# ZKSync: Airdrop Guide

**Published by:** [Frog](https://paragraph.com/@frog/)
**Published on:** 2023-03-20
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@frog/zksync-airdrop-guide

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update June 3: Testnets for most mainnets are over, moved them over to mainnet section.IntroductionBased on my previous airdrop experiences, I recommend actively using the network. You should be actively making transactions every 1-3 months, and putting in volume through ZigZag to show that you are actively using the network. At the moment there isn’t much to do on zkSync, so there will most likely be a part 2 when the network has matured a bit more. This guide interacts with both zkSync lite (mainnet v1.0), zksync era (mainnet 2.0), and zksync era (testnet 2.0).Getting StartedJoin the zkSync discordJoin the zkSync Crew3 (Crew3 answers are at the very bottom of the article)Follow zkSync on TwitterzkSync Ecosystem(New) Check your volume herezkSync Era Mainnet RPCFollow me on twitter <3OnboardingTo get funds on to zkSync for the first time you have a few options (Try to use multiple if you can):(Recommended) Oficial zkSync Lite Bridge(Recommended) Official zkSync Era Mainnet BridgeUse orbiter to transfer funds from an L2 such as $ARB or $OP. Orbiter doesn’t have a token.Official ZigZag bridge.Use the cross-chain tab in LayerSwap to Instantly swap between chains/exchanges into zkSync.(NEW) zkSync ERA MainnetAdd LP to Mute, SyncSwap (NO TOKEN) or some other Exchange in the Ecosystem ListUse Orbiter to Bridge (I used orbiter to bridge back and forth from lite to era and Orbiter doesn’t have a token either)Make some swaps on the above DEXsCheck the zkSync Ecosystem page for more Smart Contracts you can interact with.Register a name on ZKNS and set it as your primary domainRegister a name on Era Name Service and set it as your primary domainBuy or mint an NFT on MintSquareUse Onchain Trade (OT) deposit tokens to long and short.Provide liquidity to Symbiosis and make a few swaps.Provide collateral and borrow against it in Nexon FinanceMes Protocol: Market buy and market sell tokens back and forth.Tevaera: Mint citizenship NFT, mint guardian NFT, add karma to vault and play the gameZKasino: Mint ZKUSD and play the gamesSyncswap: Add some liq and make some swapsGoal3: Place Some betsMute Switch: Make some swaps add to liquidityMinting NFTsSign up and log in to Pinata CloudPress the “Add files” button and select “File” on the drop downUpload your image and copy the Content ID (CID) for the file you uploadedHead over to the NFT tab on the ZKSync wallet.Press mint and paste your Content ID (CID) from Pinata CloudYou can also mint one through MintSquare. (Do this as well)Here are known marketplaces so far:TofuNFTMint SquareSpaceFiKreatorlandOn chain activityMake Swaps on ZigZag. IMPORTANT: MORE VOLUME/TRANSACTIONS = BIGGER AIRDROP.Create a checkout link using zkSync checkout and use an alt wallet to pay yourself.Here’s a guide for deploying a contract on zkSync. Or you can use Flair(IMPORTANT) Track your total volume on zkSync here.Argent (Mobile)Create a zkSync Lite wallet on Argent (My referral link) Argent does not have a token either.Load up your argent wallet. You can do this by pressing “Add Funds”. You can just send funds directly using the 0x address, or use the Argent link generated {username}.argent.xyz on your PC and load up funds from your Metamask.If you have funds on the Ethereum network in the Argent app you can go to “Transfer” on the bottom, press “Send” then “Send to my Argent accounts” and select “zkSync”Once you have funds on zkSync:You can make some swap $ETH into $DAI or $USDCYou can press the “Invest” tab. Put some $ETH into any of the products in the ETH section. (I put $100 worth of each into each one). Then put some stablecoins into the other vaults.Gitcoin GrantsHead over to Gitcoin Grants. Click View all grants.Add a bunch of open source projects you enjoy to your cart. (I would do 5 of them)Contribute whatever you feel comfortable with losing for a long time. (I did .01 $ETH each) VOLUME MATTERS.Select zkSync Checkout and complete the process.Make sure you select zkSync checkout.Hungry for more?SubscribeSubscribe for more Airdrop tutorials if this has helped you 🐸Crew3 Answers:Follow all steps regarding following socials and retweeting (Use alt if you want)Know your Scams 🚨 pt. 2: NoKnow your Scams 🚨 pt. 3: zkSyncKnow your Scams 🚨 pt. 4: the font is not standard for a…Know your Scams 🚨 pt. 5: All the aboveKnow your Scams 🚨 pt. 6: All the aboveKnow your Scams 🚨 pt. 7: They private messaged you first (DM)Know your Scams 🚨 pt. 8: All of the aboveKnow your Scams 🚨 pt. 9: NEVER! Sharing your secret…zkSync Roadmap pt. 1 🗺️: Baby AlphazkSync Roadmap pt. 2 🗺️: To put the system through…zkSync Roadmap pt. 3 🗺️: Fair Onboarding AlphazkSync Roadmap pt. 4 🗺️: Full Launch AlphazkSync Roadmap pt. 5 🗺️: Around EOY 2022-Q1 2023, but…Open Source is Freedom pt. 1 📖: freedom to view, change, forkOpen Source is Freedom pt. 2 📖: Fair Onboarding AlphaOpen Source is Freedom pt. 3 📖: ecosystemlilyPadBotCommand: zkSync

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