If you're plugged into the Solana scene, you know perpetual futures—or perps, as we call them—have been dishing out some serious airdrops lately. These are essentially contracts that let you bet on crypto prices going up or down without an expiration date, and they've become a hotbed for token launches and freebies.

A tweet from crypto researcher @sol_nxxn (original tweet) points out that on Solana, only two perps remain without their own tokens: Backpack Exchange and Ranger Finance. The poster expects both to drop tokens in 2026, making them prime spots for farming—basically, using the platforms to rack up points or activity that could qualify you for future airdrops.

What Makes Backpack a Top Pick?

Backpack started as a sleek Solana wallet but has evolved into a full-fledged exchange (backpack.exchange) offering spot trading, futures, and yes, perpetual contracts. They've even gone regulated in Europe, allowing EU users to trade perps compliantly. If you're into leveraging trades on assets like SOL, this is your go-to.

Farming here means actively trading to potentially earn rewards when their token launches. With no token yet, the upside could be huge, especially given their user-friendly interface and multi-chain support including Ethereum.

Ranger Finance: The Perp Aggregator

On the other side, Ranger Finance (ranger.finance) is Solana's first perp DEX aggregator. Think of it like Jupiter but for perps—it routes your trades across multiple decentralized exchanges to get the best prices and liquidity. This solves common DeFi headaches like fragmented markets and poor execution.

They've already rolled out a points system to reward early users, which is a classic prelude to an airdrop. If you're trading perps of any size, Ranger's smart order router ensures you get optimal deals, making it a smart farm for 2026.

Why Farm These Now?

The meta, as the tweet calls it, is all about perps dropping massive airdrops to bootstrap their communities. We've seen it with other platforms, and with Solana's speed and low fees, these could explode. But remember, farming involves risks like impermanent loss or market volatility—always DYOR (do your own research).

If you're into meme tokens, keep an eye here too. New launches often spark meme hype, especially if the tokens go viral post-airdrop. Are you already farming Backpack or Ranger? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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