#AirdropSafetyGuide Stay SAFU While Hunting Free Crypto
Not all that glitters in crypto is gold. Airdrops might look like “free money,” but some come with traps that can drain your wallet faster than you can say “connect wallet.” Here's how I stay SAFU in this wild airdrop jungle:
Red Flags I Always Watch For:
Fake websites that mimic legit projects but lead to phishing.
Unclear or anonymous teams with no real presence or past project experience.
Suspicious contracts that request unusual permissions (especially "Spend" or "Approve All").
How I Verify a Project is Legit:
On-chain activity check: I look at how many real users are interacting with the contract. Tools like $BTC
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Etherscan or DEXTools help me do that.
Community research: A healthy Discord or Telegram with active admins, genuine discussions, and no spammy hype is a good sign.
Common Scam Tactics I've Seen:
Wallet drainers hidden behind "Claim Airdrop" buttons.
Fake token approvals that secretly give scammers access to your assets.
Phishing links sent via DMs or fake accounts pretending to be official pages.
Airdrop I Avoided — And Glad I Did:
There was a recent “LUNA2” airdrop claiming to restore losses from the old Terra collapse. Looked promising at first—realistic logo, a fake Coingecko link, and even some Twitter buzz. But the contract asked for token approval and NFT access at the same time—red flag.
I stayed out, and a week later, it was exposed as a wallet drainer.
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Bottom Line:
Airdrops can be rewarding—but only if you stay alert. Don’t just click and connect. DYOR (Do Your Own Research), double-check every link, and never rush.
Let’s make crypto safer—one smart decision at a time.
