The "Airdrop Safety Guide" has been a godsend with free tokens everywhere. Getting airdropped tokens can be fun and exhilarating—especially getting tokens before they even hit the market. Sadly, while airdrops can be fun to participate in they also tend to be a breeding ground for scams, and I have learned that through some very painful methods. Not every cool announcement of an airdrop is necessarily real, and this I have learned the hard way.
Here’s my one rule of thumb: never give away private keys or send funds to collect an airdrop. And if they ask one of you—run away! We have learned to do our due diligence by research ing crypto projects, (look at the team, what community engagement there is, look at the website.), Good Trusted References probably would’ve been its official channels [like other social media platforms: Twitter, Telegram or Discord], but I no longer trust even those.
That being said, I tend to always use burner wallets when engaging in high-risk airdrops, and this has allowed me to keep my primary wallet away from possible phishing attacks. And just a side note—when it comes to airdrops, patience is key! Not every airdrop will moon in value so do not get too excited with all of this free money.
Although many airdrops sound appealing (which frankly they tend) they also can be dangerous. Scammers are constantly looking for ways to exploit the system, so always remember to be careful. The crypto world rewards inquisitiveness, but that also comes with it the personal responsibility as well. So, keep your wits about you, be skeptical, and remember to always do your own research (DYOR)!