# What is a Retrodrop?

By [Angi](https://paragraph.com/@angi) · 2024-11-27

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A retrodrop is a reward mechanism in the crypto world where a project distributes its tokens to users who have previously interacted with their platform. It's a way to reward early adopters and loyal users for their support. For example, if you used a DeFi platform to trade or provide liquidity before a certain date, you might receive free tokens as a retroactive reward. This not only thanks users but also encourages continued engagement with the project.

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*Originally published on [Angi](https://paragraph.com/@angi/what-is-a-retrodrop)*