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This guide walks you through the full Espresso airdrop registration flow end to end: checking eligibility, linking wallet(s) and an X account, completing Authena's Proof of Humanity (PoH), and submitting your registration in the official Espresso portal.
Registration is open now, while claims are expected to begin in early 2026. Espresso Foundation has stated that additional eligibility Paths can be added before claims go live, so "Not eligible" today does not mean you are out.
Now let's walk through where things stand and how the portal works.
Before the registration portal went live, the Espresso Foundation rolled out eligibility through an ongoing campaign called Paths to TGE. Instead of publishing one final criteria list all at once, the Foundation revealed multiple "Paths" over time, each representing a specific route that can qualify a user for the airdrop.
There are more than 30 Paths that can make a user eligible for a portion of the initial $ESP token supply. Examples include participating in community programs like Caffeinated Creators, being a top-ranked member in Bantr, being an onchain user of Espresso-integrated rollups such as ApeChain, AppChain, or RARI Chain, holding the Composables NFT, qualifying through event POAPs, and participating in the community sale via Kaito Capital.
Most importantly, this is Phase 1: registration and eligibility verification. The portal is where you consolidate everything into a single registration, bringing your wallets and identity links together in one place. Claims are expected to open in early 2026, and the Foundation can still announce additional Paths before the claim window goes live.
Espresso Claim Portal: https://claim.espresso.foundation/
Espresso Foundation X: https://x.com/espressoFNDN
Authena PoH for Espresso: https://authena.xyz/espresso
Espresso Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YHZPk5dbcq
Security Reminder: Nobody from the Espresso Foundation or team will DM you first to help you register. All official support is handled via official Discord tickets.
Before you start, use one browser profile and keep it consistent for the entire flow. Most registration mistakes happen because people connect the wrong wallet account, swap browser profiles mid-flow, or rush the final submission step.
Also note how the portal authentication works: you will sign messages to prove wallet control. You should not approve token spend permissions or sign unfamiliar transactions.
Click Connect Wallet
Select your wallet provider (MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect, etc.)
Approve the connection and sign the message
After connecting, you will see the wallet listed with a high-level eligibility status (Eligible or Not eligible).
If you see Not eligible:
It may simply mean none of the currently announced Paths match that wallet yet.
More Paths may be revealed before claims begin, so check again later.
The portal does not provide a per-Path breakdown for each wallet right now. A full master list of eligibility criteria and token economics is expected after all Paths have been revealed.
If you used multiple wallets, you can connect them all under one registration. This consolidates every potential eligibility route in one place.
Click Add Wallet
Connect your next wallet
Approve and sign
Repeat for every wallet you control that might qualify under different Paths
There is no cap on the number of wallets you can link, and connecting an ineligible wallet does not block registration or reduce the eligibility of your other wallets. Overall, linking multiple wallets increases your claim strength, but the exact allocation mechanics have not been revealed yet.
The Espresso team does not recommend submitting separate registrations just because you have multiple wallets. For example, there is no advantage to registering multiple claims if you have several wallets holding Composables.
Some Paths include X-based eligibility, but many are wallet-based. Link your X account only when it is relevant to your eligibility.
Click Link X
Authorize the connection
Return to the portal and confirm it shows as linked
If your X shows ineligible while your wallet is eligible, you can still proceed for wallet-based criteria.
Before you go to PoH and final submission, slow down and verify that your setup is correct:
Confirm that you connected every wallet you actually control that might qualify.
Confirm you are using the correct browser profile.
Confirm you did not accidentally connect the wrong account inside your wallet extension.
Once you have confirmed everything, click Submit. You will then be prompted to choose whether you want to complete PoH now during registration or later during the claim window. Once you make this choice, you cannot change it.
Proof of Humanity (PoH) is the anti-sybil step in the Espresso registration flow. It helps ensure $ESP goes to real people rather than bots or automated multi-claim setups.
PoH verifies you are a real person and is separate from eligibility, which is determined by Paths and snapshots, while PoH is the verification layer used to reduce sybil abuse.
You must complete PoH either during registration or later during the claim period before you can successfully claim your $ESP allocation.
Open the Authena Espresso page and connect a wallet you control.
Check your Humanity Points score.
Connect credentials until you reach 30+ Humanity Points.
Complete the PoH verification step.
