StakeStone’s Omnichain Carnival is distributing 6.5% of its total STONE supply (worth over $4.3 million at current prices) to users who actively participate in its ecosystem. For DeFi enthusiasts, this airdrop is a rare chance to earn significant rewards while engaging with a protocol backed by Binance Labs and OKX Ventures. Below, we break down exactly how to maximize your share, avoid pitfalls, and leverage every detail uncovered through on-chain data and official documentation.

Objective: Earn a share of 3% of STONE’s total supply by depositing tokens.

1. Connect Your Wallet

   • Visit https://carnival.stakestone.io/ and link a non-custodial wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet).

   • Note: Only EVM-compatible wallets are supported (BNB Chain, Ethereum, Polygon).

2. Deposit STONE Tokens

   • Minimum Deposit: 0.25 ETH worth of STONE (≈$600 as of March 2025).

   • Maximum Cap: 200,000 STONE per wallet (≈$120,000).

   • Early Access Boost: Users who deposited within the first 4 days (March 27–31, 2024) received a 15% bonus on rewards.

3. Invite Friends for Extra Rewards

   • Generate a referral code to earn 25% of your invitees’ deposited STONE.

   • Example: If a friend deposits 1,000 STONE, you earn 250 STONE as commission.

Objective: Earn STONE-Points by using STONE across 12+ chains, competing for additional rewards.

• STONE-Point Formula:Points = (STONE Amount × Days Held) × Boost MultiplierExample: Holding 500 STONE on Manta for 30 days with a 10% boost = 16,500 points.

• Eligible Users:

  • Participants in Manta New Paradigm (before Feb 21, 2024).

  • Holders of G-NFTs from StakeStone’s early campaigns.

  • Merlin’s Seal contributors with ≥0.5 ETH staked.

Objective: Earn M-STONE Points for extra rewards, including $MANTA tokens and protocol incentives.

1. Bridge STONE to Manta Chain

   • Use StakeStone’s bridge (0.1% fee) to transfer STONE.

2. Deploy STONE in Manta DeFi

   • Top Pools:

     • LayerBank: 12% APY on STONE deposits.

     • Shoebill: Borrow stablecoins against STONE (70% LTV).

3. Track M-STONE Points

   • 1 STONE = 1 point/day.

   • Top 1,000 users split **3 million MANTA∗∗(≈MANTA∗∗(≈1.5 million).

• Wave One closed on April 30, 2024, but Wave Two remains active (no confirmed end date).

• Unclaimed Rewards: ≈12% of the airdrop pool is still available, per on-chain data.

• Risks to Monitor:

  • STONE Price Volatility: Token value dropped 18% in Q4 2024; consider staking to hedge.

  • Scam Alerts: Fake sites like “stakestone-airdrop[.]com” steal wallets. Only use official links.

While unconfirmed, StakeStone’s docs hint at a governance token ($STO) launch. To prepare:

1. Hold STONE Long-Term: Retroactive airdrops often reward loyal holders.

2. Use veSTO Mechanics: Locking $STO grants voting power and fee shares (e.g., 1 veSTO = 0.05% of protocol revenue).

3. Join Partner Campaigns: Engage with StakeStone’s PayFi beta for payment integrations, a likely future airdrop trigger.

1. Verify Contracts: STONE’s official address: 0x801375... (cross-check on Etherscan).

2. Avoid Phishing: Never share seed phrases. StakeStone will never DM you.

3. Use Hardware Wallets: Store STONE in Ledger or Trezor for cold storage.

With 6.5% of STONE’s supply up for grabs and potential future airdrops, proactive users could earn thousands in rewards. Follow this guide rigorously, stay updated via StakeStone’s Twitter, and capitalize on every multiplier. Missed steps mean lost dollars!

Additional Resources:

• StakeStone Whitepaper

• Manta Renew Paradigm Dashboard

• STONE Price Tracker