The team behind Raijin has officially launched a 25 million $XAI token airdrop, worth roughly $1.3 million, for holders of Vanguard and Legendary NFTs. The claiming window went live at 12 PM PDT on June 30 and will remain open for 180 days. Gas fees are covered, and the process is handled entirely through Raijin's official site.
To claim their share, users must sync a Steam account and connect a wallet that holds either a Vanguard or Legendary NFT. After that, all it takes is wishlisting one of the supported games on the platform to trigger the token claim.
This is the largest single airdrop event in the Xai ecosystem to date. It also marks a shift in how the ecosystem rewards its core users, with Raijin now positioned as the main hub for all future campaigns and giveaways.
The airdrop builds on the momentum that Raijin has been developing since launch. Over the past few months, the platform has been running weekly Steam-based events, offering prize pools of up to $10,000 for players who wishlist games, complete demos, or earn achievements.
These giveaways have featured a mix of web2 and web3 titles, providing an easy way for both types of developers to reach new audiences. With this new airdrop campaign, Raijin is expanding its offering further, aiming to distribute millions of dollars in token rewards before the end of the year.
The $XAI airdrop is only the latest step in what the team calls a long-term commitment to reward participation. According to Raijin, regular users will continue to see new airdrops, leaderboard events, and game campaigns rolled out every week.
Only holders of Vanguard and Legendary NFTs get to claim from the current 25 million $XAI pool. These NFTs were first distributed during the Xai Vanguard: Genesis campaign, a 42-day minting and quest initiative that ran throughout 2024.
Users completed onboarding quests, claimed one new NFT per day, and earned leaderboard points along the way. Top performers were granted Vanguard NFTs, while an even smaller group earned the rarer Legendary ones.
These NFTs were designed as long-term ecosystem access keys. They come with ongoing perks, such as airdrop eligibility, early access to partner games, and exclusive roles within the Raijin platform. The current token drop is the first major distribution tied to them and will set the tone for future reward systems in the Xai network.
Xai is a Layer‑3 network built on top of Arbitrum and developed by Offchain Labs. It's designed to power next-gen games while removing the usual blockchain friction. Wallets, gas payments, and smart contract interactions are all handled in the background, allowing games to run like any standard PC or console title.
The project's goal is to support AAA-style indie development within web3. By simplifying onboarding and hiding technical steps from players, Xai makes it easier for mainstream gamers to enter the space. Builders benefit as well, with blockchain-backed infrastructure that doesn't get in the way of game design.
Xai has become the foundation for a growing number of titles, and its partnership with Raijin is central to how rewards and achievements are tracked, stored, and monetized across those games.
To begin, Raijin was launched as a dedicated reward platform for the Xai ecosystem. It was first known as "Xai Play" but then rebranded to Raijin, named after the Japanese god of thunder, to align better with its gamer-focused identity.
The platform is built around Steam. It tracks player activity across over 40,000 games and converts achievements, wishlist actions, and game completions into on-chain activity. Points earned on Raijin can be used to enter weekly contests, climb leaderboards, or qualify for airdrops.
What's more, players don't need to know anything about crypto to use it. The system handles all backend processes on the Xai chain, allowing players to interact using tools they're already familiar with—namely, Steam accounts and regular PC games.
Raijin also serves as a marketing layer for game devs. Studios can use the platform to launch wishlist campaigns, promote demos, or reward specific in-game behaviors. These mechanics boost visibility on Steam while encouraging user engagement.
The platform has already attracted support from major brands, such as Microsoft, Disney, Hulu, Amazon, and Sony. These partnerships have backed previous campaigns and helped distribute hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes so far.
Now with the $XAI token drop underway, Raijin is moving into a new phase. Future campaigns will continue to include non-crypto games, but blockchain-native titles are set to take a larger share of visibility as new partnerships go live.
With the old Vanguard campaigns retired, Raijin is now the central point for all new player rewards in the Xai ecosystem. Vanguard and Legendary NFT holders are encouraged to check in weekly for new drops and contests. The 25 million $XAI airdrop will remain available until December, giving users plenty of time to claim their share.
Looking ahead, Raijin plans to keep expanding its reach across both web2 and web3 games. More integrations, larger campaigns, and seasonal airdrops are already on the roadmap. For players, the platform offers a consistent way to earn rewards by simply playing the games they already enjoy. For builders, it's a tool for discovery and retention powered by tokenized incentives.
With millions now in motion and weekly campaigns continuing to grow, Raijin is placing itself as a central hub for game-based rewards in the Xai ecosystem.
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