#AirdropStepByStep

### **🪂 Airdrop Step-by-Step Guide**

#### **1️⃣ Research & Find Legitimate Airdrops**

✅ **Follow trusted sources:**

- Official project **Twitter, Discord, Telegram, and blogs**.

- Aggregators like **[Airdrop Alert](https://airdropalert.com)**, **[Airdrops.io](https://airdrops.io)**, or **CoinMarketCap Airdrops**.

✅ **Check eligibility:** Some require:

- Holding a token (e.g., **Ethereum, Solana, BNB**).

- Using a **DeFi protocol** (Uniswap, Aave, etc.).

- Completing **testnet tasks** (zkSync, Starknet).

#### **2️⃣ Prepare Your Wallet**

✅ **Use a secure wallet** (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Phantom).

✅ **Never share private keys or seed phrases.**

✅ **Use a separate wallet** for airdrops (avoid mixing funds).

#### **3️⃣ Complete Required Tasks**

📌 **Common tasks:**

- **Follow & retweet** on Twitter.

- **Join Discord/Telegram** and stay active.

- **Swap tokens** on a DEX (e.g., Uniswap, PancakeSwap).

- **Bridge funds** (e.g., zkSync, Arbitrum).

- **Test a dApp** (mint NFTs, stake tokens).

#### **4️⃣ Submit Your Wallet Address**

🔹 Some airdrops require **manual registration** (e.g., via Google Forms).

🔹 Others **auto-snapshots**—just hold tokens in your wallet.

#### **5️⃣ Wait & Claim**

⏳ **Check claim deadlines** (some expire in weeks).

🖥️ **Visit the official site** to claim (avoid phishing links!).

#### **6️⃣ Secure Your Tokens**

💰 **Transfer to a secure wallet** after claiming.

⚠️ **Watch for scams:** Fake "support" messages asking for keys.

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### **🚨 Red Flags (Avoid Scams!)**

❌ **"Pay to claim"** – Legit airdrops are **free**.

❌ **DM offers** – Admins never message you first.

❌ **Fake websites** – Always check URLs (e.g., **uniswap.org** vs. **uniswap-airdrop.com**).