🎁 Can Airdrops Still Make You Rich in 2025?
Crypto airdrops used to be seen as free money — and for some, they truly were.
But in 2025, the landscape has changed. So the big question is:
Are airdrops still worth the grind — or is the golden era over?
💸 How Airdrops Made People Rich
• Uniswap (2020): $1,200–$15,000 for early users
• Arbitrum (2023): up to $10,000 for active wallets
• Starknet, Optimism, Aptos — the list goes on…
All these came from simply using protocols early, making small swaps, voting, or staking.
⚠️ What Changed in 2025?
1️⃣ More Competition
Everyone’s farming — which means more wallets = smaller share per person.
2️⃣ More Complex Tasks
Projects now require quests, referrals, and social engagement.
3️⃣ Sybil Attack Protection
Smarter algorithms are filtering out fake/farmed wallets.
4️⃣ Regulations Are Rising
Some regions now tax or restrict airdrops altogether.
✅ But Yes — You Can Still Make Money
Here’s how:
• Focus on legit, high-potential projects
• Avoid bots, play fair — many projects check on-chain behavior
• Track airdrop candidates like:
• zkSync
• Scroll
• EigenLayer
• Ether.fi
🧠 Think of airdrops as VC-style investing with your time instead of money.
💬 Have you received any big airdrops in the past?
👇 What’s your favorite airdrop hunting strategy in 2025?