Kaito updates airdrop process, introduces registration for stakers

Kaito AI has changed how its stakers get paid. Holding staked KAITO is no longer enough. Stakers must now register for each individual airdrop if they want to claim rewards. The update was announced on October 15, 2026, through Kaito’s official X account. It turns what was a passive perk into something closer to an RSVP list. What changed for KAITO stakers The core rule is simple. Every ecosystem airdrop now requires a separate registration, and that registration has to happen before the campaign deadline. Miss the window, and the allocation is not yours to claim. Registration alone does not guarantee anything, either. According to Kaito, allocations will depend on three factors: how much a user has staked, their loyalty, and whether they meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility includes either staking or holding YT-sKAITO, a token tied to the platform’s staked positions. The minimum stake for most drops stays at 5,000 sKAITO, the staked form of the KAITO token. Holders of Yapybara NFTs continue to get enhanced multipliers on their allocations. Kaito says the underlying staking mechanics are not changing. The only new step is raising your hand before each drop. Why Kaito made the...