Return to the Espresso portal and refresh to confirm your PoH status updates.
Minting an Authena NFT is optional. It is not required for Espresso airdrop registration or claims. The only requirement for PoH is reaching 30+ Humanity Points and completing the verification step.
Authena points come from credentials you can connect. You do not need to complete everything, you only need to reach the minimum threshold.
Based on the Authena Espresso PoH page, these are the most common options and point values:
Proof of Uniqueness | Social | NFT Holder |
|
|
|
Note that NFT-based points in Authena rely on snapshots, so NFTs purchased after the announcement do not count.
If you want the simplest routing logic: one credential that gives 30 completes PoH immediately (for example, Citizenship Verification or The Composables). Otherwise, combine a 20-point credential (Worldcoin or Coinbase KYC) with one or more smaller credentials to reach 30+.
If Authena fails or behaves inconsistently (blank screens, stuck loading, failed verifications), refresh the page, retry after a few minutes, switch browsers, and disable ad blockers or strict privacy extensions for the Authena domain.
If the issue persists, contact Authena support directly because Espresso support cannot resolve Authena-specific verification glitches.
Your claim address is the wallet that will receive the $ESP tokens when claims go live.
Depending on the portal flow, this can be different from the wallets you used to prove eligibility. If you want to change the claim address, click the pencil (edit) icon next to the claim address field and select the wallet you want to receive tokens to.
A separate claim address is recommended when you want to receive tokens into a safer wallet, keep your receiving wallet separate from daily activity wallets, or reduce exposure if one of your older wallets is at risk.
Once you submit your registration, it is final. You cannot change linked wallets or the claim address after submission. If you are still adding wallets, still sorting PoH, or still unsure about your claim address, do not submit yet.
If you used multiple wallets historically, connect them all under one registration and do it within a single browser profile. This avoids mismatched sessions and makes it easier to review what you have linked before final submission.
If the portal feels slow, fails to load, or shows inconsistent UI behavior, treat it like normal high-demand web traffic. Refresh, clear the site cache, disable conflicting extensions, and try again later. Most temporary issues are resolved by switching browsers or retrying after a short break.
If your wallet was compromised but you still control an eligible wallet address, register as usual and set a separate claim address you control to receive tokens.
When does the claim start?
Claims are expected to begin in early 2026. For the final timeline, follow the Espresso Foundation's X account and official blog updates.
If I have multiple wallets, do allocations combine?
Linking multiple wallets can increase your overall claim strength. Exact allocation mechanics are communicated closer to the claim. The correct action in Phase 1 is to link the wallets you control under one registration.
Can I unlink or delete a wallet after I connect it?
No. Unlinking is not available right now. Connect carefully and do not submit until you are confident.
How many wallets can I add?
There is no announced cap. Link every wallet you control that might qualify.
Is linking X mandatory?
Only for Paths that require it. Many Paths are wallet-based.
Can I do Authena PoH with an ineligible wallet?
Yes. PoH is about proving you are human. Eligibility is determined separately by Paths and snapshots.
Is minting the Authena NFT required?
No. Minting the Authena NFT is optional and not required for Espresso airdrop registration or claims.
I bought an asset after the announcement. Does it count?
Most Paths are snapshot-based. Buying or completing actions after a Path is revealed usually does not count for that specific Path.
I think I'm eligible but the portal says Not eligible. What do I do?
First, confirm you connected the correct wallet address. If it still shows Not eligible, wait for additional Paths to be revealed. If it still shows Not eligible after all criteria are announced, use the official Discord support flow.
Phase 1 is about registering cleanly: connect every wallet you control that might qualify, complete PoH through Authena, set a safe claim address, and submit only when you are fully ready because submission is final and cannot be edited.
For updates on new Paths, registration timelines, and the TGE and claim dates, keep notifications on for the Espresso Foundation's X account and follow their official blog.
In the meantime, feel free to explore Presto and crosschain minting on Rarible, where you can pay on one chain and mint on another without manually bridging funds.
Stay caffeinated!
Brew and welcome!
This guide walks you through the full Espresso airdrop registration flow end to end: checking eligibility, linking wallet(s) and an X account, completing Authena's Proof of Humanity (PoH), and submitting your registration in the official Espresso portal.
