Have you noticed how airdrops can turn the crypto community into a frenzy overnight? That's exactly what's happening with Meteora's upcoming $MET token airdrop on Solana. A recent thread from Solana researcher @sol_nxxn captures this perfectly, highlighting just how pumped some folks are getting.

In the thread, posted on October 5, 2025, @sol_nxxn shares a hilarious screenshot from a private chat where someone speculates about scoring a whopping $100,000 from their "LP Army" role in Meteora's ecosystem. The user quips, "I think some people are a bit too excited about Meteora $MET airdrop," followed by a cheeky follow-up: "but I wouldn’t mind getting 100k dolar ngl." It's that classic mix of skepticism and secret hope that makes crypto so addictive.

For those new to this, Meteora is a popular liquidity management protocol on Solana, helping users optimize yields through dynamic vaults and automated strategies. Think of it as a smarter way to provide liquidity to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) without constantly monitoring impermanent loss. The $MET token is their native governance and utility token, and the airdrop—part of their "Stimulus" program—is designed to reward early contributors, liquidity providers (LPs), and community members.

The "LP Army" refers to Meteora's Discord community roles for active LPs who have been farming points through providing liquidity in eligible pools. These points will convert to $MET tokens at the token generation event (TGE), expected sometime in October 2025. But here's where the hype comes in: valuations are all over the place. Community estimates for the fully diluted value (FDV) of $MET range from $1 billion to $10 billion or more, which could turn even modest point accumulations into serious cash.

Based on earlier proposals, about 15% of the total $MET supply is earmarked for airdrops, split across seasons. For instance, if you've got 1 million points, potential rewards could look like this depending on FDV:

• At $2B FDV: Around $488 for 2024 activity, $177 for 2025.
• At $6B FDV: Up to $1,465 for 2024, $531 for 2025.

These are rough estimates, of course, and nothing's set in stone until the official tokenomics drop. But it's easy to see why people are dreaming big—especially if special roles like LP Army come with bonus allocations.

This kind of excitement isn't new in the meme token world, where airdrops often fuel viral growth. On Solana, projects like this bridge the gap between utility-driven DeFi and meme-like hype. Remember how $JUP (Jupiter Aggregator) rewarded stakers with partner airdrops? Meteora's following a similar playbook, even proposing allocations to $JUP holders. If you're farming meme tokens or chasing yields, keeping an eye on protocols like this can pay off big time.

That said, @sol_nxxn's thread is a gentle reminder not to get carried away. Airdrop farming can be time-consuming and risky—gas fees (or transaction costs on Solana), market volatility, and changing rules can eat into profits. Always do your own research (DYOR) and consider diversifying across multiple opportunities.

If you're curious about the full thread, check it out here. And if you're already in the LP Army, drop your point totals in the comments—what's your dream payout?

For more insights on Solana airdrops and meme token strategies, stick around at Meme Insider. We've got guides on everything from tier lists of upcoming drops to how to optimize your wallet for maximum rewards. What's your take on the $MET hype? Too much, or just right?