How to Get started with Airdrop Hunting (Beginner to Intermediate)

Chibuike David
Chibuike David
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 you can start following right away:


Week 1: Set Up & Get Ready


Day 1–2: Set Up Tools 


Install MetaMask (or Rabby Wallet for

better UI)


Set up a dedicated wallet (separate from your main funds)


Add networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, Base, and StarkNet


Day 3–4: Fund Your Wallet 


Add a small amount of ETH (like $50–100) to cover gas


Use a centralized exchange (CEX) like Binance or Coinbase to fund it


Day 5–7: Research & Join Communities 


Follow airdrop Twitter accounts


Join Discords of top protocols (like zkSync, LayerZero, Scroll)


Week 2–3: Start Getting Eligible


Bridge ETH to Layer 2s using tools like: 


Orbiter Finance


Hop Protocol


Across Protocol


Interact with Protocols: 


Swap tokens on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, SyncSwap, or PancakeSwap (on L2s)


Use lending platforms like Aave or Compound (on L2s)


Try NFT marketplaces like Element or TofuNFT


Use Testnets (free to use): 


Join testnet programs (e.g., ZetaChain, Fuel, Starknet)


Get testnet tokens from official faucets


Week 4: Track & Optimize


Use tools like: 


DeBank to monitor activity


Galxe and Zealy for quests (many reward you with points for airdrops)


Take screenshots or notes of projects you’ve used


Create a simple tracker (Google Sheets or Notion)


Ongoing Weekly Tasks (After Week 4)


Try 2–3 new protocols per week


Repeat small interactions (swap, stake, borrow, etc.)


Complete Zealy/Galxe quests


Check airdrop aggregators weekly


Stay active in project Discords and testnet campaigns


Want a Google Sheets tracker template for this, or should I suggest some high-potential airdrops to focus on this month?


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