The decentralized exchange Lighter has officially introduced its own token, the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT), and has opened trading for it in the USDC pair. The project has shared details about the token distribution, its purpose, and benefits for users.
This is reported by Finway
Distribution Structure of LIT and Community Conditions
The Lighter team has allocated 50% of the total token supply for ecosystem development, including the airdrop. Half of the tokens will be distributed to the community—specifically, 25% is designated for an airdrop among participants of two seasons of the points farming program in 2025. Another 25% will be used for future seasons, attracting partners, and supporting new ecosystem initiatives.
The shares for the team (26%) and investors (24%) will be fully locked for one year, followed by a linear unlocking over three years. It is expected that the issuance of LIT will be carried out by a separate company registered as a C-Corporation in the USA. Profits from the DEX operations and future projects are planned to be directed towards ecosystem development and the buyback of the LIT token.
Benefits for LIT Holders and Start of Trading
LIT token holders will have access to new financial products, the opportunity for staking, and improved trading conditions on the platform.
“Lighter is creating the infrastructure for the future of finance, and its own token is the key to aligning incentives,” said Lighter.
On December 30, 2025, the Lighter exchange began trading the LIT token in the USDC pair. At the time of launch, its price was approximately $2.9.
It was previously reported that Lighter raised $68 million in investments, valuing the project at $1.5 billion.