1. Use Trusted Airdrop Aggregators
These platforms curate airdrops and often filter out scams:
AirdropAlert
CoinMarketCap
AirdropsIO
Earnifi com (for retroactive airdrops)
DappRadar (sometimes features dapp-related airdrops)
2. Follow Legit Crypto Projects & Influencers
Monitor Twitter/X, Discord, and Telegram of promising DeFi, NFT, and L2 projects.
Influencers like @0xQuit, @bantg, or @AirdropInspector often signal high-potential airdrops.
3. Look for Projects Without Tokens Yet
Projects that don’t have a token yet are more likely to do an airdrop to build their community. Examples include:
New L2s or rollups
DeFi protocols in testnet/mainnet beta
Cross-chain bridges or wallets
Use sites like DeFiLlama, LayerZero Scan, and zkSync Ecosystem to discover tokenless projects.
4. Participate in Testnets and Early Usage
You can qualify for retroactive airdrops by:
Using testnet dapps and submitting feedback
Bridging assets early
Providing liquidity or interacting with contracts
Check guild.xyz or Crew3/Zealy for task-based campaigns.
5. Watch for Sybil Resistance & Wallet Requirements
Good projects:
Avoid giving airdrops to bots
Use reputation-based tools like Gitcoin Passport
May require wallet age, ENS domains, or POAPs
6. Be Wary of Red Flags Avoid airdrops that:
Ask for private keys or seed phrases
Require large upfront payments
Have no documentation or social presence
