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Optimism Airdrop: Did You Get Your Free OP? (Your Daily Dose of Degen)

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Optimism Airdrop: Did You Get Your Free OP? (Your Daily Dose of Degen)

Yo, degenerates! Degen Source is back, and today we're diving into the wild world of Optimism airdrops. Did you snag some free OP? Did you miss out and now you're feeling salty? Fear not, we've got the lowdown on everything you need to know.

What is Optimism?

Before we dive into the airdrops, let's get a quick refresher. Optimism is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that can support all of Ethereum's Dapps. Think of it like a sidechain that helps Ethereum handle more transactions and lower fees. It achieves this by running computations off-chain while keeping all transaction data securely on the Ethereum blockchain.

Optimism Airdrop Frenzy:

Optimism has been showering the DeFi degens with free OP tokens through several airdrops. Here's a quick recap:

  • Airdrop 1 (May 2022): Rewarded early adopters and active users of the Optimism ecosystem.
  • Airdrop 2 (Feb 2023): Targeted positive-sum governance participants and power users.
  • Airdrop 3 (Sep 2023): Distributed tokens to those who delegated OP during a specific period.
  • Airdrop 4 (Jan 2024): Celebrated NFT creators who deployed contracts on various chains.

Did you qualify for Airdrop 4?

This latest airdrop specifically targeted two groups of users:

  • NFT creators on the Optimism Superchain: Rewarded based on gas spent on NFT transfers between Jan 10, 2023 and Jan 10, 2024.
  • NFT creators on Ethereum Mainnet: Rewarded based on gas spent on NFT transfers between the same timeframe.

A total of 22,998 addresses received a share of the 10,343,757.81 OP distributed, and some users even received multipliers based on additional criteria.

Feeling left out? Don't worry!

Optimism has reserved a whopping 590 million OP for future airdrops. So, keep using the platform, engage in governance, and maybe even mint some NFTs. Who knows, you might be the next lucky recipient of free tokens.

Here's the degen advice:

  • Stay active on Optimism: Use DeFi apps, bridge assets, and participate in governance. The more involved you are, the higher your chances of getting rewarded in future airdrops.
  • Follow Optimism on social media: They often announce upcoming airdrops and eligibility criteria.
  • Don't fall for scams: There will be fake websites and phishing attempts trying to steal your crypto during airdrops. Always claim your tokens directly from the official Optimism website.

Remember, degens: Free tokens are always a good thing. So, keep an eye out for future Optimism airdrops, and keep on degening responsibly!

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