The Airdrop Hunter Playbook
Airdrops have created millionaires. Here's how to position yourself.
The Airdrop Mindset
Don't farm airdrops. Use protocols because they're useful. The airdrop is a bonus.
The best airdrop farmers don't look like farmers.
Identifying Opportunities
Signals of Upcoming Airdrops
Red Flags
- Already has a token
- No VC or small raise
- Team is anonymous with no track record
- No clear utility
- Main wallet (highest value)
- Alt wallet (secondary)
- Hardware wallet (long-term holds)
- [ ] Use for 3+ months
- [ ] Make 10+ transactions
- [ ] Bridge assets in
- [ ] Try all features
- [ ] Provide liquidity if possible
- [ ] Join Discord
- [ ] Follow on Twitter
- Protocols with active points programs
- Layer 2s without tokens
- Cross-chain bridges
- New DEX aggregators
Execution Strategy
The Multi-Wallet Approach
Don't use 100 wallets. Projects can detect this.
Do use 2-3 wallets with genuine activity:
Activity Checklist
For each target protocol:
Current Opportunities
Always do your own research
Look for:
After the Airdrop
The Golden Rule
Be a genuine user first, airdrop hunter second. Your wallet history tells the story.
The best airdrop is the one you didn't expect.