A Lazy Guide to Crypto Airdrops (2025 Edition)

Yes, this is our ‘lazy’ (smarter, not harder) guide to crypto airdrops!

According to Coindesk, a crypto airdrop is a project sending free tokens en masse to its communities to encourage adoption. The Lazy Society defines a crypto airdrop as simply getting in early and taking advantage smarter, not harder.

Trying to qualify for crypto airdrops is usually time-sensitive, and you must be ready to sell at the optimum time without being greedy and holding on. Some famous crypto airdrops, notably Uniswap and DYDX, have rewarded their early users big time by dropping a heap of tokens into their crypto wallets to complete simple tasks over some time. Many examples of these types of airdrop events inspired us to start The Lazy Society Discord, stay plugged in (even during the bear market), and get into future narratives as early as possible.

Yes, this is our ‘lazy’ (smarter, not harder) guide to crypto airdrops! 

Types of crypto airdrops

The crypto space has many types of airdrops, and the landscape keeps evolving. It’s hard to track unless you are in the space daily. Here are some of the most common airdrop types in 2025:

Incentivized testnets

Participating in incentivized testnets makes you eligible for crypto airdrops. Almost all major upcoming crypto projects (especially exchanges and those in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space) host testing environments before going live to allow their communities to interact with the platforms they plan to deliver.

Most of these projects reward their early users when they go live by distributing a certain percentage of their tokens to the community. This is called an incentivized testnet. The keyword here is ‘incentivized’—if there’s no clear reward potential, it’s probably not worth your time.

Crypto games and Web3 platforms often release NFTs or POAPs to their communities early as an incentive for testing their projects. The most engaged community members have the best chance of winning an airdrop for their participation. The hint here is to stay continually engaged! At The Lazy Society, we only hunt down incentivized testnets with the potential (another keyword here!) of delivering a big airdrop in the future. For example, a new Layer 1 project called Aptos airdropped around $1500 to $3000 worth of tokens on 19 October 2022 to those who interacted with their platform before launch. We shared this alpha one month earlier, and those who took action got rewarded. It’s as simple as that and delivered to you on a platter!

Crypto projects without tokens

Look out for significant crypto projects without tokens to qualify for future airdrops. These projects, often called ‘tokenless protocols,’ are essential in the crypto ecosystem. They provide services like:

• Layer 2 scaling solutions
• Bridging assets across multiple blockchains
• Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols
• NFT marketplaces
• Crypto wallets

Many of these projects later release governance or utility tokens, rewarding early users with significant airdrops. If you stay ahead of the curve, you can capitalize on these opportunities before they become widely known. Once you join our Discord, you can join our Premium channel to uncover major tokenless projects with a high probability of airdropping to early users.  

Play to airdrop  

The play-to-airdrop scene has expanded with Web3 gaming and Metaverse projects becoming more mainstream. Many gaming platforms now offer rewards in their native tokens to early players who test their game mechanics. Buying in-game NFTs, levelling up, and completing challenges often increase your eligibility for these airdrops.

Some well-known gaming projects have used this model to build their communities before launching their tokens. Staying active in Web3 gaming communities and participating in alpha or beta tests can put you in a prime position to receive these rewards.

Holder Airdrops

Holder airdrops are becoming more common in 2025. These reward users who hold specific tokens, NFTs, or governance tokens for a period of time. Some projects distribute new tokens based on snapshots taken on specific dates.

Types of holder airdrops include:

• Governance Token Airdrops: Projects like Ethereum Layer 2s and DAOs distribute governance tokens to their early supporters.
• NFT-Based Airdrops: Owning certain NFTs can qualify you for free token distributions.
• Staking Airdrops: Some projects reward long-term token stakers with bonus airdrops.

Social Airdrops

Social airdrops reward users for promoting a project on social media platforms like Twitter, Telegram, and Discord. These airdrops often require users to:

• Follow official accounts
• Retweet or share project updates
• Engage with project-related content
• Refer friends to join communities

Projects use social airdrops to generate awareness and reward active community members. Be sure to follow the official guidelines to maximize your rewards.

Staking Airdrops

Some projects offer airdrops to users who stake their tokens in liquidity pools or smart contracts. These airdrops often encourage long-term holding and network participation. Staking-based airdrops are common in DeFi ecosystems and Layer 1/Layer 2 blockchain projects.

Community Engagement Airdrops

Some projects distribute tokens to their most engaged users. This type of airdrop rewards users for participating in governance discussions, contributing to forums, or actively testing and providing feedback on a project. The more engaged you are, the more your chances of receiving an airdrop increase.

Why subscribe to The Lazy Society for airdrop alpha?

Crypto airdrops are one of the main reasons we started The Lazy Society Discord server and share regular updates with our loyal community.

Every crypto airdrop opportunity is different, and qualification details can be found through Medium articles, Twitter threads, Discord channels, or YouTube videos. We provide our community with the necessary information to qualify. If you’re new to crypto, our mentors can guide you through setting up accounts, wallets, and other prerequisites.

At The Lazy Society, we only share airdrops that we believe are worthwhile. We also highlight simple hacks to complete airdrop tasks quicker (smarter, not harder). For example, we provide YouTube tutorials to help you complete airdrop quests efficiently.

We want to generate life-changing income together!

Be careful! There are lots of scams out there.

Crypto is still the Wild West, and there are many scams. Before participating in airdrops, follow these safety tips:

• Always do your research. Being sceptical is good—research projects inside out before engaging.
• Check the source! Popular projects attract scammers who post malicious links designed to steal your assets.
• Always use burner wallets! Burner wallets are test wallets that don’t store your real crypto assets.

Crypto airdrops tips and tricks

1. Join our Discord! 
2. Search for airdrop opportunities that haven’t dropped yet using terms like ‘Crypto Airdrop’ on Twitter, Telegram, and YouTube. Focus on reputable projects.
3. Look for ‘incentivized airdrops’ within Medium articles.
4. Stay updated with projects on social media to get ahead of time-sensitive information.
5. Be consistent—schedule time each week to interact with projects. The most engaged users often get the best rewards.
6. Go deeper into projects to understand their impact on the crypto ecosystem. This knowledge can give you an edge in identifying valuable airdrops.

The Lazy Society is here to guide you through the ever-changing landscape of crypto airdrops. Join us and start farming smarter, not harder!