Since TGE on September 22, River has operated as a live chain-abstraction stablecoin system.
Season 3 marked the completion of this validation phase. Designed as an expansion stage, it tested River’s architecture through live usage, cross-chain deployments, and ecosystem integrations.
With the final Season 3 snapshot on December 19 and claims opening next week, River is transitioning into Season 4, with incentives shifting toward $RIVER alignment and longer-term participation.
S3 Recap
Season 3 stress-tested the River model. The data validates the thesis:
- $650M TVL at peak
- $350M satUSD in circulation (Ranked #25 on DeFiLlama).
- Ranked #2 Overall Ranking on both Rootdata / Dappbay.
- Integrations including Pendle, Morpho, ListaDAO.
- Launch Smart Vault / Prime Vault
- 300+ KOLs activated across Korean, Spanish (LATAM), English, Chinese, Japanese and Turkish speaking markets.
- 100,000+ Creators joined the ecosystem
- Global Meetup across Korea, Argentina, Brazil,
Timeline
- Season 3 ends on December 19 with the final snapshot covering all activity up to this date.
- S3 Rewards become claimable on Airdrop page next week for all River4FUN and Leaderboard participants.
- S4 begins on December 22, following the conclusion of Season 3.
- S4 will run for approximately 90 - 120 days.
⏳ S4 Claim timeline: expected in about 90-120 days, but the actual date may be earlier or later. River will announce the final timing.
How to Participate in the Season 4 Airdrop
Season 4 consolidates incentives around three core pillars, with a clear priority on active capital deployment and staking alignment.
1. Omni-CDP ( satUSD )
satUSD remains the foundation of River’s system and the primary yield-generating asset.
Users can participate through multiple on-chain actions, including:
- Providing liquidity in pools such as satUSD / USDT / USDC
- Use satUSD across integrated DeFi protocols
- Mint or stake satUSD on River
Reward multipliers range from 2× to 25×, depending on strategy and pool configuration. Periodic campaigns, such as trading competitions, may be introduced.
All activity is tracked via weekly snapshots and reflected on the Leaderboard.
- satUSD Earn – https://app.river.inc/staking
2. $RIVER Staking
In Season 4, staking $RIVER will be the core participation method for long-term alignment.
Users participate by:
- Claiming rewards on a regular basis
- Earning $RIVER staking rewards
- Staking $RIVER
Staking rewards must be claimed within 3 months. Any rewards that remain unclaimed after this period will expire.
This mechanism ensures staking incentives are directed toward users who remain active and aligned with the protocol over time.
- $RIVER Staking – https://app.river.inc/river
3. River4FUN (Social Participation)
River4FUN continues in Season 4 as River’s social participation program.
Users may earn rewards through:
- Tweet-to-Earn via a connected X account
- Participation in X-based or River-related campaigns
- Local meetups and community events
Social activity is tracked daily. Specific campaign rules and reward details will be announced separately.
Note: Rewards are linked to your connected X account. During Season 4, changing your X username is not recommended, as it may affect tracking.
- River4FUN – https://app.river.inc/fun
Disclaimer: The timelines, mechanics, and parameters outlined in this article represent the current strategic direction for Season 4. These details are subject to adjustment based on participations and market conditions.
Closing
Season 4 is structured around clear participation paths and predictable mechanics.
- satUSD Earn continues to reward active satUSD usage through liquidity, minting, and supported strategies, tracked via weekly snapshots.
- $RIVER staking serves as the primary alignment mechanism, with rewards distributed on a recurring basis and subject to a three-month claim window.
- River4FUN remains active, allowing users to earn rewards through content and community participation, with details announced per campaign.
Season 4 begins on December 22, following the Season 3 snapshot on December 19, and is expected to run for 90–120 days. Users who remain active across this period will be positioned to receive the full range of Season 4 incentives.
Further details, including campaign updates and final claim timing, will be updated through official River channels.
About River
River is building a chain-abstraction stablecoin system that connects assets, liquidity, and yield across ecosystems.
Powered by the omni-CDP stablecoin satUSD, River allows users to collateralize assets on one chain and mint on another — natively earning, leveraging, and scaling across networks.
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