Registration is open now, while claims are expected to begin in early 2026. Espresso Foundation has stated that additional eligibility Paths can be added before claims go live, so "Not eligible" today does not mean you are out.
Now let's walk through where things stand and how the portal works.
Before the registration portal went live, the Espresso Foundation rolled out eligibility through an ongoing campaign called Paths to TGE. Instead of publishing one final criteria list all at once, the Foundation revealed multiple "Paths" over time, each representing a specific route that can qualify a user for the airdrop.
There are more than 30 Paths that can make a user eligible for a portion of the initial $ESP token supply. Examples include participating in community programs like Caffeinated Creators, being a top-ranked member in Bantr, being an onchain user of Espresso-integrated rollups such as ApeChain, AppChain, or RARI Chain, holding the Composables NFT, qualifying through event POAPs, and participating in the community sale via Kaito Capital.
Most importantly, this is Phase 1: registration and eligibility verification. The portal is where you consolidate everything into a single registration, bringing your wallets and identity links together in one place. Claims are expected to open in early 2026, and the Foundation can still announce additional Paths before the claim window goes live.
Espresso Claim Portal: https://claim.espresso.foundation/
Espresso Foundation X: https://x.com/espressoFNDN
Authena PoH for Espresso: https://authena.xyz/espresso
Espresso Discord: https://discord.com/invite/YHZPk5dbcq
Security Reminder: Nobody from the Espresso Foundation or team will DM you first to help you register. All official support is handled via official Discord tickets.
Before you start, use one browser profile and keep it consistent for the entire flow. Most registration mistakes happen because people connect the wrong wallet account, swap browser profiles mid-flow, or rush the final submission step.
Also note how the portal authentication works: you will sign messages to prove wallet control. You should not approve token spend permissions or sign unfamiliar transactions.
Click Connect Wallet
Select your wallet provider (MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect, etc.)
Approve the connection and sign the message
After connecting, you will see the wallet listed with a high-level eligibility status (Eligible or Not eligible).
If you see Not eligible:
It may simply mean none of the currently announced Paths match that wallet yet.
More Paths may be revealed before claims begin, so check again later.
The portal does not provide a per-Path breakdown for each wallet right now. A full master list of eligibility criteria and token economics is expected after all Paths have been revealed.
If you used multiple wallets, you can connect them all under one registration. This consolidates every potential eligibility route in one place.
Click Add Wallet
Connect your next wallet
Approve and sign
Repeat for every wallet you control that might qualify under different Paths
There is no cap on the number of wallets you can link, and connecting an ineligible wallet does not block registration or reduce the eligibility of your other wallets. Overall, linking multiple wallets increases your claim strength, but the exact allocation mechanics have not been revealed yet.
The Espresso team does not recommend submitting separate registrations just because you have multiple wallets. For example, there is no advantage to registering multiple claims if you have several wallets holding Composables.
Some Paths include X-based eligibility, but many are wallet-based. Link your X account only when it is relevant to your eligibility.
Click Link X
Authorize the connection
Return to the portal and confirm it shows as linked
If your X shows ineligible while your wallet is eligible, you can still proceed for wallet-based criteria.
Before you go to PoH and final submission, slow down and verify that your setup is correct:
Confirm that you connected every wallet you actually control that might qualify.
Confirm you are using the correct browser profile.
Confirm you did not accidentally connect the wrong account inside your wallet extension.
Once you have confirmed everything, click Submit. You will then be prompted to choose whether you want to complete PoH now during registration or later during the claim window. Once you make this choice, you cannot change it.
Proof of Humanity (PoH) is the anti-sybil step in the Espresso registration flow. It helps ensure $ESP goes to real people rather than bots or automated multi-claim setups.
PoH verifies you are a real person and is separate from eligibility, which is determined by Paths and snapshots, while PoH is the verification layer used to reduce sybil abuse.
You must complete PoH either during registration or later during the claim period before you can successfully claim your $ESP allocation.
Open the Authena Espresso page and connect a wallet you control.
Check your Humanity Points score.
Connect credentials until you reach 30+ Humanity Points.
Complete the PoH verification step.
Return to the Espresso portal and refresh to confirm your PoH status updates.
Minting an Authena NFT is optional. It is not required for Espresso airdrop registration or claims. The only requirement for PoH is reaching 30+ Humanity Points and completing the verification step.
