Chainlink Rewards Season 1: Cubes to Nine Build Projects
Chainlink Rewards Season 1, launched on November 11, 2025, runs until December 9. It rewards eligible LINK stakers with Cubes based on past staking activity, using a November 3 snapshot.
From November 11 to December 9, stakers visit rewards.chain.link to allocate Cubes among nine Chainlink Build projects, including Dolomite (DOLO), Space and Time (SXT), XSwap (XSWAP), Brickken (BKN), Folks Finance (FOLKS), Mind Network (FHE), Suku (SUKU), Truf Network (TRUF) and bitsCrunch (BITS). The Cubes allocation incurs no on-chain fees and forms the core of the token claim process.
Starting December 16, project tokens unlock linearly over 90 days. Participants can use the optional Early Unlock feature to claim a portion immediately, with the remaining tokens added to a loyalty pool for patient stakers. Chainlink Rewards Season 1 boosts LINK staking incentives, enhances network security, and drives DeFi rewards and community growth. Traders should assess each project’s fundamentals before distributing Cubes to optimize their token claim strategy.
Bullish
Chainlink Rewards Season 1 introduces new incentives for LINK staking by offering tradable Cubes and flexible token claims across nine Build projects. This launch enhances staking rewards, promotes long-term network participation, and fosters DeFi adoption. Increased demand for LINK to earn Cubes and claim tokens can support upward price pressure. In the short term, traders may accumulate LINK ahead of the snapshot and token allocations. Over the long term, stronger ecosystem engagement and recurring seasonal rewards could sustain bullish momentum for LINK.