Airdrops are broken.
Reef is here to fix that.

Introducing Kraken Reef

Available on

91,000

Airdrop recipients on Kraken

$640,000

Airdropped to Kraken clients by project teams

7

Reef airdrops run in Q1 25

Be first. Invest early. Stay ahead.

Finding and investing in new projects close to launch is often inaccessible or high-risk for retail users. Kraken offers a trusted, streamlined way to engage with early-stage assets safely.

The future of token distribution

Get early access to Day 1 listings, exclusive airdrops, and engage in token governance seamlessly.

Kraken+ members only

Reserved for Kraken+ members only – Unlock early access, expert insights, and secure benefits reserved for premium subscribers.

Access to emerging projects

Day 1 access to emerging projects – Be first in line for emerging opportunities and maximize potential gains.

Expert vetted insights

Verified alpha, no guesswork – Skip the noise. Get expert-vetted insights straight from Kraken, not Telegram rumors.

Claim confidently

Safe, hassle-free airdrops – Claim confidently. Kraken handles everything securely in direct partnership with project teams.
 

Expert vetted insights

Secure, seamless participation – Join governance and shape projects without exposing your wallet or private keys.

A launchpad for real user engagement

Getting in front of real users is harder than ever. Sybil attacks and click farms have killed fair token distribution. Reef changes that - connecting projects with real, engaged users, not bots. 

U.S. & E.U. exposure

Get visibility in top crypto markets without costly intermediaries.

Easy sign up
Real users, no bots

Say goodbye to Sybil attacks—your tokens go to real holders.

Real users
Secure governance

Enable participation without risky wallet connections

Secure governance

Faster listings, early access, and seamless onchain participation - within a secure ecosystem trusted by millions.

Reef partners: Powering the best in web3

Reef FAQs

Kraken Reef is our new launchpad program, giving users early access to new crypto projects as soon as they hit the wider market. It connects real, verified users with emerging token projects, offering secure, compliant, and fair airdrops.

  • Get in Early: Access promising tokens on Day One.
  • No Complex Claims: Claim airdrops directly in-app without having to navigate risky DeFi workflows.
  • Real Projects, Real Users: Projects are vetted by Kraken and are U.S./E.U. compliant.
  • Security First: Your funds stay safe on Kraken; no need to move assets off-platform.

Reef airdrops are only available to Kraken clients, that means you must have completed account verification. Furthermore, some projects may have additional criteria that clients must meet in order to qualify e.g. being a Kraken+ subscribers, meeting a trading volume requirement, holding a certain amount of crypto, etc.

  • Compliance Focus: Fully aligned with U.S. & E.U. regulations.
  • No Financial Commitment: No need to lock tokens or provide collateral to participate.
  • Partnership Model: We work closely with projects, not just list them.

No, absolutely not! Participating in airdrops via Kraken Reef is completely free for all Kraken users.

Geographic restrictions apply.

These materials are for general information purposes only and are not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, stake or hold any cryptoasset or to engage in any specific trading strategy. Kraken does not and will not work to increase or decrease the price of any particular cryptoasset it makes available. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated, and you may not be protected by government compensation and/or regulatory protection schemes. The unpredictable nature of the crypto-asset markets can lead to loss of funds. Tax may be payable on any return and/or on any increase in the value of your cryptoassets and you should seek independent advice on your taxation position. Geographic restrictions may apply.