3 Days to TGE, Phone Call Between Lighter and Whale Reveals Key Details
The most anticipated TGE recently is none other than Lighter.
Only 3 days left until TGE, Lighter previously opened reservations for phone calls, where top-ranked users can have a 15-minute one-on-one discussion. Some whales, community members, and Lighter team members who have already had these calls have shared key information on Twitter, including the TGE date, token distribution, token buyback, and more. Based on this public information, BlockBeats has compiled the following summary of the key points.
1. Is the timing of the TGE confirmed?
Answer: Yes, the TGE will be completed by the end of this year.
BlockBeats Note: Currently, the probability of Lighter's TGE on Polymarkets before December 31st is 91%.
2. Could manual high-frequency trading accounts be subject to front-running? How many $LIT does 1 point equal?
Answer: Manual high-frequency trading is normal trading and will not be front-run. The announcement regarding how many $LIT one point is worth will follow.
3. What benefits will $LIT holders have in the future? Will Lighter have a buyback plan?
Answer: Our interview is also to inquire about what specific benefits everyone hopes to have in the future. We will empower the token fully. It is difficult to answer the buyback plan question at this time; there will be a related announcement later.
4. What are the future plans after TGE?
Answer: We will launch s3 to continue incentivizing users, aiming to implement a unified margin mechanism in Q1. We will also launch a mobile app and enter the prediction market. However, due to the enormous workload, it is hard to predict the timing but we aim to complete it next year.
(Q&A 1-4 Source: h/t Neighbor @0Xlynn03)
5. I know you don't plan to list on CEX immediately. What if they force a listing?
Answer: They are unable to withdraw.
Rhythm BlockBeats Note: This seems to mean that even if a CEX forcefully lists the token, users cannot withdraw the token to sell on the exchange, thus preventing a price dump.
(Q&A 5 Source: h/t Tea Thoughts @mdzzi)
6. How does Lighter allocate fee revenue?
Answer: $LIT is neither equity nor a dividend-bearing token. Therefore, the fees generated by the protocol will not be used to distribute dividends to investors; instead, these fees will be uniformly reinvested back into the protocol for ecosystem expansion, product growth, and most importantly, token buyback.
7. What is the airdrop allocation and tokenomics distribution model?
Answer: The specific Tokenomics details have not been fully disclosed yet, but the broad allocation framework has been determined: the first-round airdrop will release 25% of the total supply, while another 25% will be reserved for future airdrop reserve arrangements. All investors will follow a three-year vesting schedule.
8. It has been mentioned in the community that Justin Sun has provided a lot of liquidity for Lighter. How many points does he have?
Answer: Justin Sun held over 10,000 points early on through multiple wallets. After that, he proactively contacted the team to further add liquidity for LLP, all following the on-chain rules for earning points.
9. What preparations have been made on the regulatory front?
Answer: Founder Vlad has visited Washington multiple times for direct communication with regulatory bodies, including Senator Tim Scott and members of the Presidential Digital Asset Working Group. Ahead of the TGE, Lighter has been proactively advancing the establishment of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Furthermore, Vlad has also had discussions with the Robinhood team regarding tokenized stocks.
10. What arrangements have been made on other CEXs or exchanges?
Answer: Lighter has not paid any listing fees to any exchange. However, despite this, Lighter has been included in Coinbase's roadmap, which typically means it has undergone some level of institutional due diligence.
11. Are there any other unknown reward mechanisms?
Answer: There are no identity- or role-based special incentives, no hidden reward schemes, and no backroom-allocated "gameplay".
(Q&A 6-11 Source: h/t @CarreNFT, Lighter Contributor Kevin Susanto 魏子煌 @KevinSusanto)
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On March 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, USA, CanGu Company (New York Stock Exchange code: CANG, hereinafter referred to as "CanGu" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. As a btc-42">bitcoin mining enterprise relying on a globally operated layout and dedicated to building an integrated energy and AI computing power platform, CanGu is actively advancing its business transformation and infrastructure development.
• Financial Performance:
Total revenue for the full year 2025 was $688.1 million, with $179.5 million in the fourth quarter.
Bitcoin mining business revenue for the full year was $675.5 million, with $172.4 million in the fourth quarter.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $24.5 million, while the fourth quarter was -$156.3 million.
• Mining Operations and Costs:
A total of 6,594.6 bitcoins were mined throughout the year, averaging 18.07 bitcoins per day; of which 1,718.3 bitcoins were mined in the fourth quarter, averaging 18.68 bitcoins per day.
