Hipo Incentive Programs

Hipo’s incentive programs are structured to encourage active participation and long-term commitment from the community.

These initiatives are designed to attract users who contribute to the protocol’s development, fostering a self-sustaining ecosystem. By aligning incentives with engagement, Hipo aims to build a community that supports the protocol’s growth while ensuring the stability and long-term success of the platform.

1. Direct Staking Airdrop Plan

The staking airdrop plan is structured to distribute rewards as Hipo’s Total Value Locked (TVL) reaches key milestones. At each milestone, 1% of the total HPO supply is allocated to stakers and referrers:

• 500K GRAM TVL — completed
• 1M GRAM TVL — completed
• The programme was discontinued after the 1M GRAM milestone and replaced by Hipo Club; the later milestones were never run.

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2. Liquidity Provider Reward Program

This program is currently paused.

The $1M reward program is designed to incentivize liquidity provision within the Hipo ecosystem, supporting deeper market liquidity and long-term stability. With a total reward pool of $1,000,000, participants earn rewards by contributing to designated liquidity pools:

• hGRAM/GRAM
• HPO/hGRAM
• HPO/GRAM

Program Objectives

• Keep the hGRAM/GRAM pool deep and rewarding for liquidity providers.
• Establish HPO/hGRAM and HPO/GRAM as leading liquidity pools within the TON ecosystem.

3. NFT-Based Incentives

2,795,379 HPO tokens have been successfully distributed to Hipo NFT holders.

Hipo NFTs are designed to provide specific benefits within the ecosystem. Holders receive governance rights, priority access to incentives, and eligibility for additional airdrop distributions.

These NFTs are issued to early adopters and active contributors who support the protocol’s long-term development.

4. Community Engagement Rewards

Users who contribute to discussions on Telegram and X (Twitter), take part in governance, or support educational initiatives may receive additional benefits. This initiative fosters a collaborative environment where informed discussions drive protocol improvements.

5. Hipo Gang

Ended February 25, 2025.

Hipo Gang introduced an interactive way for users to engage with the Hipo ecosystem while earning HPO. Learn more

By participating in in-game activities, users became familiar with DeFi concepts and contributed to the protocol’s growth.

Hipo Gang was replaced by Hipo Club, which rewards active participants today.

6. Hipo Ambassadors Program

This program is currently paused.

The ambassadors program encourages community-driven growth by rewarding individuals who contribute through content creation, event hosting, and community support. Key objectives include:

• Expanding awareness of Hipo and its ecosystem.
• Educating users about DeFi through accurate and engaging content.
• Strengthening community engagement through various initiatives.

7. Hipo Club

Hipo Club is a tiered community program that rewards long-term commitment. Members hold hGRAM and earn HPO after every validation round; their level — one of 10 — sets the reward rate. Levels rise through a paid instant upgrade or by claiming rewards at least once during the season, and reset to Level 1 if rewarded HPO is sold. Accrued rewards can be withdrawn once the balance passes 1,000 HPO.

Learn more about how Hipo Club works

Incentive Structure and Ecosystem Impact

Hipo’s incentive mechanisms are structured to promote sustainable growth rather than short-term speculation. The reward distribution model prioritizes:

• Long-Term Participation – Programs are designed to engage users who contribute to the ecosystem’s stability.
• Decentralized Growth – Incentives are allocated to a broad range of participants, reinforcing community-driven expansion.
• Economic Sustainability – Reward structures are optimized to balance incentives with the protocol’s overall health, preventing excessive inflation.