# Why Your Farming for Airdrops 🚜💰 Is All Wrong! 😱

By [10kdrop Educational Content](https://paragraph.com/@cryptogenicsociety) · 2023-12-31

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Are you an avid participant in the world of blockchain and DeFi, hunting for those enticing airdrops? 🪂 If so, you might be surprised to learn that your approach could be all wrong. Airdrops can be a golden opportunity to boost your cryptocurrency holdings, but to make the most of them, you need to farm them right! 🌾💎  
  
In this article, we’ll walk you through common mistakes in airdrop farming and provide a strategic roadmap to maximize your chances of success while having some fun along the way.  
  
💡 Lets use Zksync as an example  
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Mistake #1:** Neglecting Wallet Age Starting early is key to success. Building wallet age is a valuable but often overlooked metric. 🕰️ By creating a zkSync wallet and initiating early transactions, you can steadily accumulate wallet age, a metric that can work in your favor. Pro Tip: Wallet age is a free metric, so why not build it over time and improve your airdrop prospects?

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**Mistake #2**: Bypassing the Official Bridge The official bridge is your best friend in the world of airdrop farming. 🌉 It not only helps you meet the “Assets Bridged to zkSync Era” criteria but also creates valuable transaction volume. Insider Secret: Leveraging the official bridge can qualify you for up to six criteria instead of just three if you solely rely on third-party dApps.

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**Mistake #3:** Timing Matters Conducting transactions at the right time is crucial. Airdrops often consider your activity over distinct months. 🗓️ Plan your transactions strategically to span over multiple months, making sure you check off the relevant time-based criteria. Make a plan and a strategy if farming multiple airdrops. This will make the whole process easier and more manageable Mistake #4: Ignoring Cost Optimization Blockchain transactions can incur costs, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. 🏦 Here’s how to minimize those gas fees and optimize your costs:

**Check GWEI Tracker and Ensure It’s a reasonable amount below 30 is perfect especially as prices increase:**

1.  • Before making any transaction, regularly check the GWEI (Gas Price) tracker. Ensure that the gas price is below 20 GWEI. This step can help you make your transactions cost-effective.
    
    • **Use Specific DApps to Minimize Gas Fees:** Select DApps and platforms known for their gas-efficient operations. Some DApps have implemented layer-2 solutions or have a track record of lower gas consumption. Utilizing these platforms can significantly reduce your transaction costs.
    
    • **Adjust Gas Prices:** Many websites provide recommended gas fees for transactions. However, in reality, you can often set your gas price much lower without sacrificing transaction speed. Experiment with lower gas prices while ensuring your transactions are still processed in a reasonable time frame.
    

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**Mistake #5:** Neglecting Diversification So, you’ve built wallet age, harnessed the power of the official bridge, and timed your transactions wisely. Now, it’s time to aim for the higher transaction count criteria: 25, 50, or even 100 transactions, depending on your wallet tier. The good news is that, thanks to zkSync’s scalability, you no longer need to rely heavily on expensive swaps. Here’s where the real cost optimization begins.

1.  **Contract Deployments:** Deploying smart contracts can be a cost-efficient way to increase your transaction count. Consider engaging in DeFi protocols or applications that involve contract deployments.
    
2.  **Minting, Buying, and Selling:** Participate in the minting and trading of NFTS within DeFi platforms. Each action contributes to your transaction count, and it’s often a fundamental part of farming.
    
3.  **PERPs Trading:** If you’re looking for diverse transaction types, consider trading Perpetuals (PERPs) on platforms that support zkSync. PERPs trading often involves frequent transactions and can help you reach your target.
    
4.  **Staking and Providing Liquidity:** Staking your assets in liquidity pools or providing liquidity to decentralized exchanges can generate multiple transactions. Plus, it can come with additional rewards.
    
5.  **Lending and Borrowing:** Engage in lending and borrowing activities within DeFi platforms. Each lending or borrowing action typically adds to your transaction count, further boosting your credentials.
    
6.  **Staking and voting on DAOs** can be a cheap way to gather TX Final Step: Maintenance for Longevity Once you’ve followed these strategies, you should have a wallet with excellent age, a substantial volume bridged, and a variety of transactions.
    
    However, there’s one more important step to ensure your wallet appears organic, especially in a sea of airdrop farmers:
    
7.  **Maintenance.** Put your wallet in maintenance mode by conducting 1–2 transactions every month. This minimal activity keeps your wallet active and continues to build wallet age. It’s a simple step that many overlook, but it’s vital for the long-term success of your airdrop farming efforts. By adopting these diverse strategies and maintaining your wallet’s activity, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the art of airdrop farming. It’s not just about meeting criteria; it’s about doing so intelligently and efficiently.
    
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