#AirdropFinderGuide
# Airdrop Finder Guide: How to Discover and Claim Crypto Airdrops
Crypto airdrops are a popular way for blockchain projects to distribute free tokens to users. This guide will help you find, evaluate, and claim legitimate airdrops while avoiding scams.
## **1. What is a Crypto Airdrop?**
Airdrops are free distributions of cryptocurrency tokens or NFTs to wallet addresses, often used for:
- **Marketing & Awareness** – Projects reward early adopters.
- **Community Building** – Encourages engagement.
- **Decentralization** – Distributes tokens widely.
## **2. Types of Airdrops**
- **Standard Airdrops** – Free tokens for holding a specific crypto (e.g., Uniswap’s UNI airdrop).
- **Holder Airdrops** – Rewards for existing token holders (e.g., Stakedrop).
- **Bounty Airdrops** – Require social media tasks (follow, retweet, join Telegram).
- **Exclusive Airdrops** – For early testers or contributors.
## **3. How to Find Legitimate Airdrops**
### **🔍 Airdrop Aggregator Websites**
- [Airdrops.io](https://airdrops.io)
- [CoinMarketCap Airdrops](https://coinmarketcap.com/airdrop/)
- [Earni.fi](https://earni.fi) (for Cosmos ecosystem)
- [Airdrop Alert](https://airdropalert.com)
### **📢 Official Project Channels**
- Follow projects on **Twitter (X), Discord, Telegram**.
- Check **Medium blogs & GitHub** for announcements.
### **🛠️ Blockchain Explorers & DeFi Platforms**
- Track **new token deployments** on:
- [Etherscan](https://etherscan.io) (Ethereum)
- [Solscan](https://solscan.io) (Solana)
- [Mintscan](https://mintscan.io) (Cosmos)
## **4. How to Claim Airdrops Safely**
✅ **Use a separate wallet** (e.g., MetaMask, Keplr) to avoid scams.
✅ **Never share private keys** – Legit airdrops don’t ask for them.
✅ **Verify contract addresses** before interacting.
❌ **Avoid "pay-to-claim" scams** – Most airdrops are free.
