#AirdropStepByStep # **Airdrop Step-by-Step Guide: How to Claim Crypto Airdrops Safely**
Airdrops can be a great way to earn free crypto, but you need to follow the right steps to avoid scams and maximize rewards. Here’s a detailed step-by-step process to find, verify, and claim airdrops securely.
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## **Step 1: Set Up a Secure Wallet**
Before claiming any airdrop, you need a **non-custodial wallet** (you control the keys).
### **Recommended Wallets:**
- **Ethereum & EVM Chains (Arbitrum, Base, zkSync)** → **MetaMask**
- **Solana** → **Phantom**
- **Cosmos (TIA, OSMO, etc.)** → **Keplr**
- **Bitcoin & Ordinals** → **Unisat, Xverse**
🔹 **Pro Tip:** Use a **separate wallet** for airdrops to avoid risks.
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## **Step 2: Find Legitimate Airdrops**
### **Where to Look:**
✅ **Airdrop Aggregators:**
- [Airdrops.io](https://airdrops.io/)
- [CoinMarketCap Airdrops](https://coinmarketcap.com/airdrop/)
- [Earni.fi](https://earni.fi/) (for Ethereum & Solana)
✅ **Follow Crypto Twitter & Telegram:**
- @AirdropAlertCom
- @AirdropKing_
- Official project announcements
✅ **Check New Blockchain Ecosystems:**
- **Ethereum L2s** (zkSync, Starknet, Base)
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## **Step 3: Verify the Airdrop**
🚨 **Avoid Scams:**
- **Never share your private key.**
- **Never send crypto to "claim" an airdrop.**
- **Check official links** (website, Twitter, Discord).
### **Red Flags:**
❌ "Send 0.1 ETH to receive 1000 tokens."
❌ Fake websites (e.g., "uniswaap[.]org").
❌ Impersonators (fake admins in Telegram/Discord).
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## **Step 4: Complete Airdrop Tasks**
Most airdrops require some form of participation:
### **Common Tasks:**
1️⃣ **Hold a Specific Token** (e.g., ETH, SOL, TIA).
2️⃣ **Use a DApp** (swap, stake, or bridge funds).
3️⃣ **Social Media Actions** (follow, retweet, join Discord).
4️⃣ **Testnet Participation** (early users get rewards).
