27 Suggestions for Potential Airdrops in 2022
In this guide, you can find a brief list of some of the most important protocols that may conduct airdrops in 2022.Author: LazzarEnne
Original Title: 《MEGA AIRDROP THREAD 2022》
Translated by: Hu Tao, Chain Catcher
After searching for new projects to invest some capital in every night, I received some of the best airdrops in the past few years, including: $UNI, $ENS, $dYdX, $INCH, $SNX, $GFI, $ILV, $ICP, $NOTE, $INST.
In this guide, you can find a brief list of some of the most important protocols that may conduct airdrops in 2022. I also included some actions on how to acquire them, but first, here’s some context.
Airdrops are a new growth hacking technique that allows protocols to attract (and retain) early users/evangelists into the ecosystem by promising future rewards. These projects do not allocate a marketing budget but instead set aside a share of future tokens to reward past users, decentralize the product, and attract newcomers.
Let’s start the list:
1. Hop Protocol
One of the most promising ETH <-> L2 bridges. We live in a multi-chain world, so this will be huge in the coming years.
Action:
- Bridge assets between different chains
- Provide liquidity and equity capital in pools without IL
Another important bridge between EVM chains.
Action: - Transfer assets across chains
3. Element Finance
Element is an open-source protocol for fixed and variable yield markets.
Action:
- Invest some money at a fixed rate,
- Fund liquidity pools,
- Use immediately after the Aztec version launches
4. ECO
Keep an eye on what @andy_bromberg and the team are building to revolutionize the concept of money. Always #KYEP
Action: Engage with the community via Twitter @eco_accountant BOT and become an active member in Discord.
5. Argent
One of the best Ethereum wallets with the best user experience, already integrated with many products and L2s.
Action:
- Activate your account on mainnet and ZkSync and start using some protocols.
- Also use Starkware's first web browser wallet.
6. Aztec Network
Aztec is the ultimate security barrier for the currency internet. http://zk.money allows users to privatize ETH.
Action:
- Privatize some ETH from one wallet, then send it to another wallet
- Keep them on the network and wait for Element to deploy
7. Foundation
A platform aimed at building a new creative economy where creators can evaluate their work in new ways using Ethereum. It’s similar to Opensea, but you mostly buy 1/1 pieces.
Action: Buy some art you like and support artists in new ways!
8. Polymarket
Polymarket is a decentralized information market platform designed to unveil the mysteries of the real-world events that matter to you. It operates on Polygon, making it inexpensive to use.
Action:
- Bet on things you like
- Provide liquidity for high APY markets
9. Superfluid
Handles subscriptions, salaries, rewards, and any value streams with continuous settlement every second.
Action: Stream some money, become part of the Discord community, and continue using great products!
10. Zig Zag Exchange
It is the first DEX with a central order book running on zkSync.
Action: Bridge some funds to zkSync and make some trades!
11. OPYN
Opyn is building DeFi-native derivatives and options infrastructure. One of the best DeFi protocols.
Action:
- Mint oTokens directly (put or call options)
- Buy and hold oTokens
- Build a bullish Squeeth position
12. Ondo Finance
Ondo is a decentralized investment bank offering structured products. Through @feiprotocol, they developed a solution for DAOs looking to rent liquidity.
Action: Deposit in Ondo Vault
13. ZORA
An open protocol for buying, selling, and managing NFTs on Ethereum.
Action:
- Buy some NFTs you like
- Create, manage, and sell NFTs
- Mint Zorb and become an active participant
14. RENFT
They are building a financial layer for NFTs, launching the first universal rental market, and establishing the first unsecured loans/lending.
Action:
- Become a Astrocat holder
- Use the protocol
15. Mirror
A basic web3 toolkit for sharing and funding anything. From jotting down your latest thoughts to building a home for the next big DAO.
Action:
- Start writing
- Start a crowdfunding campaign
- Create your first edition
- Launch your web 3 experience
16. Rabbit Hole
Earn cryptocurrency by discovering and using the latest crypto applications. This is the best way for newcomers to discover new things and learn by doing.
Action:
- Complete all skills and earn XP
- Complete all tasks
- Mint adventure badges
17. Zed Run
ZED is a provably fair digital horse racing game based on blockchain technology. Create a legacy by building a stable of star-winning racehorses.
Action:
- Have a stable and some horses
- Participate in some races and competitions
18. Euler Finance
Euler is a capital-efficient permissionless lending protocol that helps users earn interest on their crypto assets or hedge against volatile markets.
Action: Borrow through the protocol
19. Slingshot
Fall in love with DeFi again through the next-generation decentralized trading platform, Slingshot.
Action:
- Trade on every deployed chain
- Try the NFT market
20. Other Excellent DeFi Protocols
- @MorphoLabs
- @yield
- @PodsFinance
- @PotionLabs
- @kwenta_io
- @DeFiSaver
- @SetProtocol
- @volmexfinance
- @senseprotocol
Action: As always, use the products!
21. L2s
Action: Bridge assets to L2 and start using some dapps.
22. NFT Collections
Action:
- Have some collectibles
- For Artblock, have a curated NFT
- After the launch of @apecoin and gaining IP from @yugalabs, what should we expect for Crypto Punks?
23. Dashboards and Aggregators
Action:
- Trade some tokens
- Zapper and Zerion have their own NFT collections
- Mint your "Web3 ID" for Debank and actively participate in social rankings
24. Wallets
Action: Trade some tokens and stake through the latter.
25. NFT Infrastructure
Action: As always, use the products!
26. Music NFTs
Action:
- Buy songs from your favorite artists on the primary market
- If not, purchase and hold on the secondary market
27. Domain Names
- @bonfida for .SOL names
- @flownsorg for .FN names
- @unstoppableweb for higher domain names
Action:
- Purchase what you like and create your web3 ID
Further Reading:
《Guide to Airdrop Opportunities in DeFi (Updated December 2)》
《Latest List of 35 Potential Airdrops Compiled by Notable Investors》
《Bankless: Top 10 Potential Airdrop Opportunities to Watch in 2022》
