Polymarket to Launch Token and Airdrop Following U.S. Relaunch via Regulated Exchange

Prediction market platform Polymarket is preparing to launch its own token and airdrop after making a long-anticipated return to the U.S. market. According to Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber, the company’s immediate focus is re-establishing its U.S. presence through a fully regulated exchange before introducing the token.

“There will be a token, there will be an airdrop,” Modabber confirmed during an appearance on the Degenz Live podcast, adding that Polymarket’s primary goal is to “make a big splash” with its U.S. comeback. The token rollout, he said, will follow once the domestic relaunch is complete and operational stability is achieved.

Earlier this year, Polymarket acquired QCX, a CFTC-registered derivatives exchange, for $112 million — a major move to comply with U.S. regulatory standards. The acquisition allows the company to legally operate within the United States, a crucial step after previous regulatory challenges. A September 30 regulatory filing indicated that QCX could begin listing products as early as October 2, 2025, suggesting that the official launch could happen at any time.

While specific details about the Polymarket token — including its use cases and mechanics — remain under wraps, Modabber hinted at a thoughtful and sustainable design, referencing the Hyperliquid model, which launched a token without short-term trading incentives. He emphasized Polymarket’s long-term vision of building a platform “that will be around forever.”

Polymarket’s unique appeal lies in allowing users to bet on real-world events such as elections, sports, and global news by purchasing shares in predicted outcomes. The forthcoming token and airdrop are expected to deepen user engagement and mark a major milestone in the platform’s evolution. With regulatory approval in hand and anticipation building, Polymarket’s next phase could significantly reshape the decentralized prediction market landscape.