Introduction to web3.0, tutorial for beginners!
One: What is an airdrop?
1.1 What is really an airdrop in the cryptocurrency world?
After the creation of new tokens by the project, to activate the market and user data, tokens are distributed to existing or potential users in order to raise awareness about the project. Tokens are distributed for free, but some airdrops require users to complete specific tasks before receiving them. This is a common marketing strategy among many cryptocurrency projects today.
1.2 How do cryptocurrency airdrops work?
The types of cryptocurrency airdrops are varied. The most common way is to distribute small amounts of cryptocurrency to wallets. However, some rare projects use NFTs instead of conventional cryptocurrencies for distribution.
Some projects have no additional conditions for token distribution, while others require users to complete specific tasks before receiving. These tasks usually include following social media accounts, signing up for newsletters, daily check-ins, among others.
In some cases, airdrops are only offered to wallets that interacted with the project platform before a specific date. 1INCH and Uniswap are classic examples that adopted this model early on, with airdrops worth thousands of dollars.
1.3 Why do cryptocurrency projects do airdrops?
As mentioned before, blockchain projects promote themselves through the free distribution of tokens, expanding the development of the network. A large number of holders generally releases positive signals, indicating a higher degree of decentralization in the ownership of the project's tokens. Cryptocurrency airdrops can encourage recipients to use and promote the project, cultivating an initial user base before the project launches on cryptocurrency exchange platforms.
1.4 Types of airdrop
As we can see, the forms of cryptocurrency airdrops vary. The types of interactive tasks we participate in airdrops can be divided into several categories: social tasks, test network tasks, check-in tasks, Gas interaction tasks, and staking tasks.
Social tasks
Social tasks require users to complete certain social tasks, such as sharing posts related to the project on Twitter, joining the project's official Discord, or creating posts on Instagram tagging some friends. To receive the airdrop, users must fill out a form containing wallet information and provide proof that they completed the tasks.
Test network tasks
Users need to go to the test network to receive free test tokens. After reception, they must perform interactive tests on the test network, such as Swap interactions, staking, voting, creating NFTs, etc.
1.5 How to receive airdrops?
As mentioned before, the process varies from project to project. To receive an airdrop, it is necessary to have a cryptocurrency wallet. After having a wallet, you can check if you received free tokens. If you did not receive them, you should interact with the site to receive the airdrop.
1.6 How many accounts are suitable for participating in airdrops?
Setting up multiple accounts is an ideal choice for beginners. In terms of revenue, this is also a relatively considerable amount. By participating in about 30 interactive projects per month, although profitability varies, even projects with lower returns often provide some dollars in return; and projects with higher returns can reach hundreds or even thousands of dollars. However, large airdrops, above a few hundred dollars, typically occur once a month, according to the recent situation of airdrops.
Assuming you have set up 100 accounts and dedicate about two hours a day for interactions, with each project offering at least $3 in airdrop, excluding some uncertainties (like witches, unclear airdrops, etc.), the ratio is about 1/3 to 1/4. Calculating participation in 30 projects per month: 20 projects × $3 = $60 per environment, then the monthly revenue would be around $6,000.
It is important to note that the most real situation is to actively learn and obtain relevant information. On platforms like Twitter, there is a lot of information about airdrops worth collecting and analyzing. An annual income of over $100,000 is not considered high for someone operating 100 accounts full-time. To enter this sector and understand its prospects, you must actively seek relevant information. The understanding of the industry should ultimately be analyzed and judged by oneself.
Two: How to build an interaction environment with multiple accounts.
If, after complete learning, you still don't know how to operate, it is advisable to reassess whether you are suitable for this - web3 is a big stage, and finding the lane that fits you is more important.
2.1 Basic device setup (1 PC)
Configuration table for 100 accounts:
System: Windows 10 (Windows 7 cannot use scripts and browser synchronization).
Memory: 8G RAM
Storage: 512 G+ SSD
CPU: I5/17, 8th generation or higher, multi-threaded E5 processors or Intel processors.
GPU: Non-mining related demand can be ignored
Note: The basic cost of a computer is around 3000±. Operating with many accounts does not require much memory.
2.2 Choosing VPN and dedicated IP
The airdrop projects you participate in belong to the external network, and you will need to use VPN software. Most people who have come into contact with web3 should have their own VPN software, and we will not go into more details here.
Fingerprint browser with multiple windows. Each window should use a dedicated IP to avoid witches!
Note: VPNs with low stability and low bandwidth will affect the efficiency of interactions.
2.3 Essential software for airdrops
Fingerprint browser:
Typically, we use fingerprint browsers for multiple accounts in airdrops.
Use a fingerprint browser to solve the multiple account problem, with the following benefits:
(1) IP binding is very convenient;
(2) One-click synchronization, especially suitable for users who do airdrops manually;
(3) Account management is quite convenient.
There are many fingerprint browsers on the market, such as ADS, MoreLogin, and Bit, with Bit being the cheapest and most convenient for subsequent automated development. The functions of fingerprint browsers are quite similar, and if you are on a free airdrop track, choose the cheapest one.
Our studio uses the Bit Browser, and here is the tutorial for using the Bit Browser.
Step one
Register at https://www.bitbrowser.cn/?code=16bd3b (fingerprint browser)
Choose the language - click to register - log in after downloading.
Step two: Create environment
After entering the Bit app, the first step is to create a window.
Create a new window on the homepage
Set up account synchronization, as shown in the image
Set up the browser core, choosing the latest version, on the Windows system.
The corresponding language can be set to Chinese, facilitating later operations.
After adjusting the settings as per the image, you can create windows. Thus, the basic settings of your browser are completed.
Step three: IP setup
Click on the homepage to manage proxy IPs and add IPs.
Three: Logging into the account
Login set: Google, Twitter, DC accounts
Daily activity of Twitter and DC accounts
After logging in, it is necessary to maintain daily activity on the account, following and commenting on posts from some influencers. The DC account should join the first channels and maintain daily activity. This operation takes about 30 minutes a day. The DC can use immersive translation, as the version is in English.
Four: Summary
If you have made it this far, you can already set up the environment independently. Now it’s time to find projects to complete tasks. Typically, a task takes about a few minutes to complete. Tasks on the test network may be more complex and time-consuming, taking about 30 to 40 minutes.
After completing the setup, start learning how to find suitable airdrop projects, how to check the funding situation of airdrop projects (do not participate in projects with funding below $500,000), how to scientifically distinguish large airdrop projects, how to perform interactions in airdrop projects, etc.