Airdrop Eligibility – What It Is and How to Meet It

When working with airdrop eligibility, the set of rules that decide who can receive a free token distribution. Also known as airdrop qualification, it usually depends on a few measurable factors like holdings, activity, and network participation.

One of the biggest related concepts is token airdrop, a marketing or community‑building event where a blockchain project distributes its native tokens for free. A token airdrop requires clear eligibility criteria to avoid scams and ensure fair distribution. Another key entity is the snapshot, the moment when a blockchain records who holds which assets. Projects take a snapshot to lock in the list of eligible wallets, so timing your transactions right can make or break your claim.

How Eligibility Criteria Shape Your Claim Process

The claim process, the series of steps a user follows to receive airdropped tokens is directly tied to the criteria set by the project. Common criteria include minimum token balances, participation in previous sales, or holding specific NFTs. Some projects also look at activity on their platforms—like providing liquidity or voting in governance. Understanding these rules lets you plan ahead, for example by moving assets before the snapshot or by staking where required.

In practice, you’ll often see a three‑step workflow: (1) check the eligibility checklist, (2) verify that you were included in the snapshot, and (3) follow the claim instructions on the project’s website or dApp. Each step builds on the previous one, creating a logical chain: airdrop eligibility encompasses eligibility criteria, which determines snapshot inclusion, which enables the claim process. By breaking the chain down, you can spot where you might fall short and fix it before the deadline.

Putting all this together, the articles below cover everything from how to read a snapshot report to how to avoid common pitfalls like fake claim pages. Whether you’re hunting a community airdrop like BUNI or a DeFi reward such as the DeFiHorse airdrop, the principles stay the same. Use the guidelines here to audit each airdrop’s eligibility rules, confirm your snapshot status, and execute a safe claim. Ready to see real‑world examples? The posts that follow show step‑by‑step guides for specific airdrops, deep dives into eligibility quirks, and tools to track upcoming distributions. Dive in and turn the theory into actual tokens in your wallet.