According to an official announcement, Kaito AI has announced an upgrade to its Kaito staking system, saying that in 2025 staking one KAITO token returned $1.64 in rewards. That translates to an annualized yield of approximately 136%. The new reward framework will change how airdrop allocations are handled. First, an opt-in eligibility process will be introduced before any allocation is confirmed. The team expects distribution amounts to roughly double under this arrangement. Second, fees for token activities that occur before a token generation event (TGE) will be waived. The goal is to attract more projects to run airdrops, and the team estimates that participation could double. Third, stakers must remain staked for the full activity cycle to qualify for airdrop rewards, with longer-term stakers receiving more. The protocol also reaffirmed that the minimum staking requirement for most airdrops remains 5,000 sKAITO. Yapybara NFT holders will keep a 10% allocation multiplier, and smaller stakers can still access YT-sKAITO through Pendle pools.

Kaito AI said it has rolled out Kaito Katalyst, a new rewards layer for creator-led marketing campaigns that lets projects pay based on the actual conversions generated by creators. The product is built on Kaito’s latest intelligence infrastructure and supports flexible reward criteria including mindshare, clicks, sign-ups, deposits, and in-platform activity. Kaito said the system is backed by its data partnership with X, Brevis’ verification architecture, and Kaito’s own attribution infrastructure. The company also said it has piloted the product over the past two months with AI labs, consumer AI apps, smart hardware companies, and crypto finance firms. Some of those projects are already in testing, while others are preparing for launch. For token generation events, or TGEs, Kaito Katalyst includes a dedicated no-service-fee mode. Under that structure, projects must post a refundable deposit alongside the reward pool so creators can verify that funds are in place before publishing content. Each campaign will disclose its token allocation pool and vesting terms in advance. Kaito added that 80% of each token pool will go to creators who drive measurable results, while the remaining 20% will go to KAITO stakers on Pendle and holders of YT-sKAITO. Long-term holders and Yapybara holders can receive additional reward multipliers. Kaito said the setup continues its Stakedrop model, which it has run since 2025, with an annualized yield of about 136%.

Kaito AI has shifted its incentive model from Yaps to Kaito Studio after X revoked API access. With significant token supply still allocated to community and creator incentives, the market continues to watch for future reward opportunities despite higher participation barriers and supply risks.