Grass is back in the spotlight as its DePIN-for-AI model gains traction, attracting millions of users, major investors, and now a fully upgraded reward system. But the recent 181M token unlock and rapid price drop have left the community divided — bullish long-term, yet anxious in the short term.
This guide walks you through everything that happened: the TGE, funding round, unlock mechanics, Season 2 airdrop, updated points system, community sentiment, and what it all means for your potential GRASS earnings this cycle.
Grass TGE: What Happened?
Grass completed its Token Generation Event (TGE) on October 28, 2024, officially creating the GRASS token and distributing 10% of its 1B supply to early contributors.
The token debuted around $0.87 on supported exchanges. Season 1’s claim window was later extended to March 27, 2025 to give users more time to claim.
$10M Funding Round Boosts Grass’s DePIN Expansion
On October 7, 2025, Grass secured a $10M bridge round led by Polychain and Tribe Capital — structured entirely as a token purchase. This helps Grass scale its growing decentralized AI data network and roll out new “live data” retrieval services.
Key milestones:
- 8.5M+ monthly active users
- 20+ partnerships with AI labs
- Founders extended their lock-up until Feb 28, 2026
The investor vote of confidence landed well… but then came the unlock.
⚠️ Major Token Unlock: 181M GRASS Hits the Market
On October 28, 2025 — exactly one year after the TGE — Grass released a huge vesting tranche: 181 million GRASS tokens. That’s approximately:
- 72% of the circulating supply at the time
- 70% of tokens going to early investors & contributors
- Circulating supply jumped from 243M ➝ 424M GRASS
The result?
GRASS fell to ~$0.27 in early November — its lowest price ever.
Market pressure was expected, but the size of the release amplified community concerns about dilution. The good news: the unlock is now behind us as Season 2 ramps up.
Grass Season 2 Airdrop — Bigger Rewards, More Ways to Earn
Grass has officially confirmed that Season 2 will take place in Q4 2025 with its largest allocation yet.
Season 2 Allocation
- ~170 million GRASS tokens
- Nearly double the Season 1 pool
Snapshot Window
Expected between mid-November and mid-December 2025. No exact date yet — so keep your node running daily.
Expanded Participation
Season 2 now includes:
- Desktop app
- Android app — with a 3× points multiplier
- Grasshopper hardware nodes (shipping late Q4)
Minimum Requirement
Users must earn at least 500 Grass Points to qualify.
Referral Boost
- 2,500 Grass Points per signup
- 20% point share of each referral’s earnings
This makes referrals one of the fastest ways to hit the 500-point threshold.
⚡ New Reward System: Uptime Points + Network Points
Grass revamped how rewards are earned to more accurately reflect useful network contributions.
Uptime Points
Earned every hour your device stays online.
Network Points
Earned when Grass actually uses your bandwidth for AI tasks.
Each day, a 1,000,000 Network Points pool is split between active contributors. Factors include:
- Bandwidth consumed
- Region demand
- Connection quality
- Node reputation
Result? High-quality and highly available nodes earn more.
Community Sentiment: Mixed But Mostly Optimistic
Social platforms reflect a tug-of-war between confidence in Grass’s long-term roadmap and fear around the recent unlock-driven price collapse.
Bearish Concerns
- Price dropped 50–60% after unlock
- Uncertain snapshot timing
- More users = possibly lower token-per-point rates
Bullish Momentum
- $10M investor backing
- Growing partnerships
- Updated points model feels fairer
- Extended founder lock-up signals long-term belief
- Teased “December surprise” + governance rollout
Sentiment for mid-November remains: cautious but hopeful.
Analysis: What This Means for Earners & Investors
Grass sits at the intersection of two explosive sectors: AI data demand and DePIN infrastructure. Its network effects are real — millions of nodes generating datasets AI labs need but can’t buy elsewhere.
• Key takeaways:
- Season 2 offers one of the biggest reward pools ever in DePIN.
- Earning on both desktop + Android dramatically boosts point totals.
- The price crash created a rare low-entry zone for long-term believers.
- Token unlock pressure should slowly fade as Q4 demand ramps up.
- Upcoming governance + marketplace features could create real token utility.
Short term? Volatile. Long term? One of the more promising DePIN plays of 2025–2026.
Estimate Your GRASS Airdrop Rewards
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Explore the full Grass Airdrop Season 2 Guide for strategies, snapshot tips, and referral multipliers.
❓ FAQs
When is the Season 2 snapshot?
Expected between mid-November and mid-December 2025. Keep your devices online throughout Q4.
Why did the price crash?
The 181M token unlock triggered heavy sell-pressure, increasing circulating supply by 72% overnight.
How do Grass Points work now?
You earn Uptime Points for staying online and Network Points when Grass uses your bandwidth. Network Points are split from a daily 1M pool.
How many points do I need for Season 2?
At least 500 Grass Points to qualify. Referrals rapidly accelerate progression.
What’s next for Grass?
Governance rollout, AI data marketplace, iOS nodes, and a major feature reveal teased for December 2025.
