The Trump family-backed decentralized finance (DeFi) project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), has made headlines by transferring 4 million USD1 stablecoin tokens and launching a symbolic airdrop of $47 worth of USD1 to presale participants. This move, which ties the amount to Donald Trump’s position as the 47th U.S. President, has stirred excitement and speculation in the crypto community.
WLFI Airdrop: Who Qualifies?
WLFI transferred 4 million USD1 tokens, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed by U.S. Treasuries, as part of a strategic airdrop today. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain first reported the event, noting that wallets involved in WLFI’s token presale received 47 USD1 tokens each via BulkTransfer, a method for efficiently distributing tokens to multiple addresses.
The $47 value is widely seen as a nod to Trump’s presidency, combining political symbolism with financial innovation. The airdrop, conducted on the Ethereum blockchain, was approved on May 15 after a governance vote saw 99.96% support from 12,000 voters. According to the report, only wallets that participated in WLFI’s $550 million token presale will qualify for this airdrop.
WLFI’s Rise and Recent Milestones
World Liberty Financial, backed by Donald Trump and his sons, aims to promote U.S.-pegged stablecoins globally. The organisation raised $550 million through token sales, though $390 million reportedly went to a Trump-linked entity, sparking regulatory scrutiny. Its USD1 stablecoin, launched in March 2025, has soared to a $2.18 billion market cap, ranking it among the top stablecoins.
USD1 is now listed on major exchanges, such as Binance and HTX, and integrated into DeFi platforms like Venus Protocol and Dolomite. Strategic partnerships with Aave and Lista DAO, along with a $2 billion deal with Binance, underscore WLFI’s rapid growth.
Meanwhile, WLFI has said that it reserves the right to modify or cancel the airdrop, and the exact distribution details depend on the number of eligible wallets and available budget. The initiative aims to test WLFI’s airdrop system, reward early supporters, and boost USD1’s visibility before a broader rollout.
The organisation plans to expand USD1 to more blockchains, launching crypto credit cards, and exploring fractionalized real-world assets. Despite political controversies, WLFI aims to solidify its role in DeFi by driving stablecoin adoption and innovating financial services, all while navigating regulatory challenges.
