AIRDROPS; A GUIDE

Airdrops, what are they, and how do I claim it?

In this guide, we will go over what defines an airdrop and how it works in the web3 sphere. 

Pros

Airdrops are a form of token distribution where projects give out tokens or coins to a large number of wallet addresses for free. This can be done as a marketing strategy to increase awareness and adoption of a project or as a way to reward existing users or attract new ones.

Cons

While airdrops can be a great way for projects to build a strong community of users and incentivize engagement, poorly designed tokenomics and marketing strategies can have negative effects, such as short-term hype and long-term price decrease due to an increase in token circulation. Fraudsters can also participate in airdrops using fake accounts to increase their chances of winning tokens.

Benefits

For users, participating in airdrops has potential benefits such as free tokens or learning about new projects, but it also comes with risks such as the project not being successful or the tokens received having no value. It's important for users to do their research and carefully consider the risks before participating in an airdrop.

Types of Airdrops

There are several types of airdrops, including token, coin, or NFT airdrops, bounty airdrops, referral airdrops, dividend airdrops, and hardfork airdrops. However, there are also risks involved in participating in airdrops, such as scams and phishing attacks, dusting attacks, and unclear terms and conditions. To minimize the risk, users should only participate in airdrops from reputable projects and not provide personal information or private keys until after doing their due diligence.

How to Take Part in Airdrops

Discover an Airdrop: Numerous websites and social media communities keep track of current Airdrops. You can also check the official channels of cryptocurrency projects you are keen on as they might announce Airdrops through their website or social media platforms. Some websites that feature Airdrops include:

CoinMarketCap — https://coinmarketcap.com/Airdrop/

DappRadar — https://dappradar.com/hub/Airdrops

Airdrops.io — https://Airdrops.io/

Airdropbob — https://www.Airdropbob.com/

AirdropAlert — https://Airdropalert.com/

You can also follow our calendar to see all the upcoming airdrops HERE