Raydium Liquidity Season Bounty

About Raydium

Raydium is Solana's OG liquidity powerhouse, the DEX that never sleeps. Since 2021, we've been the backbone of DeFi on Solana, powering swaps and liquidity pools with lightning-fast execution and deep liquidity. When builders need liquidity, they come to Raydium. When traders need the best rates, they come to Raydium. We're not just another DEX — we're the liquidity infrastructure that makes Solana DeFi work.

🎯 The Mission: Show the World Why Raydium Runs Solana DeFi

The crypto world thinks they know DEXs. Time to showcase Raydium to them.

We're calling on Solana's most creative minds to craft content that captures the full Raydium experience — from instant swaps to yield farming — and makes it impossible to ignore.

Your Goal: Create Twitter thread or video content that makes every trader, LP, and degen realize they're missing out if they're not on Raydium.

📝 Scope Detail: What to Create

Show the Solana ecosystem (and beyond) why Raydium is their one-stop liquidity shop:

Core Narratives to Hit:

• The Swap Experience: Lightning-fast swaps with the best rates on Solana (because we aggregate liquidity like no one else)

• The LP Alpha: How to earn real yield by providing liquidity + current reward programs

• The Rewards Game: Showcase any active incentive programs or yield opportunities

Content Ideas That Slap:

• "Daily driver" content: Show your actual Raydium workflow (swap → LP → farm → trade perps)

• Yield comparisons: Real numbers showing Raydium LP returns vs competitors

• Speed tests: Film yourself doing a swap or providing liquidity

• Tutorials: "How to swap on Raydium” or “how to earn passive yield through LP-ing raydium"

• Meme it up: Turn Raydium features into viral formats 

• Data flexes: Show TVL, volume, buybacks or user stats that make jaws drop

Bonus Points For:

• Screen recordings or US screenshots of actual trades/LPing on Raydium

• Showing your real PnL or yield earnings

• Creative use of Raydium's signature purple/blue gradient aesthetic

Deliverables

Twitter Thread

• Length: 3-5 tweets (no max, but keep it punchy) for thread; video for video submission.

• Must Include: Screenshots, recordings or GIFs from Raydium's interface if thread; creative video incorporating UI for video.

• Style: Educational, narrative, or alpha-leak format

Submission Requirements:

• Post on your X (Twitter) account

• Tag @RaydiumProtocol and @RaydiumEco

• Include #RaydiumEco

• Language: English only

• Proof of Work: show Raydium interface connected to your wallet (blur sensitive info if needed)

🏆 Judging Criteria

1. Solana Native Energy (25%)

• Does it feel authentic to crypto Twitter?

• Would a Solana degen actually share this?

• Is the vibe right? (Fast, irreverent, technically impressive)

2. Educational Value (25%)

• Does it actually teach something useful about Raydium?

• Can a newcomer understand why Raydium matters?

• Are the features/benefits clearly explained?

3. Creativity & Originality (25%)

• Did you find a unique angle or hook?

• Is this the 100th "how to swap" video or something fresh?

• Memes, analogies, and storytelling > generic tutorials

4. Engagement Quality (25%)

• Real engagement metrics (views, likes, comments, quotes)

• Quality of discussion in comments

• Did it spark conversation or just collect bot likes?

• Note: Artificial boosting = instant disqualification

💰 Reward Structure

🥇 First Prize — 500 $RAY

• The undisputed champion of Raydium content

🥈 Second Prize — 300 $RAY

• Elite tier creator

🥉 Third Prize — 200 $RAY

• Solid Raydium ambassador

🏅 Honorable Mentions (2x) — 100 $RAY each

• For standout creativity or community impact

🔗 Resources

Essential Links:

• 🌐 Raydium App

• 📚 Raydium Docs

• 🐦 Raydium Twitter

• 💬 Raydium Discord

• 📚Q2 Messari Report

• 📈Raydium Blockworks Analytics

Key Features to Explore:

• Swap interface (try different token pairs)

• Liquidity pools (check APRs on popular pairs)

• Current incentive programs

Visual Assets:

• Brand Kit & Logos

• Use Raydium's purple/blue gradient for that authentic look

⚡ Pro Tips for Success

1. Show, Don't Just Tell: Record yourself actually using Raydium. Real trades > theoretical explanations

2. Numbers Talk: Include real APRs, swap savings, or perps PnL

3. Timing Matters: Post when CT is active (US market hours typically best)

4. Engage Back: Reply to comments on your submission — judges notice active creators

5. Go Deep on One Thing: Better to nail one feature than poorly explain three

🚨 Important Notes

• Originality Required: Plagiarism or AI-generated content = instant DQ

• Keep It Real: No fake screenshots or fabricated yields

• One Entry Per Person: Quality > quantity