- Airdrop ends 2026-04-28
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- Airdrop confirmed
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What is OpenGradient?
OpenGradient is a decentralized network built for AI inference, where every computation can be cryptographically verified without relying on any single party. Models run across a permissionless set of specialized compute nodes, proofs settle on-chain, and the entire request-to-response pipeline is auditable.
Rather than wrapping existing AI APIs, OpenGradient ships a full infrastructure stack: a purpose-built blockchain paired with GPU compute nodes, all organized around the principle that AI inference should be verifiable by default. AI workloads have different requirements than financial transactions. Inference takes seconds rather than milliseconds, needs GPUs rather than CPUs, and handles large unstructured data. Having every validator re-execute every computation simply does not scale. OpenGradient’s answer is a Hybrid AI Compute Architecture (HACA) that separates execution from verification. Inference requests go directly to specialized compute nodes and return with web2-like latency, while proofs and attestations are settled asynchronously on a dedicated verification layer.
OpenGradient has raised $9.5M in total funding from investors including Balaji Srinivasan, Illia Polosukhin (co-founder of NEAR), and Sandeep Nailwal (co-founder of Polygon).
OpenGradient Airdrop Details
The OpenGradient airdrop claim portal is live. The rewards go to users who earned points on OpenGradient’s products (Twin Fun, BitQuant, MemSync), held OG or Alpha roles in the Discord, participated in the testnet, or contributed to the Model Hub. Registration closed on April 20, and only registered wallets can claim.
Key Parameters:
- Allocation: Variable per wallet based on qualifying activity tier
- Distribution Method: Direct claim via official portal
- TGE Date: April 21, 2026
- Vesting Schedule: 100% unlocked at TGE
A Season 2 airdrop is already confirmed, with criteria and timeline to be announced after TGE. Users who keep contributing through the testnet, Model Hub, and community channels will have a shot at the next round.
How to Claim the OpenGradient Airdrop
Step 1: Visit the OpenGradient Claim Portal
Go to the OpenGradient Claim Portal. The portal is active only during the claim window (April 21 to 28), so make sure to act before the deadline.
Step 2: Connect Your Wallet
Connect your Base wallet you used to participate in OpenGradient activities. This is usually the same address tied to your testnet interactions, Model Hub contributions, or affiliated platform activity. Allocations are tied to specific addresses, so connect the right one.
Step 3: Check Your Eligibility and Allocation
The portal will display your OPG allocation if the connected wallet qualifies. Eligibility is calculated across several activity categories:
- Active participation in OpenGradient community programs and campaigns
- Early community membership and engagement across official channels
- Subscribing to and using OpenGradient products
- Trading and activity on OpenGradient-affiliated platforms
- Interacting with the OpenGradient testnet
- Contributions to the Model Hub
Step 4: Review Claim Details
Check the allocation amount, any vesting or unlock conditions, and the destination address shown in the interface. Tokens will be sent to the connected wallet, so confirm the address is correct.
Step 5: Claim Your OPG Tokens
Click the claim button and sign the transaction with your wallet. The claim runs on Base, so you will need a small amount of ETH on Base to cover the gas fee.
Tips for Claiming the OpenGradient Airdrop
Claim early in the window. The window is only seven days. Claiming in the first few days leaves time to troubleshoot any wallet, RPC, or gas issues before the deadline.
Check every wallet you used. If you participated through more than one address, for example separate wallets for testnet versus Model Hub contributions, check each one on the portal. Allocations are per-address, not per-person.
Watch for Season 2 details. OpenGradient has confirmed more is coming after TGE. Staying active on the testnet and in the Model Hub now is the clearest way to qualify for the next round.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the OpenGradient airdrop claim close?
The OPG claim window closes on April 28, seven days after it opened on April 21. Tokens unclaimed by that deadline will not be available through the standard claim interface, so eligible users should claim before the window ends.
Do I need to pay to claim OPG tokens?
Claiming is free apart from the network gas fee. The claim happens on Base, so you will need a small amount of ETH on Base in the wallet connected to the portal. Buying OPG is not required to qualify or complete the claim.
How is my OPG airdrop allocation calculated?
Allocations are calculated from a weighted mix of ecosystem activity, community engagement, and infrastructure contributions. Categories include testnet interactions, Model Hub uploads, early community membership, and activity on OpenGradient-affiliated platforms, with different weightings applied per category.
What happens if I miss the OPG claim window?
Missing the April 21 to 28 window generally means forfeiting the allocation. OpenGradient has not detailed a post-window recovery process, but Season 2 will open a separate distribution path for ongoing contributors.
Will there be more OpenGradient airdrops after this one?
Yes. OpenGradient has confirmed that Season 2 criteria and timeline will be shared after TGE. Staying engaged with the testnet, Model Hub, and official community channels remains the path to qualify for future rounds.
Conclusion
The OpenGradient airdrop rewards users who engaged with the network through testnet participation, Model Hub contributions, and broader ecosystem activity. The claim window runs only from April 21 to April 28, so eligible wallets should be checked against the portal promptly.
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Max. Participants
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