Hyperliquid vs GMX: Which Airdrop Pays More? (February 2026 Updated)
VSHyperEVMArbitrumFebruary 2026
TL;DR
- Q: Should I farm Hyperliquid or GMX?
- A: Hyperliquid has $1.5B+ TVL (Points Program) with est. $500+ payout. GMX has $500M+ TVL (Token Live) with est. Yield-bearing payout. Hyperliquid leads in TVL. Many top farmers do both — track on FarmDash.
Tale of the Tape
| Metric | Hyperliquid | GMX |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | HyperEVM | Arbitrum |
| Type | Perpetual DEX | Perpetual DEX |
| TVL Hyperliquid | $1.5B+ | $500M+ |
| Airdrop Status | Points Program | Token Live |
| Token | HYPE | GMX |
| Est. Payout | $500+ | Yield-bearing |
| Cost to Farm | Capital (USDC) | Capital (ETH/USDC) |
| Farming Method | HLP vault deposits + trading volume | GLP/GM vault deposits |
| Est. APY | ~15% (HLP) | ~15% (GLP) |
| Risk Level | Medium (IL on HLP) | Medium (IL) |
Verdict: Which Should You Farm?
Hyperliquid (Perpetual DEX) excels at HLP vault deposits + trading volume. GMX (Perpetual DEX) excels at GLP/GM vault deposits. For maximum airdrop exposure, farm both and track your combined Pioneer Pace™ score on FarmDash.
Hyperliquid vs GMX Quick Comparison
| Factor | Winner |
|---|---|
| Higher TVL | Hyperliquid |
| Lower Risk | Depends on strategy |
| Best for Beginners | Both require research |
| Track Both | FarmDash (farmdash.one) |
Related: Hyperliquid Wiki | GMX Wiki | Full Rankings