Authena points come from credentials you can connect. You do not need to complete everything, you only need to reach the minimum threshold.
Based on the Authena Espresso PoH page, these are the most common options and point values:
Proof of Uniqueness | Social | NFT Holder |
|
|
|
Note that NFT-based points in Authena rely on snapshots, so NFTs purchased after the announcement do not count.
If you want the simplest routing logic: one credential that gives 30 completes PoH immediately (for example, Citizenship Verification or The Composables). Otherwise, combine a 20-point credential (Worldcoin or Coinbase KYC) with one or more smaller credentials to reach 30+.
If Authena fails or behaves inconsistently (blank screens, stuck loading, failed verifications), refresh the page, retry after a few minutes, switch browsers, and disable ad blockers or strict privacy extensions for the Authena domain.
If the issue persists, contact Authena support directly because Espresso support cannot resolve Authena-specific verification glitches.
Your claim address is the wallet that will receive the $ESP tokens when claims go live.
Depending on the portal flow, this can be different from the wallets you used to prove eligibility. If you want to change the claim address, click the pencil (edit) icon next to the claim address field and select the wallet you want to receive tokens to.
A separate claim address is recommended when you want to receive tokens into a safer wallet, keep your receiving wallet separate from daily activity wallets, or reduce exposure if one of your older wallets is at risk.
Once you submit your registration, it is final. You cannot change linked wallets or the claim address after submission. If you are still adding wallets, still sorting PoH, or still unsure about your claim address, do not submit yet.
If you used multiple wallets historically, connect them all under one registration and do it within a single browser profile. This avoids mismatched sessions and makes it easier to review what you have linked before final submission.
If the portal feels slow, fails to load, or shows inconsistent UI behavior, treat it like normal high-demand web traffic. Refresh, clear the site cache, disable conflicting extensions, and try again later. Most temporary issues are resolved by switching browsers or retrying after a short break.
If your wallet was compromised but you still control an eligible wallet address, register as usual and set a separate claim address you control to receive tokens.
When does the claim start?
Claims are expected to begin in early 2026. For the final timeline, follow the Espresso Foundation's X account and official blog updates.
If I have multiple wallets, do allocations combine?
Linking multiple wallets can increase your overall claim strength. Exact allocation mechanics are communicated closer to the claim. The correct action in Phase 1 is to link the wallets you control under one registration.
Can I unlink or delete a wallet after I connect it?
No. Unlinking is not available right now. Connect carefully and do not submit until you are confident.
How many wallets can I add?
There is no announced cap. Link every wallet you control that might qualify.
Is linking X mandatory?
Only for Paths that require it. Many Paths are wallet-based.
Can I do Authena PoH with an ineligible wallet?
Yes. PoH is about proving you are human. Eligibility is determined separately by Paths and snapshots.
Is minting the Authena NFT required?
No. Minting the Authena NFT is optional and not required for Espresso airdrop registration or claims.
I bought an asset after the announcement. Does it count?
Most Paths are snapshot-based. Buying or completing actions after a Path is revealed usually does not count for that specific Path.
I think I'm eligible but the portal says Not eligible. What do I do?
First, confirm you connected the correct wallet address. If it still shows Not eligible, wait for additional Paths to be revealed. If it still shows Not eligible after all criteria are announced, use the official Discord support flow.
Phase 1 is about registering cleanly: connect every wallet you control that might qualify, complete PoH through Authena, set a safe claim address, and submit only when you are fully ready because submission is final and cannot be edited.
For updates on new Paths, registration timelines, and the TGE and claim dates, keep notifications on for the Espresso Foundation's X account and follow their official blog.
In the meantime, feel free to explore Presto and crosschain minting on Rarible, where you can pay on one chain and mint on another without manually bridging funds.
Stay caffeinated!
Pudgy Penguins: 10 points
Doodles: 5 points
Azuki: 5 points
Ethereum Name Service: 5 points
Can I claim to a different wallet than the one I registered with?
Yes, set a claim address you control and trust. Remember: after you submit, you cannot change it.
Pudgy Penguins: 10 points
Doodles: 5 points
Azuki: 5 points
Ethereum Name Service: 5 points
Can I claim to a different wallet than the one I registered with?
Yes, set a claim address you control and trust. Remember: after you submit, you cannot change it.
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