Airdrop Research Methodology: From Project Selection to Practical Strategies#
Essence of Investment Research
The essence of investment research is strategic thinking and resource allocation before action, focusing on solving the two main propositions: "how to choose high-value projects" and "how to optimize the return on investment." In the current highly competitive airdrop space, blindly following trends can no longer yield excess returns; a scientific project evaluation system must be established.
I. Timing Assessment for Entry (Capturing Early Benefits)#
Core Logic
Airdrop rules generally exhibit a "Matthew Effect," where early participants often gain exponential advantages. It is recommended to adopt the "3-week golden window" principle: if not involved within 3 weeks of project launch, strategically abandon it.
Practical Cases
- StarkNet: Missed the lowest tier reward due to entering 7 days late
- zkBridge: Missed the Odyssey NFT minting period, resulting in a 90% reduction in returns
- Initia: Not participating in the first testnet led to subsequent qualification being locked
II. Capital Game Rules (Tracking Institutional Consensus)#
Evaluation Dimensions
- Financing Quality: Projects led by top institutions (such as a16z/Binance Labs) with financing amounts >$10M have a 47% higher probability of being listed on top exchanges
- Ecological Niche Value: Prioritize core components of public chains (e.g., Solana-Jupiter/Sui-Walrus), as these projects generally have an airdrop premium rate >300%
Risk Control Points
Avoid "three no projects": no endorsement from well-known institutions/no clear token model/no real on-chain trading volume
III. Track Selection Strategy (Resonance of Cyclical Narratives)#
2024-2025 Trend Map
- Infrastructure Layer: Modular blockchains/Parallel EVM
- Application Layer: AI + DePIN/On-chain content mining
- Financial Layer: RWA protocols/Derivatives DEX
New Paradigm of Content Mining
- Creation Incentives: High-quality content can be converted into on-chain assets
- Social Mining: Interaction behaviors (likes/shares) generate income
- Knowledge Monetization: Research reports can be minted as NFT trades
IV. Cost Control Model (ROI Optimization Guide)#
Strategies for Small Capital Players
- Prioritize zero Gas projects: Choose L2 ecosystems like Arbitrum/zkSync
- Time for space: Focus on lightweight interactions that do not require staking
- Risk avoidance: Stay away from high TVL staking pools (contract risk >35%)
High-Risk Signal Identification
- Requires large cross-chain staking
- Daily check-in tasks
- Unaudited smart contracts
Industry Evolution and Survival Strategies#
2024 Airdrop Market Characteristics
- Median return rate decreased to 12.7% (down from 38.4% in 2023)
- Market share of professional studios increased to 67%
- Direction for individual players: KOL content mining/Exchange certainty airdrops
Future Survival Rules
- Establish a multi-dimensional monitoring system (financing dynamics/on-chain data/community heat)
- Adopt "631" fund allocation: 60% top projects/30% potential projects/10% experimental projects
- Build an automated operation matrix (bulk account management/automated interaction scripts)
🛠️ Airdrop Practical Toolbox#
1️⃣ Axiom On-chain Sniper Direct to Official Website
2️⃣ GMGN Alpha Detector Precise Capture
3️⃣ DeBot Smart Strategy Library Automation Tool
4️⃣ MoreLogin Multi-Account Solution Safe Isolation
In-depth Reading#
“Airdrop Hunter Survival Guide: From Beginner to Professional”
“Cryptocurrency Market Cycle Law: How to Seize the Next Hundredfold Opportunity”
(This article's strategy framework is summarized from the practical experience of @Beijing Teacher)