#AirdropStepByStep

Airdrops are a popular way to obtain cryptocurrencies for free in exchange for simple activities, such as following projects on social media, participating in test networks, or holding a specific token. For both beginners and advanced investors, airdrops present an opportunity to acquire valuable tokens without the necessity of a financial investment.​

🪂 What is an airdrop?

An airdrop is a marketing strategy in which cryptocurrency projects distribute their tokens for free to users to raise awareness about the project and encourage users to engage with the ecosystem. Tokens are often distributed directly to the cryptocurrency wallets of users who meet certain conditions, such as registration, holding specific tokens, or interacting with the project.

🔍 Types of airdrops

Standard – you receive tokens for simple tasks, such as registration or following on social media.

Holder – rewards for holding specific cryptocurrencies in your wallet.

Bounty – tokens for completing specific tasks, e.g., writing articles or sharing content.

Retrospective – tokens are awarded retroactively for previous activity in the project.

💸 Profitability of airdrops

Airdrops can be very profitable. For example, users who participated in the Uniswap project airdrop received UNI tokens worth up to $1,200. Similarly, the Arbitrum project rewarded its users with tokens worth over $1,000.

⚠️ Risks of airdrops

Scams – some airdrops may be fake and attempt to obtain your personal information or access to your wallet.

Volatility – the value of the obtained tokens can drop quickly.

Regulation – in some countries, airdrops may be considered taxable income.​

📌 Tips for safely obtaining airdrops

Never share your private keys – trustworthy projects will never ask for them.

Use a separate wallet for airdrops – this minimizes the risk of losing your main funds.

Verify projects