The average mining cost for the full year (excluding miner depreciation) was $79,707 per bitcoin, and for the fourth quarter, it was $84,552;
The all-in sustaining costs were $97,272 and $106,251 per bitcoin, respectively.
As of the end of December 2025, the company has cumulatively produced 7,528.4 bitcoins since entering the bitcoin mining business.
• Strategic Progress:
The company has completed the termination of the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program and transitioned to a direct listing on the NYSE to enhance information transparency and align with its strategic direction, with a long-term goal of expanding its investor base.
CEO Paul Yu stated: "2025 marked the company's first full year as a bitcoin mining enterprise, characterized by rapid execution and structural reshaping. We completed a comprehensive adjustment of our asset system and established a globally distributed mining network. Additionally, the company introduced a new management team, further strengthening our capabilities and competitive advantage in the digital asset and energy infrastructure space. The completion of the NYSE direct listing and USD pricing also signifies our transformation into a global AI infrastructure company."
"As we enter 2026, the company will continue to optimize its balance sheet structure and enhance operational efficiency and cost resilience through adjustments to the miner portfolio. At the same time, we are advancing our strategic transformation into an AI infrastructure provider. Leveraging EcoHash, we will utilize our capabilities in scalable computing power and energy networks to provide cost-effective AI inference solutions. The relevant site transformations and product development are progressing simultaneously, and the company is well-positioned to sustain its execution in the new phase."
The company's Chief Financial Officer, Michael Zhang, stated: "By 2025, the company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth through its scaled mining operations. Despite recording a net loss of $452.8 million from ongoing operations, mainly due to one-time transformation costs and market-driven fair value adjustments, the company, from a financial perspective, will reduce its leverage, optimize its Bitcoin reserve strategy and liquidity management, introduce new capital to strengthen its financial position, and seize investment opportunities in high-potential areas such as AI infrastructure while navigating market volatility."
The total revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.795 billion. Of this, the Bitcoin mining business contributed $1.724 billion in revenue, generating 1,718.3 Bitcoins during the quarter. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $4.8 million.
The total operating costs and expenses for the fourth quarter amounted to $4.56 billion, primarily attributed to expenses related to the Bitcoin mining business, as well as impairment of mining machines and fair value losses on Bitcoin collateral receivables.
This includes:
· Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation): $1.553 billion
· Cost of Revenue (depreciation): $38.1 million
· Operating Expenses: $9.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)
· Mining Machine Impairment Loss: $81.4 million
· Fair Value Loss on Bitcoin Collateral Receivables: $171.4 million
The operating loss for the fourth quarter was $276.6 million, a significant increase from a loss of $0.7 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to the downward trend in Bitcoin prices.
The net loss from ongoing operations was $285 million, compared to a net profit of $2.4 million in the same period last year.
The adjusted EBITDA was -$156.3 million, compared to $2.4 million in the same period last year.
The total revenue for the full year was $6.881 billion. Of this, the revenue from the Bitcoin mining business was $6.755 billion, with a total output of 6,594.6 Bitcoins for the year. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $9.8 million.
The total annual operating costs and expenses amount to $1.1 billion.
Specifically, they include:
· Revenue Cost (excluding depreciation): $543.3 million
· Revenue Cost (depreciation): $116.6 million
· Operating Expenses: $28.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)
· Miner Impairment Loss: $338.3 million
· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable Fair Value Change Loss: $96.5 million
The full-year operating loss is $437.1 million. The continuing operations net loss is $452.8 million, while in 2024, there was a net profit of $4.8 million.
The 2025 non-GAAP adjusted net profit is $24.5 million (compared to $5.7 million in 2024). This measure does not include share-based compensation expenses; refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for details.
As of December 31, 2025, the company's key assets and liabilities are as follows:
· Cash and Cash Equivalents: $41.2 million
· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable (Non-current, related party): $663.0 million
· Miner Net Value: $248.7 million
· Long-Term Debt (related party): $557.6 million
In February 2026, the company sold 4,451 bitcoins and repaid a portion of related-party long-term debt to reduce financial leverage and optimize the asset-liability structure.
As per the stock repurchase plan disclosed on March 13, 2025, as of December 31, 2025, the company had repurchased a total of 890,155 shares of Class A common stock for approximately $1.2 million.

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