Users

Retail users benefit from fast, cheap USDT transfers. Stable Pay integrates card networks and cross-chain movement through USDT0.

Developers

Developers get a high-performance EVM environment with fast finality, support for upcoming DAG-based consensus, and a full suite of tooling for building payment applications and DeFi primitives.

STABLE Tokenomics: Supply, Distribution, and Vesting

Stable’s token follows a clear structure designed for network governance and ecosystem alignment.

Token Overview

• Symbol: STABLE
• Total Supply: 100,000,000,000
• Standard: ERC-20 on Stable Mainnet
• Decimals: 18

STABLE is the governance token of the ecosystem.

Distribution Breakdown

• Investors & Advisors: 25%
• Team: 25%
• Ecosystem & Community: 40%
• Genesis Distribution: 10%

The total supply is fixed. Team and investor allocations vest over four years with a one-year cliff.

Genesis Distribution

Fully unlocked at launch, used for liquidity, exchange campaigns, and early incentives.

Ecosystem & Community

Unlocks 8% at launch, followed by three years of linear vesting.

What Comes Next in Stable’s Roadmap?

Stable plans several phases of improvement focused on:

• High-performance execution
• Modular expansion
• Institutional payment solutions
• Developer adoption
• Confidential transfer systems
• Enhanced state management and consensus upgrades

Applications will include everyday payments, business settlements, and tools built for large-scale USDT markets.

Conclusion

Stable’s mainnet launch and airdrop introduce a blockchain designed specifically for USDT settlement. It focuses on predictability, throughput, and low-cost activity rather than broad general-purpose use. With sub-second finality, EVM compatibility, enterprise tools, and a clear tokenomics model, Stable sits in a defined role: supporting consistent stablecoin transactions at global scale.

Resources

1. Stable on X: Announcements (November, 2025 - December, 2025)

2. Announcement by Stable: The STABLE Airdrop

3. Stable website: General Information

4. Stable docs: About Stable protocol